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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm versus Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm .

Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on April 26, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan and reef safe makeup removers. They have a total of 4 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 oils

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Makeup Remover American Brand United States
Makeup Remover American Brand United States

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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Starts at $36.00
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Starts at $25.99

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

Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

1
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

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Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 2.

Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 3.

2
What it does: Abrasive
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Polyethylene is a synthetic ingredient that helps the skin retain moisture. It is a polymer.

Polyethylene is also typically used within product formulations to help bind solid ingredients together and thicken oil-based ingredients. When added to balms and emulsions, it helps increase the melting point temperature.

Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 5.

Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 5.

3
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.

Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 7.

4
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 30.

Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm 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
22% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
44% are disliked or very disliked
22% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm 33 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 5 reviews
lina_164's Avatar'
Dec 2, 2023

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

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

Expensive
Drying
Irritating
Strong Scent
Works Well
xena's Avatar'
Mar 5, 2024

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

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

Expensive
Works Well
AveryLynnTaylor_488's Avatar'
Oct 26, 2023

Just the best

Just the best

Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm 9 ingredients

3.4 /5
from 9 reviews
tsmeu's Avatar'
Dec 17, 2023

It's a bit pricey for a cleanser, but I have yet to find a cheaper cleansing balm that performs equally well (the only ones I've tried that perform as well as this are more expensive), though these days I can rarely be bothered to test...

It's a bit pricey for a cleanser, but I have yet to find a cheaper cleansing balm that performs equally well (the only ones I've tried that perform as well as this are more expensive), though these days I can rarely be bothered to test new ones given how perfect this is and how many others have been disappointing, to say the least.

This melts on the skin so easily, removes everything without too much rubbing, emulsifies beautifully and rinses off completely clean, with or without using a cleansing cloth. No second cleanse needed for me. Leaves my skin feeling so clean yet not at all stripped or tight.

No Scent
Works Well
jazzzzz1's Avatar'
Jan 16, 2024

I wanted to love this cleansing balm as it melted away make up and left my skin feeling fresh, but sadly after using it for a few months I realised it was breaking me out due to the ethylhexyl palmitate.

I wanted to love this cleansing balm as it melted away make up and left my skin feeling fresh, but sadly after using it for a few months I realised it was breaking me out due to the ethylhexyl palmitate.

Expensive
Hydrating
Broke Me Out
No Scent
Works Well
sarape's Avatar'
Mar 6, 2024

It has given me one of my worst acne breakouts ever. DO NOT USE if you are oily/acne-prone skin. It's a very heavy formula, that's not easy to wash off your face even when rinsing it thoroughly. So it always ends up building up inside...

It has given me one of my worst acne breakouts ever. DO NOT USE if you are oily/acne-prone skin. It's a very heavy formula, that's not easy to wash off your face even when rinsing it thoroughly. So it always ends up building up inside your pores creating more gunk. Plus, I don't think it's even good at removing waterproof make-up, any micellar water or cleansing oil can do a better job. I would only overlook that if it was cheaper, but for that price point is pretty much inconceivable.

Expensive
Broke Me Out
Heavy
Oily
No Scent
Doesn't Work

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