Farmacy beauty skincare review

Farmacy skincare have been all over Instagram and I just couldn’t kill the curiosity without trying it out for myself.  I’ve been wanting to dive back into the Western beauty world slowly since it seems to have evolved exponentially, especially with indie brands and online beauty brands coming to the rise.  Farmacy isn’t actually an indie brand and can actually be find in Sephora stores in Canada and the US as well as Amazon!  With all the hype behind this brand, let’s break down the four products that they sent me and see if they are right for you!  Let’s go~

Who are Farmacy?
Farmacy works with local Farmers in Pennsylvannia to cultivate Echinacea GreenEnvy, Farmacy’s patent and exclusive potent plant that contains 3 times more natural antioxidants in its roots then regular Echinacea.  They also infuse some of their skincare products with organic honey that the bees help pollinate their Echinacea plants.  Farmacy prices themselves on being sustainable by using FSC certified paper and inks based on naturally renewable raw materials as well as recyclable jars and containers.  They are also paraben free, formaldehyde donor free, synthetic fragrance free, phthalate free, mineral oil free and cruelty free!This brand really makes me feel good inside, especially the tree hugger in me happy.  Nowadays, I give plastic straws dirty looks HAHA.  I need to get myself one of those bendable metal straws but now the real question is, now am I going to drink my bubbleteas?  Hmm…

Full name of product:
Farmacy Clean bee

Limited edition/ Permanent?:
Permanent

Description of product:
“A soothing, ultra-gentle facial cleanser perfect for everyday use! Made with sensitive skin in mind, Clean Bee lifts away excess oil, impurities and makeup while infusing moisture with honey and hyaluronic acid.

Gently cleanses.This clean cleanser is formulated with naturally derived ingredients, including coconut, sugar and amino acids, to remove excess oil, impurities and makeup. Completely free of harsh ingredients, it has a pH level of 5.6 and is safe for all skin types. It’s the perfect addition to any skin care regimen for dry, sensitive skin.

Infuses moisture.Hyaluronic acid, glycerin and antioxidant rich Echinacea GreenEnvy™ Honey help maintain the skin’s natural moisture barrier and leave skin feeling soft and clean.

Soothes + calms. Formulated with a powerful botanical blend of soothing turmeric, chamomile, calendula, aloe and licorice root.“

Price:
$28 USD/ $37 CDN

Amount of product:
150 mL/ 1.5 fl oz.

Duration before expiration:
Not stated but I’m guessing 1 year after opening

Country of Manufacture:
Made in USA

Animal testing?:
Not tested in animals

Where to buy:
Sephora
Farmacy

Ingredients:
– Coconut, Sugar and Amino Acid: Naturally derived cleansers to gently wash away surface oil, impurities, pollution residue and makeup.
– Hyaluronic Acid: Low molecular weight hyaluronic acid penetrates deeply for added moisture and hydration.
– Echinacea GreenEnvy™ Honey: Full of potent natural antioxidants, this special honey is made by the bees that live on the Farmacy farm.
– Botanical blend of turmeric, licorice root, chamomile, aloe and calendula: Reduces visible redness and soothes skin.

Water/Aqua/Eau, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Water, Decyl Glucoside, Maltooligosyl Glucoside, Lauryl Glucoside, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Echinacea Purpurea Root Extract, Honey Extract, Propolis Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Curcumin, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Betalne, Sodium Pca, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Abies Sibirica Oil, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Oil, Caramel, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Flower/Leaf Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Flavor (Aroma)*, Potassium Sorbate, Maltodextrin, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Phytate, Propanediol, Linalool (*Natural Flavor / Arome Naturel)

How to use:
Apply to wet skin and massage on face in a circular motion. Rinse with warm water. Use morning night. Twist pump to lock.

Product packaging:
Packaging for this cleanser is sleek, clean and to the point.  I love the font choice they used for all of their product packaging but that is besides the point LOL. The bottle is a super hard plastic with a nice pump which you can control.  If you wanted to take this on a travel, it wouldn’t be a problem since there is also a lock function in the nozzle.

Texture: 
Texture of this cleanser comes in a easy liquid formate which doesn’t lather up too much.  It does create slight bubbles, but nothing like a super rich lather.  On my dry skin, it doesn’t leave it feeling dry whatsoever which is a definite plus.  It is also very gentle on the skin, which is something that they mentioned in their description that even sensitive skin people can use this.

Fragrance?:
To my surprise, this cleanser actually has quite a strong “green” fragrance.  There isn’t any fragrance added into the cleanser, so I’m guessing it has to do with the blend of botanical blend of tumeric,  licorice root, chamomille, calendula and maybe even the many many oils I see in the list of ingredients near the middle to bottom of the list.  It does need some getting used to, but I actually quite enjoy green scents.  Smell-o-scale: 7/10 in terms of how strong the scent is.

pH level:
This cleanser has a pH level of 5 which is the closest to human skin’s pH.  This means that it will most likely not irritate the skin.

Pro:
-super gentle on the skin
-doesn’t strip the natural oils on the skin
-does its job well

Con:
-strong natural scent might not be for everyone

Repurchase?:
Yes

Stars given out of 5:
????

