Farmacy Green Clean for combination skin
Carica Papaya Extract
Sunflower Oil
Echinacea Purpurea Root Extract
Squalane
Grape Seed OilAverage
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for combination skin; other pre-cleansers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers excellent makeup removal for your combination skin, as Cetyl Ethylhexanoate and Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil effectively dissolve impurities without causing irritation. Grape seed oil provides emollient action, offering moderate suitability for your skin type.
- While the product provides general hydration and cleansing benefits, these are mostly supportive and not directly targeted at managing your oily shine.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients for your combination skin.
How to apply
- Use this makeup remover PM as the first step of your evening routine to clear away excess oil.
- Apply this makeup remover before your regular cleanser to effectively break down heavy makeup and dirt.
- Gently wipe the makeup remover across your face using a soft cotton pad, avoiding harsh rubbing.
- Use the makeup remover on completely dry skin to help dissolve surface oils and impurities best.
- Avoid direct contact with the eyes while using this makeup remover.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 15.0k+ reviewsThis cleansing balm is widely praised for its sorbet-like texture that effortlessly melts away stubborn waterproof makeup without stripping the skin's natural moisture. Based on a very large amount of data, it is generally celebrated as safe for sensitive and acne-prone skin due to its clean ingredients, though a minority of users experience eye irritation or breakouts linked to its essential oils.
Highlights
Effortless Makeup Removal Mostly Mentioned
- “melts waterproof mascara instantly”
- “dissolves long-wear foundation”
- “removes everything without scrubbing”
- “takes off stage makeup easily”
Non-Stripping & Hydrating Often Mentioned
- “leaves skin feeling soft”
- “face feels hydrated not tight”
- “doesn't strip natural oils”
- “skin feels plump after rinsing”
Pleasant Sensory Experience Often Mentioned
- “smells like a spa”
- “love the lime/citrus scent”
- “texture is like sorbet”
- “feels luxurious on the skin”
Gentle on Sensitive Skin Sometimes Noted
- “no redness after use”
- “gentle enough for daily use”
- “didn't irritate my reactive skin”
Rinses Cleanly Sometimes Noted
- “emulsifies into a milk”
- “leaves no greasy residue”
- “washes off completely with water”
- “no film left behind”
Eye irritation Sometimes Noted
- “caused blurry vision”
- “cloudy film over eyes”
- “stings if it gets in eyes”
- “irritated my contacts”
Price/Value Sometimes Noted
- “too expensive for the amount”
- “jar runs out quickly”
- “pricey for a cleanser”
- “wish it was cheaper”
Breakouts/Reactions Rarely Noted
- “caused cystic acne”
- “broke me out in tiny bumps”
- “clogged my pores”
Residue Issues Rarely Noted
- “left a waxy film”
- “hard to wash off completely”
- “felt greasy afterwards”
- “needed a second cleanse to remove”
Strong Fragrance Rarely Noted
- “scent is too overpowering”
- “essential oils irritated my skin”
- “smell is too strong for face”
- “prefer fragrance-free”
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Questions and answers
How well does FARMACY Green Clean Makeup Meltaway Cleansing Balm work for combination skin?
This balm cleanses combination skin well and removes makeup without causing irritation, though it does not do much to manage oily shine. A makeup remover for this skin type needs soothing and nourishing ingredients, gentle cleansers, and hydrating components like squalane and plant oils that balance both dry and oily areas without clogging pores.
Which ingredients make this cleansing balm a good fit for combination skin?
This cleansing balm fits your combination skin thanks to sunflower seed oil, which dissolves impurities and helps keep your skin barrier healthy without causing irritation. Grape seed oil and squalane add supportive hydration, while papain and echinacea extracts provide gentle smoothing and calming benefits. Makeup removers that fit this skin best need soothing and nourishing ingredients that clean effectively while balancing both oily and dry areas without causing irritation.
What does Papaya Extract do for combination skin?
Papaya extract helps gently remove dead skin cells to keep combination skin smooth and balanced. It supports a fresh and even texture across both dry and oily areas without irritating the skin.
What does Sunflower Oil do for combination skin?
Sunflower oil helps keep combination skin smooth and hydrated while protecting its natural barrier. It is unlikely to clog pores and may help keep the skin calm and balanced.
Where does this cleansing balm go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This makeup remover goes in the evening routine before your cleanser to dissolve impurities. Combination skin also needs lightweight, oil-balancing ingredients that help control shine.
