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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm versus Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Pore Clarifying .

Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on May 18, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe makeup removers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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Makeup Remover American Brand United States
Makeup Remover South Korean Brand South Korea

Makeup Remover

Makeup removers work to remove makeup from the skin.

Makeup Remover

Makeup removers work to remove makeup from the skin.

Price

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Buy Green Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm

Starts at $47.69
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Buy Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Pore Clarifying

Starts at $14.29

Ingredient Info

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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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Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

BHA
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

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

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Ingredients Explained

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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Emollient
Community Rating: Mixed

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate comes from cetearyl alcohol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid.

It is an emollient that adds a velvety feel to products when applied. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.

Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 1.

Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Pore Clarifying contains this as ingredient number 2.

2
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate comes from Isostearic Acid and glycerin.

It is an emollient, emulsifier, and gentle cleanser. As an emollient, it helps trap moisture to keep skin soft and hydrated. Emulsifiers help prevent ingredients from separating.

This ingredient is common in oil-based products. This is because it helps oil-ingredients be easily washed away without leaving a residue.

Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate may not be fungal-acne safe.

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Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 3.

Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Pore Clarifying contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Peg-10 Isostearate isn't fungal acne safe.

Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 4.

Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Pore Clarifying contains this as ingredient number 4.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is extract from the neem plant.

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.

The leaves of this tree contain flavonoids and polyphenols. These two compounds are antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial. Further research is needed as to their effects when applied on skin.

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Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 16.

Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Pore Clarifying contains this as ingredient number 15.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract is from the Neem tree. Neem trees originate from India.

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract contains antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.

The flowers of this tree are lilac colored.

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Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 17.

Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Pore Clarifying contains this as ingredient number 16.

6
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 Green Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 26.

Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Pore Clarifying contains this as ingredient number 10.

7
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 27.

Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Pore Clarifying contains this as ingredient number 9.

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

33% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
36% are disliked or very disliked
18% have no rating yet
33% are loved or liked
29% have mixed ratings
19% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm 33 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 5 ratings
Expensive (2) Works Well (2) Drying (1) Irritating (1) Strong Scent (1)
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lina_164

5 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

phenomenal for removing makeup and feels nice on the skin, but unfortunately this made my eczema flare up and dried my skin out :p also just too...

phenomenal for removing makeup and feels nice on the skin, but unfortunately this made my eczema flare up and dried my skin out :p also just too pricey for me

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xena

2 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

my favorite cleanser to date! it does not make me dry like other products, and it leaves my face feeling so soft.

Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Pore Clarifying 21 ingredients

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