Update : I recently learned that most balm makeup removers contains plastic which is obviously harmful for the environment.

Anyone with sensitive skin will also need to be wary of the essential oil content that gives the Farmacy Green Clean Cleansing Balm its beautifully sweet zingy and refreshing lime scent; it truly makes my mouth water but can cause irritation for anyone sensitive to such essential oils. Oh boo, Eve Lom is also another one I would have wanted to try – that stuff is not cheap so it’s disappointing to hear it didn’t work for you!I’ve always been a cleansing oil type of girl, but this Farmacy Cleansing Balm has convinced me that I need to dive headfirst into the world of cleansing balms. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. This amount includes seller specified domestic postage charges as well as applicable international postage, dispatch, and other fees. It isn’t too oily and i much prefer having a tub as you can control how much product you take out… and you don’t end up wasting any when it finishes! Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Synthetic Wax, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate, Polyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate, Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer, Helianthus Annuus (sunflower) Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Carica Papaya (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.

It is firmly on my wish list to try sometime in the future when I deplete my stash of first step cleansers. Step 2 | Use your fingertips to massage into skin with gentle upward and outward circular motions, focusing on areas that need attention (like eye makeup). When I attempted to remove eye makeup with the Farmacy Green Clean Cleansing Balm it always left a stringy white film in my eyes which was troublesome to remove, it also left my vision slightly blurry until that residue was removed and my eyes would end up puffy the next morning. Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH). With no effort and in seconds removes all makeup (I wear 2016 makeup) including lash glue and waterproof mascara.The design of the jar slightly changed: you can see old jars with a metallic lid that were redesigned to a fully recyclable white plastic lid with a brand logo on it. The main ingredients are: Sunflower and Ginger Root Oils (Melt even stubborn makeup (including long-wear) without stripping or drying skin), Turmeric and Moringa Extract (Help remove impurities, sunscreen residue, and fight the effects of pollution) and Papaya Enzymes (Naturally exfoliate pores). This unique fragrance free cleansing balm stays a sorbet-like solid in the jar until it makes contact with skin and transforms to a silky oil (then a luxe, milky lather! Sunflower seed oils effortlessly remove even the boldest eye makeup and long-wear foundation without stripping, drying or leaving any residue. Use your fingertips to massage into skin with gentle upward and outward circular motions, focusing on areas that need attention (like eye makeup).

It gently cleanses with natural exfoliant papaya extract, and an oil infusion of sunflower and moringa seeds to lift dullness and make way for a renewed radiance. I finished this 12ml pot of the Farmacy Green Clean Cleansing Balm in 2 weeks but it easily could have finished quicker had I needed it for more heavy-duty makeup removal. I will note that if you do not have skin problems or you like fragranced skincare, then this product may seem too dull for you.If you aren’t sensitive to essential oils and love the scent of limes or the other scent offerings available, you’re going to enjoy the sensorial experience of this. Best-selling, award-winning makeup remover and face cleanser in one that instantly melts virtually all makeup, removes impurities and gently exfoliates! While I do love the Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm, it is rather hard to dig into – that’s why I keep a small metal spoon on hand to scoop out the product from the jar (it doesn’t come with a spatula).

Utilising Papaya Extract, the balm-to-oil formula creates a luxurious lather upon contact with water to gently exfoliate and refine skin, without stripping or drying. I don't use this balm on my eyes to remove my mascara, prefer to use something else, but this product removes all my make-up and leaves my skin silky soft and clean. Natural Exfoliation: Farmacy makeup cleansing balms are packed with natural enzymes found in papayas that exfoliate and provide you with a wonderful, healthy glow — no makeup required. I am a cleansing balm girl, I find them the best for really removing stubborn makeup (including waterproof mascara) and this one has not disappointed.I love how it feels on the skin, it doesn’t cause my erythema to erupt like crazy and after my second cleanse— my skin feels like a babies bum. My night time regime is Double cleanse (balm/oil depending on my mood), gentle cleanser, retinol and night time moisturizer. I had a Strawberry Shortcake doll back in the 80s and it really reminds me of that in a lovely nostalgic way. I was also shocked to find out they discontinued the other formula and you can only get it in the US now- not cool! This fan-favourite unctuous cleansing balm makes light work of dissolving dirt, make up, sunscreen and excess oil - eliminating grime to leave skin 'squeakily' clean but never stripped.