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Farmacy Green Clean Whipped Foaming Cleanser

This whipped foaming cleanser is designed to tackle dirt, oil, and pollution-induced impurities. It uses a blend of green clay, papaya enzyme, and moringa to purify the skin without stripping it.

Sephora price

$32.00

Price matters most when you are trying to learn whether this lane belongs in your routine without turning the test into a luxury gamble.

Sephora reviews

4.5 / 5

About 686 reviews on the current Sephora source, so there is real volume behind the reputation.

Shoppers keep mentioning

Clean at SephoraBest for Oily, Combo, Normal SkinGood for: Skin BarrierCruelty-FreeGood for: PoresMoringa: Nourishes skin by removing visible impurities caused by pollution.Green Clay: Helps absorb oil and remove buildup without stripping skin barrier.Papaya: Helps cleanse skin and lift away impurities.PoresDullnessand Uneven Texture

These are the shopper themes that keep showing up around this listing and shape why people open it in the first place.

Glass take

4.5 / 5 overall fit

A solid daily cleanser for oily and combination skin that effectively removes impurities without stripping.

Farmacy Green Clean Whipped Foaming Cleanser

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What Sephora says

What this product is supposed to do

A cleanser that draws out dirt, oil, and impurities caused by pollution with green clay, papaya enzyme, and moringa.

NormalCombinationand OilyPoresDullnessand Uneven Texture

Start with your favorite Farmacy Cleansing Balm (sold separately) to remove makeup.

Then apply Whipped Foaming Cleanser daily AM/PM to wet skin.

Rinse and pat dry.

Avoid direct contact with eyes.

What Glass adds

What actually matters before you buy it

A good choice for those who prefer a foaming cleanser to remove daily impurities, especially if you have oily or combination skin. It works well as a second step after an oil-based cleanser for a thorough cleanse.

Daily cleansing routine

Many users appreciate this as a reliable daily cleanser that effectively removes oil and impurities without over-drying.

Paired with cleansing balm

Frequently mentioned as a great second step after using Farmacy's Green Clean Cleansing Balm for a complete double cleanse.

Best for

When this is a smart buy

  • Oily and combination skin
  • Daily cleansing
  • Removing impurities from pollution

Skip if

When this is the wrong lane

  • You prefer a very gentle, non-foaming cleanser
  • Your skin is very dry or sensitive and easily stripped

Routine fit

How to use it

This cleanser is best used after an oil-based cleanser to remove any remaining impurities. Apply to wet skin, lather, rinse, and pat dry. It's suitable for both morning and evening routines.

Why it works

Where it earns the slot and where it does not

The useful question is not whether this product is good in a vacuum. It is whether it makes your routine easier to run or just adds one more bottle with a familiar ingredient on it.

What it actually does well

  • Effective cleansing for oily/combo skin
  • Contains beneficial ingredients like moringa and papaya
  • Does not strip the skin barrier
  • Pleasant texture and scent

Where it starts to feel redundant

  • May not be suitable for very dry or sensitive skin
  • Foaming action might be too much for some

Routine fit

Where it belongs in the stack

Morning or night

Can be used morning and night as part of your cleansing ritual. In the morning, it helps remove any excess oil accumulated overnight. At night, it effectively cleanses away the day's buildup.

Glass rating

How this formula scores in real life

4.5/ 5 overall

A solid daily cleanser for oily and combination skin that effectively removes impurities without stripping.

Cleansing efficacy

4.6 / 5

Removes daily grime and excess oil effectively, leaving skin feeling clean.

Skin feel

4.4 / 5

Leaves skin feeling refreshed and balanced, not tight or dry.

Full ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient, what it does, and whether I care

Solvent

Water/Aqua/Eau

Badness

0.0 / 10

The base for many skincare formulations.

Usually helps with

Hydration

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Humectant

Glycerin

Badness

0.0 / 10

Attracts moisture to the skin, keeping it hydrated and soft.

Usually helps with

Hydration, softening

Watch for

Surfactant

Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate

Badness

1.0 / 10

A gentle surfactant that creates lather and cleanses the skin.

Usually helps with

Cleansing

Watch for

Can be drying for some skin types if not formulated well.

Surfactant

Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate

Badness

1.0 / 10

A mild surfactant derived from coconut oil and glycine, known for its gentle cleansing properties.

Usually helps with

Gentle cleansing

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Surfactant

Decyl Glucoside

Badness

0.0 / 10

A very mild, plant-derived surfactant that creates foam and cleanses without stripping.

Usually helps with

Gentle cleansing, foaming

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Viscosity Controlling Agent

Magnesium Aluminum Silicate

Badness

0.0 / 10

A clay mineral used to thicken formulations and absorb excess oil.

Usually helps with

Thickening, oil absorption

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Surfactant

Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate

Badness

1.0 / 10

A mild anionic surfactant that provides good cleansing and foaming.

