As soon as I learnt about Farmacy I knew I wanted to try
their products. Their rustic eco-friendly packaging is gorgeous and their
products look so enticing. The ethos behind the brand is ‘using science to
enhance the goodness nature provides’. I like that idea and I believe it works.
I think combining science and nature can produce some excellent results and
this brand is an example of that. All their products are powered by Echinacea
GreenEnvy which is a unique patented protected variant of Echinacea Purpurea.
This is Farmacy’s special ingredient. It contains a potent natural antioxidant,
Cichoric Acid which helps protect and firm the skin. This ingredient also
assists in promoting a more even toned complexion, normalising the skin
pigmentation process.
The first product I tried is the Sleep Tight Firming Night Balm. I
managed to find 2 brand new sample/travel sized pots of these on eBay so I
snapped them up.
Upon first use I was surprised at the texture of this, it is
extremely unique and not like a night balm I’ve come across before. It is a
thick non-sticky gel which melts into oil upon contact, a tiny bit goes a long
way. It is worth noting that upon application it does feel greasy and it takes a while to sink in but it doesn’t suffocate or feel overwhelming on the
skin like some balms do, if that makes sense. I find that when I wake up the
next day my skin looks bright and rested and the product has disappeared into
skin leaving it hydrated, plump and glowing. Interestingly it contains
vegetable derived ‘retinoid-like’ ingredients which is most likely what
contributes to that radiance and smooth skin. As you can see below the
ingredient list is impressive and I did fear that all the different oils would
break me out but so far so good.
In terms of the scent although it is packed with some
gorgeous smelling citrus fruit oils it doesn’t smell particularly like
anything, faintly herbal I’d say. This may be a bonus for some. I have nearly finished
my first pot of this and wouldn’t hesitate to buy the full size when the time
comes. If you are looking for a light balm which works well on combination oily
dehydrated skin, then I would give this a go!
You can buy this here at Cult Beauty for £42.00
Ingredients:
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Coco-Caprylate,
Dextrin Palmitate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Sorbitan
Sesquioleate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed
Oil, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Octyldodecanol, Patented Echinacea Purpurea
'Greenenvytm' Root Extract, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis
(Evening Primrose) Oil, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis
(Jojoba) Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Amber Powder,
Amino-Esters-1, Bidens Pilosa Extract, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil,
Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime)
Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis
(Orange) Peel Oil, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Cor Urcuma Longa (Turmeric)
Root Extract, Echinacea Purpurea Extract, Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil,
Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Unsaponifiables, Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil, Melia Azadirachta
Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil,
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Ormenis Multicaulis (Chamomile) Flower Oil,
Phenoxyethanol, Ribes Nigrum (Black Currant) Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis
(Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Silica Silylate, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit
Extract, Spilanthes Acmella Flower Extract, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate,
Water (Aqua), Zingier Officinale (Ginger) Root Oil.
The next two products I bought whilst in the US from
Sephora. I could have easily bought everything from the brand but I limited
myself!
Sunscreen options are everywhere with so many brands
releasing them but Green Screen stood out to me. It bases itself on being an
environmental protector as well as protecting the skin from UV rays. It claims to guard against free radicals
emitted from smart phones and computers, which can lead to accelerated photo
aging. I never like the idea of using
a cream which is packed with chemicals but this one is a blend of mineral based
SPF actives, Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide, along with the GreenEnvy, Black
Chokeberry and Marigold extracts. I’ve been using it for just over a month, out
of this and the other SPF I have, this has been the one I’m reaching for most
days.
(Firming Night Balm Left, Green Screen Right)
It’s a true cream but does not feel in the slightest bit
greasy, nor does it leave a white cast. It blends well with all products
applied underneath and glides over skin with ease leaving a perfect base for
makeup. Almost a semi-matte finish. One of the issues I have with typical
sunscreens is that they clog my pores and break me out but I can confidently
say this does neither and I love that it doesn’t have a typical SPF scent. I
cannot rave about this enough! I am disappointed that it’s not currently
available in the UK but I am hoping Cult Beauty will eventually start stocking
it!
I bought this here at Sephora for $36.00
Ingredients:
Water, Ethyl
Macadamiate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Propanediol, C12-15
Alkyl Benzoate, Polysorbate 80, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Echinacea
Purpurea Root Extract, Aronia Melanocarpa Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Verbascum
Thapsus Flower, Tagetes Erecta Flower Extract, Alteromonas Ferment Extract,
7-Dehydrocholesterol, Zea Mays (Corn) Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed
Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Malic Acid, Tocopherol,
Myristic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Panthenol,
Stearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-6 Isostearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Alumina,
Behenic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Caprylyl, Methicone, Dimethicone,
Cyclohexasiloxane, Isohexadecane, Triethoxysilylethyl, Polydimethylsiloxyethyl
Hexyl Dimethicone, Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl, Dimethicone,
1,2-Hexanediol, Behenyl Alcohol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polyhydroxystearic
Acid, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Cellulose Gum,
Sorbitan Oleate, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol,
Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Citrate, Citric
Acid, Sodium Phytate
Last but
certainly not least is Green Clean Makeup Meltaway Cleansing Balm. Oh my! I
love this stuff!! There is no way I needed to add another balm to my stash of
about 7 but I couldn’t resist, as soon as I laid eyes on it I knew I needed it!
The plastic tub is super lightweight and has a plastic insert which sits tightly
as a seal, this holds a spatula so you can easily scoop the product out
hygienically. Genius!
As you can
see the balm is a pale mint green colour and smells like chocolate limes but
not in an overpowering way. It contains lime, bergamot and orange essential
oils which seriously give an uplifting and revitalizing experience. Papaya
extract gently smooth's the surface of the skin and acts as a natural
exfoliant, while Sunflower and Ginger Root Oil gently cleanses and nourishes.
The texture
of this is super silky and incredibly lightweight. Only a small amount is
needed although I can’t help but use a big scoop of this! It breaks down into
an oil texture quickly. I’ve found the best way to use this balm is as a makeup
remover, it seriously breaks down everything and quickly! Including eye makeup
without any irritation or causing me to go blind. One of my favourite things
about this is that it emulsifies so well. As soon as you add water it
immediately transforms into a milk which is easily rinsed off. See demonstration pictures below...
The only other
product I can compare this to is Clinique Take the Day off balm but with more
sass. I would say it is easier at melting and is softer to the touch. My face
is left super soft, comfortable and completely clean without any film or greasy
residue left behind. All without the use of cotton pads or a cloth to remove! It
is fast becoming one of my favourite cleansers for both the 1st and
2nd cleanse step. I am a little bit addicted and I will be
repurchasing! I’d say it would be ideal for all skin types including sensitive.
Farmacy you have hit the jackpot with this!
You can buy
here at Cult Beauty for £32.00, unfortunately due to the popularity there
is a wait list. I’d say sign up! Quick!
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, Glycerin, Butylene
Glycol, Echinacea Purpurea Root Extract, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract,
Moringa Pterygosperma Seed Extract, Disodium Phosphate, Citric Acid.
Have you tried anything from Farmacy? I'd love to know your experiences. Next on my list to try from them is the Sheet Masks and Rise 'N Shine Moisturiser!
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