Green Clean Cleansing Balm
Published Date: 2025-02-25
Review Date: 2024-03-03
Note: This review may not reflect the product formulation at the time of publishing. The review came from a previous skincare blog owned by this editor.
Category: skincare
Brand: Farmacy
Product Type: cleanser
Ingredients
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Peg-10 Isostearate, Polyethylene, Echinacea Purpurea Root Extract, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Moringa Pterygosperma Seed Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Glycerin, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Amber Powder, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Water/Aqua/Eau, Butylene Glycol, Disodium Phosphate, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Citral, Limonene, Linalool.
If you wear long-wearing makeup, you need grease (in the form of a cleansing balm or cleansing oil) to remove it quickly. Cleansing balms generally perform well at makeup removal—but not all are created equal.
The Farmacy Green Clean Cleansing Balm has a wax-like appearance but is much softer than it looks. With just a bit of pressure, it becomes pliable. It melts upon contact with the skin, with a texture similar to melted butter.
It’s easy to rub in and emulsifies completely when rinsed with water. However, it leaves a slight film on the skin—not greasy, but more rubbery. Even after drying my face with a towel, I can still feel a bit of that residue.
When it comes to makeup removal, this balm performs exceptionally well. It removes everything with minimal effort. Cleansing balms typically excel at dissolving stubborn makeup, and this one is no exception.
Even though I prioritize performance over ingredients in cleansers (since they stay on the skin for such a short time), it’s still worth looking at the formula.
Key Ingredients:
- Papaya enzymes – Claimed to provide gentle exfoliation, but there’s little scientific evidence to support this
- Turmeric – Antioxidant and known to soothe and brighten skin
- Moringa & sunflower oils – Non-fragrant plant oils that act as emollients and hydrate the skin without causing irritation
- Ginger root oil – Primarily added for fragrance, with little skincare benefit
While turmeric, moringa, and sunflower oil are fantastic additions, ginger root oil and the various fragrant extracts could be sensitizing for some skin types.
Comes in a jar, which means exposure to air and contaminants over time. Size is 100 ml and the price is around €38 - €45, depending on the retailer.