Can I use this cleansing balm with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this makeup remover in your evening routine before cleansing and applying your retinol, as it is very gentle and unlikely to irritate your skin. Combination skin needs a makeup remover that clears away impurities and makeup while also helping to control excess oil shine.
How often should I use this cleansing balm?
You can use this makeup remover in the evening as the first step of your PM routine, or once a week for your weekly routine. It gently dissolves impurities without irritation, though combination skin needs extra steps that directly target oily shine.
Can this cleansing balm clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This cleansing balm has a low likelihood of causing breakouts or reactions on combination skin, though reviewers occasionally report eye irritation. A makeup remover for this skin type needs ingredients that clear away impurities without feeling heavy or adding excess shine.
Is this cleansing balm fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Topical application of a water-in-oil emulsion containing 2% Muscat hamburg grape seed extract significantly improved melanin, elasticity, and sebum content compared to a placebo in human volunteers over 8 weeks, with no reported skin hypersensitivity.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2015Grape seed extract based emulgel and emulsion formulations reduced skin roughness, scaliness, wrinkles, and sebum content while enhancing elasticity and hydration.
Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2021Application of Echinacea purpurea cream and gel increased skin hydration up to 10.6 AU and 11.4 AU and decreased wrinkles by 9.47% and 14.92% without causing skin irritation in 10 healthy volunteers over 1 month.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2010Oligomeric proanthocyanidin topical cream and lotion significantly reduced UV-induced erythema by 45.9% and 53.1% respectively and increased skin hydration by nearly 20% in human subjects, with dietary supplementation providing additional suppression of erythema and higher skin hydration.
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2007Topical papain treatment may slightly decrease pain within 30 minutes in humans stung by Chrysaora chinensis compared to placebo.
Wilderness & Environmental Medicine, 2016A fixed combination of hydroxypinacolone retinoate, retinol glycospheres, and papain glycospheres in aqueous gel applied once daily for 12 weeks achieved a 41% mean reduction in GAGS score and a 40.8% mean reduction in total lesions, with 15.3% of patients experiencing mild to moderate local side effects, in 94 evaluable patients with comedonal-papular, mild to moderate acne of the face.
Giornale Italiano Di Dermatologia E Venereologia, 2015Reflux extraction of Carica papaya leaves yielded higher antioxidant capacity and superior in vitro wound-healing activities including fibroblast proliferation, cell migration, and collagen synthesis in human skin fibroblasts compared to ultrasonic-assisted extraction and agitation.
Molecules, 2020A new skincare formulation from Echinacea purpurea completely blocked the 40-60% reduction in skin nerve endings caused by UVA and UVB exposure in ex vivo human skin samples.
Cell Proliferation, 2012Topical application of Echinacea pallida root extract and its constituent echinacoside showed good anti-inflammatory and wound healing properties compared to E. purpurea and control in rats.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2002A standardized preparation of Echinacea purpurea killed Propionibacterium acnes and completely reversed bacterial-induced pro-inflammatory cytokine secretion in cell culture models.
Phytotherapy Research, 2011Squalane at 0.005-0.015% counteracts UVA-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and collagen metabolism inhibition while stimulating fibroblast migration in human dermal fibroblasts.
Molecules, 2025Plant-derived squalane protected human dermal fibroblasts against UVA-induced damage by counteracting ROS formation, suppressing apoptosis-related proteins p53, caspase-3, caspase-9, and PARP, and restoring the pro-survival p-Akt/mTOR pathway.
Antioxidants, 2025Grapeseed oil-loaded dermocosmetic nanoemulgel applied on the cheeks of healthy volunteers significantly reduced skin melanin, erythema, sebum production, and pores while increasing moisture and elasticity compared to a placebo.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Topical treatment with cranberry oil and grape oil improved wound healing in rats, with cranberry oil showing an 88.1% wound area reduction and grape oil showing 84.6% compared to 74.1% in controls and 78.4% in the mupirocin standard group on day 13.
Phytotherapy Research, 2011An ionic liquid-based grapeseed oil emulsion increased transdermal penetration by 4.63-fold and improved skin hydration, firmness, elasticity, and facial wrinkles after 28 days of continuous use compared to ordinary emulsion.
Pharmaceuticals, 2024
Why other pre-cleansers fit combination skin better
Topical application of tocopherol succinate ethosomal gel decreased erythema, melanin, and sebum levels while improving moisture content and skin elasticity in 34 human women.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Ingredients
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Tridecyl Stearate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate Hexacaprate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Polyglyceryl-6 Isostearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil Grape Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Echinacea Purpurea Root Extract, Jojoba Esters, Squalane
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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