Farmacy Whipped Greens Foaming Oil-Free Cleanser Versus REN Clean Skincare ClearCalm Clarifying Clay Cleanser
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, 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 parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Farmacy Whipped Greens Foaming Oil-Free Cleanser 50 ingredients
REN Clean Skincare ClearCalm Clarifying Clay Cleanser 30 ingredients
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Farmacy Whipped Greens Foaming Oil-Free Cleanser 50 ingredients
REN Clean Skincare ClearCalm Clarifying Clay Cleanser 30 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Glycinate
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingCoconut Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroamphoacetate
CleansingMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingMoringa Oleifera Leaf Water
Skin ConditioningSodium PCA
HumectantKaolin
Abrasive
Lactobacillus/Papaya Fruit Ferment Extract
Abrasive
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningMontmorillonite
AbsorbentMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Quillaja Saponaria Wood Extract
Skin ConditioningLauric Acid
Cleansing
Cocamide Mipa
EmulsifyingSodium Isethionate
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Illite
Abrasive
3-Hexenol
Masking
Beta-Caryophyllene
Masking
Canarium Luzonicum Gum Nonvolatiles
MaskingCitronellal
Masking
Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingEugenol
Perfuming
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hexenyl Acetate
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Linalyl Acetate
Masking
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Zingiber Officinale Extract
Skin ConditioningCapric Acid
Cleansing
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningQuartz
Abrasive
Saponaria Officinalis Leaf/Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentLimonene
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Decyl Glucoside, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Coconut Acid, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Myristic Acid, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Moringa Oleifera Leaf Water, Sodium PCA, Kaolin, Lactobacillus/Papaya Fruit Ferment Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Montmorillonite, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Quillaja Saponaria Wood Extract, Lauric Acid, Cocamide Mipa, Sodium Isethionate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Sodium Benzoate, Palmitic Acid, Lactic Acid, Illite, 3-Hexenol, Beta-Caryophyllene, Canarium Luzonicum Gum Nonvolatiles, Citronellal, Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Eugenol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hexenyl Acetate, Linalool, Linalyl Acetate, Triethyl Citrate, Zingiber Officinale Extract, Capric Acid, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Quartz, Saponaria Officinalis Leaf/Root Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Gluconolactone, Maltodextrin, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Salix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Masking
Oryzanol
Skin ConditioningSalvia Officinalis Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Leptospermum Scoparium Branch/Leaf Oil
Tonic
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCrataegus Oxyacantha Stem Extract
AntimicrobialCocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientGlucose
HumectantLactobacillus
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
Masking
Lactoperoxidase
StabilisingGlucose Oxidase
StabilisingLactic Acid
Buffering
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Kaolin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Glycerin, Cetearyl Glucoside, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Zinc Gluconate, Bisabolol, Oryzanol, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Leptospermum Scoparium Branch/Leaf Oil, Tocopherol, Benzyl Alcohol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Xanthan Gum, Crataegus Oxyacantha Stem Extract, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Glucose, Lactobacillus, Sodium Chloride, Lactoperoxidase, Glucose Oxidase, Lactic Acid, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinKaolin is a clay. It is used for oil control and to help minimize pores. Like other clays, kaolin has the ability to absorb excess sebum or oil. This can help clean out pores and mattify the skin.
Some types of kaolin may have exfoliating properties. When water is added to kaolin, it becomes a paste with small abrasive particles.
Most kaolin is a white color, but may be pink/orange/red depending on where it comes from.
The name 'kaolin' comes from a Chinese village named 'Gaoling'. Kaolin clay comes from rocks rich in kaolinite. Kaolinite, the mineral, has a silicate layered structure. Kaolinite is formed from chemical weathering of aluminum siilicate minerals.
Besides skincare, kaolin is commonly used to make glossy paper, in ceramics, toothpaste, and as medicine to soothe stomach issues.
Learn more about KaolinXanthan 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.
Learn more about Xanthan GumLactic 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 AcidLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolIngredient Ratings
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Farmacy Whipped Greens Foaming Oil-Free Cleanser 50 ingredients
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Farmacy Whipped Greens Foaming Oil-Free Cleanser 50 ingredients
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
