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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Medik8 Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil versus Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm .

Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on November 10, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

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 common allergens, fragrances and oils

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Face Cleanser British Brand United Kingdom
Makeup Remover American Brand United States

Face Cleanser

Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).

Makeup Remover

Makeup removers work to remove makeup from the skin.

Price

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

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of Moringa oleifera plant. It is more commonly known as Moringa seed oil.

Moringa seeds have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and skin hydrating properties. These seeds are rich in oils, proteins, monounsaturated fats, and tocopherols.

As an emollient, moringa seed oil helps trap moisture in the skin by creating a film on top. This helps keep your skin hydrated and soft.

Many compounds in moringa seed oil are antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. These compounds include Vitamin E. , catechins, ferulic acid, and more.

Another compound found in Moringa seed oil is oleic acid.

Moringa trees are native to the Himalayan mountains.

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Medik8 Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 7.

Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 9.

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What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil is oil from the peel of an orange fruit.

Limonene and linalool make up the majority of oils from citrus peels. Limonene has a "citrus" fragrance. Citrus peels also contain flavonoids, which have anti-inflammatory properties.

Citrus peel is also a rich source of flavonoids. Flavonoids are natural antioxidants and help protect your skin against damage. Flavonoids are a group of compounds naturally found in vegetables and fruits.

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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Medik8 Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 9.

Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 19.

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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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Medik8 Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 10.

Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 11.

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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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Medik8 Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 15.

Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 32.

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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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Medik8 Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 18.

Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 33.

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What it does: Perfuming

Citral is a fragrance and used to add a lemon-like scent to products. It is both naturally found in plants and created synthetically. In plants, it is commonly occurring in lemon myrtle, lemongrass, lemon tea-tree, lemon verbena, and other citruses.

The EU mandates Citral be listed separately as a fragrance. It is a known allergen and may cause contact dermatitis. Citral can also used as a masking ingredient.

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.

The term 'citral' is a collective term for two geometric isomers: geranial/Citral A and neral/Citral B.

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Medik8 Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 19.

Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 31.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

16% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
68% are disliked or very disliked
5% have no rating yet
33% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
36% are disliked or very disliked
18% have no rating yet

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Medik8 Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil 19 ingredients

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Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm 33 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 5 ratings
Expensive (2) Works Well (2) Drying (1) Irritating (1) Strong Scent (1)
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lina_164

6 months ago · Combination Skin
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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

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xena

2 months ago · Combination Skin
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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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