Usually helps with

Cleansing, foaming

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Surfactant

Coconut Acid

Badness

1.0 / 10

A fatty acid derived from coconut oil, contributes to cleansing and lather.

Usually helps with

Cleansing

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Surfactant

Sodium Lauroamphoacetate

Badness

1.0 / 10

A mild amphoteric surfactant that helps to cleanse and foam.

Usually helps with

Cleansing, foaming

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Surfactant

Myristic Acid

Badness

2.0 / 10

A fatty acid that can act as a surfactant and emulsifier, contributing to cleansing and lather.

Usually helps with

Cleansing

Watch for

Can be comedogenic for some.

Surfactant

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

Badness

1.0 / 10

A mild surfactant derived from lactic acid and lauric acid.

Usually helps with

Gentle cleansing

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Skin Conditioning Agent

Moringa Oleifera Leaf Water

Badness

0.0 / 10

Water derived from moringa leaves, known for its antioxidant and purifying properties.

Usually helps with

Antioxidant, purifying

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Humectant

Sodium Pca

Badness

0.0 / 10

A component of the skin's natural moisturizing factor, it helps to attract and retain moisture.

Usually helps with

Hydration

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Absorbent

Kaolin

Badness

0.0 / 10

A mild clay that helps to absorb excess oil and impurities from the skin.

Usually helps with

Oil absorption, gentle exfoliation

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Exfoliant

Lactobacillus/Papaya Fruit Ferment Extract

Badness

2.0 / 10

Contains papain, an enzyme that gently exfoliates the skin by breaking down dead skin cells.

Usually helps with

Exfoliation, brightening

Watch for

Can cause sensitivity in some individuals.

Antioxidant

Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract

Badness

0.0 / 10

Rich in antioxidants, it helps protect the skin from environmental damage.

Usually helps with

Antioxidant protection

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Absorbent

Montmorillonite

Badness

0.0 / 10

A type of clay known for its ability to absorb impurities and excess oil.

Usually helps with

Oil absorption, detoxification

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Antioxidant

Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract

Badness

3.0 / 10

Contains vitamin C and antioxidants, but can be photosensitizing and potentially irritating.

Usually helps with

Brightening

Watch for

Photosensitivity, irritation.

Surfactant

Quillaja Saponaria Wood Extract

Badness

1.0 / 10

A natural foaming agent derived from soapbark.

Usually helps with

Foaming

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Surfactant

Lauric Acid

Badness

2.0 / 10

A fatty acid that contributes to cleansing and lather. Can be comedogenic.

Usually helps with

Cleansing

Watch for

Can be comedogenic for acne-prone skin.

Surfactant

Cocamide Mipa

Badness

1.0 / 10

A non-ionic surfactant used to increase foam and viscosity.

Usually helps with

Foaming, thickening

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Surfactant

Sodium Isethionate

Badness

1.0 / 10

A mild surfactant that creates a creamy lather and cleanses effectively.

Usually helps with

Cleansing, foaming

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Viscosity Controlling Agent

Xanthan Gum

Badness

0.0 / 10

A thickening agent that also helps to stabilize emulsions.

Usually helps with

Thickening, stabilizing

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Viscosity Controlling Agent

Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate

Badness

0.0 / 10

A synthetic polymer used to thicken formulations.

Usually helps with

Thickening

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Preservative

Sodium Benzoate

Badness

1.0 / 10

A common preservative that prevents microbial growth.

Usually helps with

Preservation

Watch for

Can cause irritation in sensitive individuals, especially when combined with acidic ingredients.

Emollient

Palmitic Acid

Badness

1.0 / 10

A fatty acid that can soften and smooth the skin.

Usually helps with

Emollience

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Exfoliant

Lactic Acid

Badness

2.0 / 10

An alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that exfoliates the skin, improves texture, and can help with hydration.

Usually helps with

Exfoliation, hydration, texture improvement

Watch for

Can increase sun sensitivity; may cause stinging on compromised skin.

Absorbent

Illite

Badness

0.0 / 10

A type of clay that helps to absorb impurities and excess oil.

Usually helps with

Oil absorption

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Fragrance Ingredient

3-Hexenol

Badness

2.0 / 10

A synthetic fragrance compound with a green, leafy scent.

Usually helps with

Fragrance

Watch for

Potential allergen for sensitive skin.

Fragrance Ingredient

Beta-Caryophyllene

Badness

2.0 / 10

A terpene found in many plants, contributing to aroma. Has potential anti-inflammatory properties.

Usually helps with

Fragrance, potential anti-inflammatory

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Potential allergen.

Fragrance Ingredient

Canarium Luzonicum Gum Nonvolatiles

Badness

2.0 / 10

A resin from the elemi tree, used for its aromatic properties.

Usually helps with

Fragrance

Watch for

Potential allergen.

