Farmacy Beauty
Farmacy Beauty Clearly Clean Makeup Meltaway Cleansing Balm
Farmacy Beauty Clearly Clean Makeup Meltaway Cleansing Balm
Farmacy Beauty
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WHAT IS IT?
Makeup removing cleansing balm with approximately 23 ingredients
FEATURES
Fragrance-free, PEG-free, removes stubborn eye and long-wear makeup, SPF and dirt, gentle for sensitive skin, free from essential oils and dyes
BEST FOR
sensitive
CHECKS
Fragrance, Essential oils, PEGs, Dyes
Who Is It For?
What Does It Help With?
Makeup Removal Sensitive And Reactive Skin CleansingBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
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What Farmacy Beauty Says
Product Description:
A fragrance-free, PEG-free makeup removing cleansing balm that melts away stubborn eye and long-wear makeup, SPF, and dirt made for sensitive and reactive skin. This balm removes all your makeup in seconds, yet it‘s gentle enough for sensitive skin. It‘s formulated without fragrance, essential oils, PEGs, or dyes.
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Cetyl-Ethylhexanoate,Synthetic-Wax,Coco-Caprylate/Caprate,Caprylic/Capric-Triglyceride,Polyglyceryl-10-Dioleate,Polyglyceryl-6-Dicaprate,Sorbitan-Oleate-Decylglucoside-Crosspolymer,Helianthus-Annuus-Seed-Oil,Moringa-Oleifera-Seed-Extract,Carica-Papaya-Fruit-Extract,Moringa-Oleifera-Leaf-Water,Pentylene-Glycol,Gluconolactone,Polyglyceryl-6-Oleate,Glyceryl-Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate,Sorbitan-Sesquioleate,Potassium-Olivate,Glyceryl-Caprylate,Polyglyceryl-3-Caprate,Polyglyceryl-4-Cocoate,Sodium-Chloride,Butylene-Glycol,Water/Aqua/Eau,Sodium-Benzoate,Maltodextrin,Glyceryl-Laurate
Key Ingredients
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract
Ingredients Details
Coco-caprylate/caprate
Common Name(s): Coco-caprylate/caprate
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Smooths and softens skin by filling intercorneocyte spaces, reducing friction, and providing a pleasant aesthetic skin feel in formulations.
Why It's Used: Synthetic esters provide tailored aesthetic properties — spreadability, skin feel, volatility, refractive index — that natural oils alone cannot consistently deliver.
How It Works: The ester molecule fills microscopic surface irregularities between corneocytes, reducing coefficient of friction, reflecting light uniformly, and providing a lubrication layer that protects the skin surface.
Typically Found In: Moisturizers,sunscreens,color cosmetics,body lotions,lip products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Synthetic emollients
Secondary Functions: Emollient
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 1–20%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Synthetically produced ester emollient; no animal components.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1
Comedogenicity Rating: 1
Sensitivity Concerns: Low sensitization potential at recommended use concentrations.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Well-characterized cosmetic ingredient with established safety profile. generally non-irritating at typical use concentrations. suitable for leave-on and rinse-off cosmetics.
Works Well With: Silicones,uv filters,other emollients
Avoid Combining With: Strongly alkaline conditions (risk of saponification of ester-type emollients)
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
The spreading coefficient of an emollient is governed by its surface tension, viscosity, and polarity. esters with branched alkyl chains (e.g., isopropyl, isostearyl) spread rapidly and leave a non-tacky film; linear long-chain esters provide more substantive moisturization. hlb value determines the preferred formulation system (w/o vs o/w emulsions).
Last Verified: Cosing eu database; pcpc cosmetic ingredient safety reviews; ingredient-specific safety and efficacy literature
Primary Sources: 2025-01-15
Gluconolactone
Common Name(s): D-gluconolactone,delta-gluconolactone
CAS Number: 90-80-2
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides the gentlest chemical exfoliation with simultaneous antioxidant, moisture retention, and barrier support.
Why It's Used: Preferred exfoliant for rosacea, eczema, sensitive skin, and post-procedure recovery where standard ahas cause unacceptable irritation.
How It Works: Hydrolyzes slowly on skin surface to gluconic acid providing gentle exfoliation. multiple hydroxyl groups enable water binding (humectant) and metal chelation (antioxidant).
Typically Found In: Sensitive skin exfoliants,rosacea treatments,eczema care,post-procedure recovery
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient – polyhydroxy acid (pha)
Secondary Functions: Gentle exfoliation,antioxidant,humectant
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 5%–15%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes – fermentation or synthetic
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Fermentation-derived from glucose or synthetic. among the safest chemical exfoliants available.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: No photosensitization; no stinging; suitable for very sensitive skin.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes – ideal for sensitive, reactive, rosacea, and eczema-prone skin; no photosensitization
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Exceptional safety profile. no photosensitization. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Ceramides,niacinamide,hyaluronic acid,soothing actives
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Phas have molecular weights 2–3× larger than ahas, limiting penetration to superficial layers. combined humectant and antioxidant properties make them uniquely well-tolerated while providing meaningful exfoliation.
Last Verified: Cosing database,green & yu (2003) pha review,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Maltodextrin
Common Name(s): Maltodextrin,cosmetic active,functional ingredient
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Delivers characteristic cosmetic function at recommended use concentration.
Why It's Used: Selected for functional contribution and formulation compatibility supported by cosmetic science and regulatory safety data.
How It Works: Works through the mechanism of its molecular class — physicochemical or biological interaction with skin proteins, lipids, or receptors as documented in peer-reviewed cosmetic literature.
Typically Found In: Skin care formulations
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient – cosmetic active
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%–10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1–2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Maltodextrin has an established safety and efficacy profile within the cosmetic regulatory framework at standard use concentrations.
Last Verified: Cosing database,maltodextrin technical literature
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12