Farmacy Clearly Clean Makeup Meltaway Cleansing Balm

Farmacy Clearly Clean Makeup Meltaway Cleansing Balm

Review

Results you may expect from using Farmacy Clearly Clean Makeup Meltaway Cleansing Balm:

Farmacy Clearly Clean Makeup Meltaway Cleansing Balm is a type of skincare product designed to be rinsed off, peeled off, or otherwise removed from the skin. Research confirming the moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, and soothing effects of such products is very limited. Therefore, we do not provide efficacy ratings for these types of skincare products.

However, you can explore the roles of specific ingredients in the Ingredients Explained section below.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
45
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
22
Synthetic Wax
11
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
6
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
4
Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate
3
Polyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate
2
Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer
1.5
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
1
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
0.3
Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract
0.3
Moringa Oleifera Leaf Water
0.3
Pentylene Glycol
0.3
Gluconolactone
0.3
Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate
0.3
Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate
0.3
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
0.3
Potassium Olivate
0.3
Glyceryl Caprylate
0.3
Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate
0.3
Polyglyceryl-4 Cocoate
0.3
Sodium Chloride
0.3
Butylene Glycol
0.3
Water
0.3
Sodium Benzoate
0.3
Maltodextrin
0.3
Glyceryl Laurate
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Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
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Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate
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Polyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate
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Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
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Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
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Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate
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Potassium Olivate
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Ingredients explained

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
Est. %45
Function
Origin
Cetyl EthylhexanoateA clear, pale yellow liquid, that functions as an emollient and a solvent, meaning that it is useful for dissolving oil-soluble ingredients.
Synthetic Wax
Est. %22
Function
Origin
Synthetic Wax
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Est. %11
Function
Origin
Coco-Caprylate/CaprateA naturally-derived emollient ester. It is a blend of caprylates and caprates and, relative to other emollients, is lightweight and dry on the skin. As a result, coco-caprylate/caprate serves as a natural alternative to volatile silicones.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideA natural occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient, it is a blend of glycerin and two fatty acids, caprylic and capric acid. It creates an oil-based protective layer on the skin, thereby preventing water loss.
Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate
Polyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate
Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed OilA fatty oil expressed from sunflower seeds and one of the most commonly used oils in skincare. It has great emollient and occlusive moisturizing properties. Sunflower oil is one of the richest sources of vitamin E – an important skin antioxidant.
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Moringa Oleifera Seed ExtractAn extract derived from the seeds of a bush native to Northern India. It contains antioxidant, antimicrobial, and astringent organic acids, flavonoids, and alkaloids.
Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit ExtractA soothing extract obtained derived from the papaya fruit. It contains a skin softening and mildly exfoliating enzyme called papain, as well as various anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds that can assist in the wound healing process.
Moringa Oleifera Leaf Water
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Moringa Oleifera Leaf Water
Pentylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Pentylene Glycol

A naturally or synthetically derived preservative that exhibits effective antifungal and antibacterial traits. It also acts as a booster for more traditional preservatives. Pentylene glycol can also serve as a moisturizing humectant and solvent.

Gluconolactone
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
GluconolactoneA PHA derived from glucose. It has exfoliating and humectant properties and acts as a penetration enhancer for other ingredients. It has also been shown to assist in the treatment of acne and the prevention of photoaging.
Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate
Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sorbitan SesquioleateA natural liquid ingredient that is yellow to amber in color and completely transparent. It supports oil and water mixtures and disperses minerals into oils.
Potassium Olivate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Potassium Olivate
Glyceryl Caprylate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glyceryl CaprylateA waxy solid derived from vegetable oils that has emollient and emulsifying properties. It is also known to boost the efficacy of organic acid preservatives by destabilizing the microbe's cell membrane.
Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate
Polyglyceryl-4 Cocoate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-4 Cocoate
Sodium Chloride
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Chloride

You’re definitely familiar with sodium chloride, even if you don’t think you are. It’s table salt! Salt works well with some cleansing ingredients (surfactants) to thicken them into gels. It also acts as a stabilizer for water-in-oil emulsions.

Butylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Butylene GlycolA clear, colorless liquid humectant that draws moisture to the skin. The humectancy of butylene glycol, owed to its two hydroxyl groups, is quite considerable, although not as powerful as glycerin, which contains three hydroxyl groups.
Water
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Sodium Benzoate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium BenzoateA preservative that usually works in combination with other preservatives. It has to be at low pH (<5.5) to be effective.
Maltodextrin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
MaltodextrinA formula helper manufactured from starch. It has a sweet flavor and is often used in rinse-off products to support their foaming structure. Maltodextrin is also used to stabilize emulsions and to absorb and bind other ingredients in the formula.
Glyceryl Laurate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glyceryl LaurateA naturally-derived ester that can soften the appearance of skin and blend oils with water.