Fragrance Ingredient

Citronellal

Badness

3.0 / 10

A common fragrance component with a citrusy scent. Can be a skin irritant and allergen.

Usually helps with

Fragrance

Watch for

Skin irritant, potential allergen.

Antioxidant

Citrus Limon (Lime) Fruit Extract

Badness

3.0 / 10

Contains antioxidants and vitamin C, but can be photosensitizing and potentially irritating.

Usually helps with

Brightening

Watch for

Photosensitivity, irritation.

Antioxidant

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract

Badness

3.0 / 10

Contains antioxidants and vitamin C, but can be photosensitizing and potentially irritating.

Usually helps with

Brightening

Watch for

Photosensitivity, irritation.

Fragrance Ingredient

Eugenol

Badness

3.0 / 10

A component of essential oils, often found in clove oil. Can be a skin irritant and allergen.

Usually helps with

Fragrance

Watch for

Skin irritant, potential allergen.

Antioxidant

Hydroxyacetophenone

Badness

1.0 / 10

A synthetic antioxidant that also functions as a skin conditioning agent.

Usually helps with

Antioxidant, skin conditioning

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Fragrance Ingredient

Hexenyl Acetate

Badness

2.0 / 10

A synthetic fragrance compound with a fruity, green aroma.

Usually helps with

Fragrance

Watch for

Potential allergen.

Fragrance Ingredient

Linalool

Badness

3.0 / 10

A naturally occurring compound found in many flowers and spices. Can be a skin irritant and allergen.

Usually helps with

Fragrance

Watch for

Skin irritant, potential allergen.

Fragrance Ingredient

Linalyl Acetate

Badness

2.0 / 10

A synthetic fragrance compound with a floral, bergamot-like scent.

Usually helps with

Fragrance

Watch for

Potential allergen.

Fragrance Ingredient

Triethyl Citrate

Badness

1.0 / 10

Used as a solvent and fragrance ingredient. Can help neutralize odors.

Usually helps with

Fragrance, solvent

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Antioxidant

Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Extract

Badness

2.0 / 10

Contains antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties.

Usually helps with

Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory

Watch for

Can be irritating for some skin types.

Surfactant

Capric Acid

Badness

2.0 / 10

A fatty acid that can contribute to cleansing and lather. Can be comedogenic.

Usually helps with

Cleansing

Watch for

Can be comedogenic for acne-prone skin.

Exfoliant

Quartz

Badness

3.0 / 10

A mineral that can be used as a physical exfoliant. Its effectiveness and safety depend on particle size and shape.

Usually helps with

Physical exfoliation

Watch for

Can be too abrasive for some skin types, leading to micro-tears.

Surfactant

Saponaria Officinalis Leaf/Root Extract

Badness

1.0 / 10

A natural source of saponins, which create lather and have cleansing properties.

Usually helps with

Natural cleansing, foaming

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Preservative

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

Badness

0.0 / 10

A natural preservative derived from fermented radish root.

Usually helps with

Preservation

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Humectant

Gluconolactone

Badness

1.0 / 10

A PHA (polyhydroxy acid) that acts as a humectant and a gentle exfoliant. Less irritating than AHAs.

Usually helps with

Gentle exfoliation, hydration

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Binder

Maltodextrin

Badness

0.0 / 10

A polysaccharide used as a binder and to improve texture.

Usually helps with

Texture improvement

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Colorant

Yellow 5 (Ci 19140)

Badness

3.0 / 10

A synthetic colorant that can cause allergic reactions in some individuals.

Usually helps with

Color

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Potential allergen.

Colorant

Blue 1 (Ci 42090)

Badness

3.0 / 10

A synthetic colorant that can cause allergic reactions in some individuals.

Usually helps with

Color

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Potential allergen.

Fragrance Ingredient

Limonene

Badness

3.0 / 10

A common fragrance component with a citrus scent. Can be a skin irritant and allergen.

Usually helps with

Fragrance

Watch for

Skin irritant, potential allergen.

Fragrance

Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Fruit Extract

Badness

5.0 / 10

Included in the source ingredient list. Glass treats this as part of the supporting formula unless it overlaps with a known active, preservative, or fragrance flag.

Usually helps with

Formula completeness and routine context

Watch for

Personal sensitivity, especially if your skin is reactive or the ingredient overlaps with other products in your routine

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FAQ

The fast answers people actually need

Is this cleanser good for oily skin?

Yes, this cleanser is formulated for oily, combination, and normal skin types. It contains green clay to help absorb excess oil and impurities.

Can I use this cleanser if I have sensitive skin?

While it contains some gentle surfactants, it also includes fragrance ingredients and fruit extracts that could potentially irritate sensitive skin. It's recommended to patch test first.

What is the best way to use this cleanser?

It's recommended to use this as a second step in your cleansing routine after removing makeup with an oil-based cleanser. Apply to wet skin, lather, rinse thoroughly, and pat dry.