Farmacy Clearly Clean Makeup Meltaway Cleansing Balm Versus Cetaphil Gentle Makeup Remover - US
Updated on August 08, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe makeup removers. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Farmacy Clearly Clean Makeup Meltaway Cleansing Balm 26 ingredients
Cetaphil Gentle Makeup Remover 17 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Farmacy Clearly Clean Makeup Meltaway Cleansing Balm 26 ingredients
Cetaphil Gentle Makeup Remover 17 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate
EmulsifyingSorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer
Cleansing
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Leaf Water
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Potassium Olivate
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Caprate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-4 Cocoate
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Glyceryl Laurate
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Synthetic Wax, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate, Polyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate, Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Moringa Oleifera Leaf Water, Pentylene Glycol, Gluconolactone, Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate, Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Potassium Olivate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate, Polyglyceryl-4 Cocoate, Sodium Chloride, Butylene Glycol, Water, Sodium Benzoate, Maltodextrin, Glyceryl Laurate
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Potassium Phosphate
BufferingDipotassium Phosphate
BufferingPoloxamer 184
EmulsifyingBenzalkonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Tetrasodium EDTA
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dipropylene Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Potassium Phosphate, Dipotassium Phosphate, Poloxamer 184, Benzalkonium Chloride, Tetrasodium EDTA, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Allantoin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterIngredient Ratings
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When to use
Farmacy Clearly Clean Makeup Meltaway Cleansing Balm 26 ingredients
Cetaphil Gentle Makeup Remover 17 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Farmacy Clearly Clean Makeup Meltaway Cleansing Balm 26 ingredients
Farmacy's most gentle product
I first used its big sister, Green Clean, and loved it. However, Clearly Clean is superior for those with super sensitive, reactive skin. This gently cleanses, exfoliates, and removes all types of makeup just like Green Clean, but is safe for even the most sensitive skin. I have zero irritation from this product, and it doesn't leave my skin stinging and red like so Show more
Very meh. I do find it takes off makeup fine, but not any better than any other generic balm or oil, and not without using a considerable amount of product. I really don’t like its consistency and feel like it kind of sits on the skin, for which reason I don’t like using it for double cleansing either.
