Farmacy Clearly Clean Makeup Meltaway Cleansing Balm Versus Then I Met You Living Cleansing Balm
Updated on March 19, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe makeup removers. 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 dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Farmacy Clearly Clean Makeup Meltaway Cleansing Balm 26 ingredients
Then I Met You Living Cleansing Balm 19 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
Then I Met You Living Cleansing Balm 19 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
PEG-8 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Emollient
Ceresin
Emulsion StabilisingSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAniba Rosodora Wood Oil
Astringent
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer
Abrasive
Limonene
Perfuming
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, PEG-8 Isostearate, Microcrystalline Wax, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Ceresin, Synthetic Wax, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract, Aniba Rosodora Wood Oil, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Limonene
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient ester. It comes from cetearyl alcohol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid.
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient that adds a velvety feel to skin without being greasy or oily. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
Synthetic Wax is created from fossil fuels such as natural gas. It is used to enhance texture, adjust pH, and as an occlusive.
It may also be used as an abrasive ingredient to exfoliate the skin.
Synthetic Wax may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Synthetic WaxIngredient Ratings
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When to use
Farmacy Clearly Clean Makeup Meltaway Cleansing Balm 26 ingredients
Then I Met You Living Cleansing Balm 19 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.
Then I Met You Living Cleansing Balm 19 ingredients
I like this cleansing balm but it isn't my favourite. The balm doesn't melt down enough so it takes a long time to work it into my skin. I don't find that it cleanses my skin as effectively as other cleansing balms and the yellow colour almost stains my skin. There is a slight scent, definitely isn't overpowering though. I do love the packaging!
It’s just okay for me. I received in a box I subscribe to and I don’t find myself reaching for it
