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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Farmacy Clearly Clean versus The INKEY List Oat Cleansing Balm .

Published on April 06, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Makeup Remover American Brand United States
Face Cleanser British Brand United Kingdom

Makeup Remover

Makeup removers work to remove makeup from the skin.

Face Cleanser

Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).

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Starts at $36.00
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Ingredient Info

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Farmacy Clearly Clean 26 ingredients

The INKEY List Oat Cleansing Balm 19 ingredients

alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Farmacy Clearly Clean 26 ingredients

The INKEY List Oat Cleansing Balm 19 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

PHA
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger (2)
Rosacea

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Emollient, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.

Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.

These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.

Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.

Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.

Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Farmacy Clearly Clean contains this as ingredient number 8.

The INKEY List Oat Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 19.

2
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Water. 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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Farmacy Clearly Clean contains this as ingredient number 23.

The INKEY List Oat Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 11.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

Farmacy Clearly Clean 26 ingredients

The INKEY List Oat Cleansing Balm 19 ingredients

19% are loved or liked
19% have mixed ratings
27% are disliked or very disliked
35% have no rating yet
21% are loved or liked
5% have mixed ratings
63% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet

Usage

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When to use

Farmacy Clearly Clean 26 ingredients

The INKEY List Oat Cleansing Balm 19 ingredients

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Reviews

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Farmacy Clearly Clean 26 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 2 ratings
Aquila's avatar

Aquila

2 years ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

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...

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 many other cleansers I have tried. Out of all of Farmacy's products, this is the only one I will repurchase.

The INKEY List Oat Cleansing Balm 19 ingredients

3.3 /5
from 23 ratings
Great Value (7) Works Well (7) Hydrating (4) No Scent (3) Heavy (3) Sticky (2)
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Lapaki

5 months ago · Dry Skin
Review

Well, it is gentle, but I didn't like the experience. Usually, my cleansing balms and oils emulsify as soon as I start adding water on my face, and...

Well, it is gentle, but I didn't like the experience. Usually, my cleansing balms and oils emulsify as soon as I start adding water on my face, and wash off nicely. However, this one somehow doesn't... Even after double cleansing. Perhaps a stronger second cleanser would help, but my skin only tolerates milky washes/cleansers. I would have given it three stars, but the strong, off-putting smell just adds to the 'meh' effect.

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Lurielle

5 months ago · Oily Skin
Review

It's the only oil-based cleanser without clogg-poring ingredients that I could find and at a good price point. Of course it leaves an oily residue...

It's the only oil-based cleanser without clogg-poring ingredients that I could find and at a good price point. Of course it leaves an oily residue behind, bul all balms do. Nothing a water-based cleanser can't solve afterwards, we should do the double-cleansing anyways.
It would be better to change the package into a pump system, it would be less messy and more practical.

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