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Farmacy Whipped Greens Foaming Oil-Free Cleanser Versus OSEA Ocean Cleanser

Face Cleanser
Face Cleanser
American Brand United States
American Brand United States

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain AHA

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens and fragrances

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Ingredient Info

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About this product

About this product

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Whipped Greens Foaming Oil-Free Cleanser

Water

Skin Conditioning

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate

Cleansing

Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate

Cleansing

Decyl Glucoside

Cleansing

Magnesium Aluminum Silicate

Absorbent
0 / 0

Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate

Cleansing

Coconut Acid

Cleansing
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Sodium Lauroamphoacetate

Cleansing

Myristic Acid

Cleansing
3 / 0 Bad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

Emulsifying

Moringa Oleifera Leaf Water

Skin Conditioning

Sodium PCA

Humectant
0 / 0

Kaolin

Abrasive
0 / 0 Exfoliant IconGood for Oily Skin IconHelps fight Acne Icon

Lactobacillus/Papaya Fruit Ferment Extract

Abrasive
Exfoliant Icon

Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract

Skin Conditioning

Montmorillonite

Absorbent

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Citrus Limon Fruit Extract

Masking
May cause irritation Icon

Quillaja Saponaria Wood Extract

Skin Conditioning

Lauric Acid

Cleansing
4 / 1 May worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Cocamide Mipa

Emulsifying

Sodium Isethionate

Cleansing

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate

Emulsion Stabilising

Sodium Benzoate

Masking
Preservative Icon

Palmitic Acid

Emollient
2 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Lactic Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Illite

Abrasive
Exfoliant Icon

3-Hexenol

Masking
Fragrance Icon

Beta-Caryophyllene

Masking
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Canarium Luzonicum Gum Nonvolatiles

Masking

Citronellal

Masking
Fragrance Icon

Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract

Masking

Eugenol

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Hydroxyacetophenone

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Hexenyl Acetate

Masking
Fragrance Icon

Linalool

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Linalyl Acetate

Masking
May cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Triethyl Citrate

Masking
Fragrance Icon

Zingiber Officinale Extract

Skin Conditioning

Capric Acid

Cleansing
2 / 2 Fragrance Icon

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract

Skin Conditioning

Quartz

Abrasive
Exfoliant Icon

Saponaria Officinalis Leaf/Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

Antimicrobial
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Gluconolactone

Skin Conditioning
PHA IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Maltodextrin

Absorbent

Limonene

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Cleansing, Emulsion Stabilising

Decyl Glucoside is a glucose-based surfactant and emulsion stabilizer. It is created by reacting glucose with the fatty acids from plants.

Surfactants help clean the skin by trapping oil, sebum, and dirt to be washed away. As an emulsion stabilizer, it stabilizes the ingredients in a product by preventing them from separating.

This ingredient is biodegradable and non-toxic. This ingredient is commonly found in baby shampoos.

Decyl Glucoside is sometimes used to stabilize the UV filter Tinosorb.

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Magnesium Aluminum Silicate is a type of silica. It comes from naturally occuring minerals such as silicate ores and clay.

Magnesium aluminum silicate is used for enhancing texture and as an absorbent. Due to its large molecular size, it is unable to be absorbed into the skin.

Like other types of silica, this ingredient can be used to thicken a product. As an absorbent, it may be used to absorb extra water or help prevent clumping.

Although “aluminum” in an ingredient name can raise red flags for some consumers, the form and usage context matter significantly. For typical topical applications, there is no substantial evidence of health risks - such as cancer, neurotoxicity, or systemic “aluminum overload.”

Learn more about Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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Buffering, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Lactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.

Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.

Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.

Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.

Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

Learn more about Lactic Acid

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Farmacy Whipped Greens Foaming Oil-Free Cleanser 50 ingredients

3.5 /5
from 2 ratings
Drying (1) Light Scent (1) Works Well (1)
mariadelosangelescerda's avatar
Review

I got it as a gift, and reading about it I realized it wasn't the appropriate cleanser for me but I still used it up. I really like the creamy texture and the green fruity aroma, but it can be very drying if I use it constantly. So i used it after being outdoors for a really long time, in contact with pollen, leaves, and dirt. It also worked well, for me, transitioning from winter to Spring. I Show more

#drying
#light scent
#works well

OSEA Ocean Cleanser 19 ingredients

1.5 /5
from 2 ratings
Drying (2) Expensive (2) Irritating (2)
bekahj's avatar

Bekah J

8 months ago
Review

I wouldn't recommend this product for sensitive skin; it turned my skin red and it burned. I do not like it, plus it's very expensive!

#expensive
#drying
#irritating
cassidymcnea's avatar

Cassidy

1 month ago
Review

Ouch. This face wash stung and turned my face bright red. I don’t recommend it if you’re dry or have sensitive skin.

#expensive
#drying
#broke me out
#irritating