Green Clean make up melt away cleansing balm by Farmacy, was my latest discovery from my last Sephora exploration. I was looking for a new balm to replace my Clinique take the day off balm and I stumbled across the FARMACY brand. I was sold the minute I read the ingredients included moringa extract; It is the star ingredient of my Kreme de la Kreme of cleansing balm by Emma Hardie. I was a little weary when I read it had essential oils but my curiosity wouldn't let it go, so I bought it.
WHAT IS GREEN CLEAN MAKEUP MELT AWAY CLEANSING BALM BY FARMACY
INGREDIENTS
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Peg-10 Isostearate, Polyethylene, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Amino Esters-1, 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, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Water/ Aqua/ Eau, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Echinacea Purpurea Root Extract, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Moringa Pterygosperma Seed Extract, Disodium Phosphate, Citric Acid
Active ingredients
ECHINACEA PURPUREA GREEN ENVY contains a high concentration of the phytochemical Cichoric Acid, a potent natural antioxidant that promotes an evenly toned complexion.
MORINGA EXTRACT Commonly known as the horse radish tree. Extract from the seeds are considered to help improve the skins overall condition, look and feel.
Essential oils
Bergamot: used as performing ingredients in cosmetics products, it is also considered an antiseptic, calming ,healing and wound healing.
Lime oil :has similar properties and uses as lemon oil. Lime oil is extracted from lime skin by cold pressure or distillation.
Orange fragrance :that is credited with soothing and calming properties when used in skincare preparations
Sunflower oil: it softens and smooths the skin.
Ginger root oil: healing, tonic antiseptic, anti inflammatory and potentially anti-oxidants.
HOW TO USE IT
PM
At night using the spatula included, take a scoop of cleansing balm into your clean dry palm and massage it massages it on your dry skin. As you massage it into your skin, the balm melts into oil and slowly removes dirt and make up from your skin.
Apply a little water to emulsify the oil. Use a warm face cloth to wipes off. Follow with your usual active cleanser.
AM
I used this product in the AM when I just want a quick, mild cleanse.
HOW LONG DID I TEST THE PRODUCT?
June 16 2017- July 2017
WHAT DOES IT SMELL LIKE?
A mild lemon scents.
SKIN TYPE
Dry skin, Normal skin, Combination
PACKAGING
White tub with a plastic white lid where the spatula could be inserted.
Disclaimer
Please read the ingredient list above for possible allergen/fragrance that may not be appropriate for your skin type.
REPURCHASE:
Yes, but it's not my first choice
RATING: 4/5
Pro
Leave my skin nice and supple after use
It spreads across my face without being clumpy or too oily
Easy to rinse off
Cons:
Fragrance/essential oil can be irritating to for some. Recommend you patch.
It took off facial make up really but my waterproof mascara was a challenge to take off with this product.
