Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Glow Recipe Papaya Sorbet Smoothing Enzyme Cleansing Balm versus Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm .
Last updated on September 18, 2023. Published on May 17, 2021
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
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
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
Makeup removers work to remove makeup from the skin.
Makeup Remover
Makeup removers work to remove makeup from the skin.
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Ingredient Info
Glow Recipe Papaya Sorbet Smoothing Enzyme Cleansing Balm 18 ingredients
Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm 33 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Glow Recipe Papaya Sorbet Smoothing Enzyme Cleansing Balm 18 ingredients
Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm 33 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Glow Recipe Papaya Sorbet Smoothing Enzyme Cleansing Balm 18 ingredients
Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm 33 ingredients
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate • Sorbitan Oleate • Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil • Polyethylene • Water • Camellia Japonica Seed Oil • Carica Papaya Seed Oil • Carica Papaya Fruit Extract • Papain • Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract • Fragaria Ananassa Fruit Extract • Alkanna Tinctoria Root Extract • Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract • Maltodextrin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Levulinic Acid • Pentylene Glycol • Sodium Metabisulfite
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate • Peg-10 Isostearate • Polyethylene • Echinacea Purpurea Root Extract • Carica Papaya Fruit Extract • Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract • Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil • Zingiber Officinale Root Oil • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Sorbitan Sesquioleate • Citrus Aurantifolia Oil • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil • Glycerin • Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract • Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract • Corallina Officinalis Extract • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil • Amber Powder • Cananga Odorata Flower Oil • Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract • Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract • Curcuma Longa Root Extract • Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract • Water • Butylene Glycol • Disodium Phosphate • Citric Acid • Phenoxyethanol • Citral • Limonene • Linalool
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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.
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.
Glow Recipe Papaya Sorbet Smoothing Enzyme Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 1.
Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
Glow Recipe Papaya Sorbet Smoothing Enzyme Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 4.
Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 5.
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!
Learn more about WaterGlow Recipe Papaya Sorbet Smoothing Enzyme Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 5.
Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 26.
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract comes from the papaya fruit. Papayas were first domesticated in Mexico and Central America.
This fruit extract contains papain and chymopapain, two types of enzymes. These enzyme have exfoliating and anti-inflammatory properties. One study shows papain may help reduce scarring.
Papaya is also a rich source of antioxidants. Antioxidants protect your skin against damage from free-radical molecules. This may help protect against signs of aging. One antioxidant present in papayas is lycopene.
Papaya also contains Vitamin A, also known as retinol.
While papaya is used as an ingredient to help lighten skin, research is limited on this.
The seeds of papaya have been found to have anti-fungal activity.
Learn more about Carica Papaya Fruit ExtractGlow Recipe Papaya Sorbet Smoothing Enzyme Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 8.
Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 7.
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.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideGlow Recipe Papaya Sorbet Smoothing Enzyme Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 15.
Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 2.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Glow Recipe Papaya Sorbet Smoothing Enzyme Cleansing Balm 18 ingredients
Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm 33 ingredients
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Glow Recipe Papaya Sorbet Smoothing Enzyme Cleansing Balm 18 ingredients
Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm 33 ingredients
Reviews
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Glow Recipe Papaya Sorbet Smoothing Enzyme Cleansing Balm 18 ingredients
BubbIes
The first two ingredients are extremely comedogenic. In my opinion, Glow Recipe is another one of those brands that invests way more in their...
The first two ingredients are extremely comedogenic. In my opinion, Glow Recipe is another one of those brands that invests way more in their marketing than actual products. I've had nothing but bad experiences with their products.
Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm 33 ingredients
lina_164
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
xena
my favorite cleanser to date! it does not make me dry like other products, and it leaves my face feeling so soft.
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