Comparison between Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Meltaway Cleansing Balm vs. E.l.f. Cosmetics Holy Hydration! Daily Cleanser

Find out which product is better for your skin.

31 Ingredients 29

1
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
1
Water
2
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
2
Decyl Glucoside
3
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
3
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
4
PEG-10 Isostearate
4
Glycerin
5
Polyethylene
5
Sodium Chloride
6
Phenoxyethanol
6
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
7
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
7
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
8
Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil
8
Ceramide Np
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Uniqueness26 out of 31
83.9%
Uniqueness24 out of 29
82.8%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
Yes
Cruelty free
No
Yes
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
16 out of 31
52%
chemical
8 out of 31
26%
natural
6 out of 29
21%
chemical
18 out of 29
62%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Glycerin#25Butylene Glycol#26
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Citric Acid#31
Dry skin
Positive: 4Negative: 0
Glycerin#4Sodium Hyaluronate#111,2-Hexanediol#18Butylene Glycol#24
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Citric Acid#22

Detailed view

Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Meltaway Cleansing Balm vs. E.l.f. Cosmetics Holy Hydration! Daily Cleanser
Position 1

#1Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

Origin: chemical
Role: Emollient
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

Position 2

#2Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient that also hydrates the skin without leaving a fatty film. When applied, the component feels smooth and light. In haircare products, it’s also used for hydrating purposes. It makes hair silky, lowers tangling, and makes hair smooth.

It’s safe for most people, except for people with allergic reactions to coconut or palm oil because these oils are usually used for producing the component.

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#2Decyl Glucoside

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Surfactant
Cleansing
EWG Rating [ 2 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]

Decyl glucoside is a surfactant. It provides degreasing and wetting effects. It removes dirt and sebum gently. It doesn’t irritate the skin but at the same time, it’s an effective cleanser. It’s considered to be the safest among all the other surfactants.

Position 3

#3PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate

Origin: chemical
Role: Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
Malassezia unsafe
PEG
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
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#3Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Cleansing agent, Foam booster, Hair conditioning, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
Cleansing
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]

Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a pH 4.5-5.5 liquid that is used to improve the overall efficiency of the formulation. It’s usually combined with different surfactants and is used because of its cleansing efficiency. It helps to remove sebum and dirt from the skin and hair. It also works as a foaming agent helping to make a pleasant foam.

Position 4

#4PEG-10 Isostearate

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
PEG
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
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#4Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

Position 5

#5Polyethylene

Origin: chemical
Role: Abrasive, Binding, Bulking agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Film former, Viscosity controlling agent
Cleansing
Softening
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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#5Sodium Chloride

Origin: natural
Role: Flavoring agent, Viscosity controlling agent
Antiseptic
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Sodium Chloride is a very famous ingredeint also known as Salt. Yes, it’s the same salt you can find on your table. In cosmetics, it is used as a preservative helping the product to live longer. It is also used as a peeling agent in different scrubs. Human contact with this element since ancient times and that's why it is 100% safe.

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