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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Farmacy Strawberry Shortcake Clean Makeup Meltaway Cleansing Balm versus Fenty Beauty Melt Awf Jelly Oil Makeup-Melting Cleanser .

Published on December 31, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe makeup removers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

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 common allergens, fragrances and 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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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

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

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

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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.

Learn more about Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate

Farmacy Strawberry Shortcake Clean Makeup Meltaway Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 3.

Fenty Beauty Melt Awf Jelly Oil Makeup-Melting Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 6.

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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.

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Farmacy Strawberry Shortcake Clean Makeup Meltaway Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 8.

Fenty Beauty Melt Awf Jelly Oil Makeup-Melting Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.

3
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 Strawberry Shortcake Clean Makeup Meltaway Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 21.

Fenty Beauty Melt Awf Jelly Oil Makeup-Melting Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 20.

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What it does: Perfuming, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.

It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".

Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.

When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.

The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.

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Farmacy Strawberry Shortcake Clean Makeup Meltaway Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 22.

Fenty Beauty Melt Awf Jelly Oil Makeup-Melting Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 22.

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What it does: Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.

Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.

Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.

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Farmacy Strawberry Shortcake Clean Makeup Meltaway Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 23.

Fenty Beauty Melt Awf Jelly Oil Makeup-Melting Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 23.

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13% have no rating yet
13% are loved or liked
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70% are disliked or very disliked
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