Overall thoughts:
Cosrx’s low pH cleanser has been a favourite of mine for a long time and has been the cleanser I’ve been using for the past 4 years now.  If I needed to recommend something that is easily accessible for those of you who don’t want to buy online or want to have the flexibility to return a product in a physical store, Farmacy’s cleanser would definitely be me next recommendation.  Its super gentle, doesn’t dry my skin out and does its job well. Two thumbs up.

Full name of product:
Farmacy green screen

Limited edition/ Permanent?:
Permanent

Description of product:
“Cover up with this gentle, broad-spectrum SPF 30 mineral sunscreen! It creates an invisible shield on all skin tones (no white cast!) to guard against harmful UVA/UVB rays and environmental pollution.

Sunscreen:
Broad spectrum SPF 30

Price:
$36

Amount of product:
50 mL/ 1.7 fl. oz

Duration before expiration:
Not stated

Country of Manufacture:
Made in USA

Animal testing?:
Not tested on animals

Where to buy:
Amazon
Sephora
Farmacy

Ingredients:
– Echinacea GreenEnvy™ & Cichoric Acid: Help maintain an even complexion and a youthful glow.
– Aronia Extract (Black Chokeberry) + Lutein (Marigold Extract): These natural antioxidants may guard against ambient blue light.

Active Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide 2.40%, Zinc Oxide 5.82%

Inactive Ingredients: Water (Aqua), 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.

How to use:
Apply daily over your moisturizer or under makeup.

Product packaging:
When I first got the parcel and started to unbox everything, I was gagging at how amazing the cardboard box was LOL The amount of thought that went into just the box was just breath taking.  They used the box and made it into an origami while printing all the information you’d need to know about the product inside as well.  UGH!  Green + beauty, best of both worlds.

Anyways, the sunscreen itself comes in this squeeze bottle with a cute wooden screw on lid.  Very straight forward packaging, not much to it.

Texture:
Now the texture of the sunscreen feels lightweight at first but for me, it doesn’t seem to every really settle into the skin.  Like the name says, it feels like there is a screen on top of my skin.  I’m used to a lot of different formulations when it comes to sunscreen, especially being exposed with the ones K-beauty has to offer.  This sunscreen isn’t greasy per se, but it just doesn’t seem to settle in and dry down with even my dry skin.  Quite odd indeed.

Now this sunscreen claims to have no flash back and it is definitely true!  You can see right here that there is almost no flash back.

No white cast here!  Oh I remember the days when I was a child (wow I sound hella old) when sunscreens smelled like liquid playdoh and went on the skin super thick and greasy.  Thank god we have evolved from that.

Fragrance:
No fragrance detected

Pro:
-lightweight
-no white cast/ flashbacks

Con:
-doesn’t seem to settle into the skin

Repurchase?:
Maybe

Stars given out of 5:
⭐️⭐️⭐️

Overall thoughts:
I actually don’t mind this sunscreen not fully settling into my skin, but there are those days where I want something a bit dry.  But when my skin does feel like it is dry, I do crave for this.  Overall I think this is a good choice for a sunscreen but those who have oily skin might not like it.

Full name of product:
Farmacy honey drop

Limited edition/ Permanent?:
Permanent

Description of product:
“Keep dry skin at bay all day with each weightless drop of this intensely moisturizing gel-cream! It’s so lightweight that it feels like nothing on—yet it plumps, nourishes and hydrates skin with a triple hyaluronic acid complex and six natural superfoods, including our antioxidant-rich Echinacea GreenEnvy™ honey.

Hydrates with honey. The honey in this lightweight moisturizer is locally sourced from our farm in upstate New York, where our happy, healthy VIBs pollinate Echinacea GreenEnvy™ flowers, infusing the honey with potent natural antioxidants.

Replenishes moisture & plumps skin. Hyaluronic acid complex (aka nature’s moisture magnet) holds up to 1,000 times its weight in water. The three molecular weights in this honey moisturizer replenish moisture reservoir at different levels to make sure your skin is plumped with hydration.

Nourishes with six superfoods. Echinacea GreenEnvy™, Echinacea GreenEnvy™ Honey, royal jelly, propolis, fermented soy and cupuaçu butter naturally lock in moisture, replenish nutrients and deliver amino acids to maintain skin’s elasticity.

Seeing is believing. Watch as our golden cupuaçu butter beads from the Amazon melt into skin and disappear as they’re absorbed, releasing long-lasting hydration you’ll see and feel!”

Price:
$45 USD/ $58 CDN

Amount of product:
50 mL/ 1.7 fl oz

Duration before expiration:
1 year

Country of Manufacture:
Made in USA

Animal testing?:
Not tested on Animals

Where to buy:
Amazon
Sephora
Farmacy

Ingredients:
– Echinacea GreenEnvy™ Honey: Hydrates, purifies and heals with potent natural antioxidants to reveal a healthy glow.
– Triple Hyaluronic Acid Complex: Helps boost the skin’s natural moisture; supports firmness and elasticity.
– Propolis + Royal Jelly: Supports skin renewal for a younger appearance. 
– Fermented Soy: Help moisturize, soften, and reduce water loss, leaving skin looking plump and hydrated.
– Cupuaçu Butter Beads: Melt easily onto the skin to release long-lasting moisture; support the skin’s moisture barrier function; help nurture and soften the skin.

How to use:
Scoop a small amount out with the spatula, and warm between the palms of your hands. Apply to clean skin in sweeping upward and outward motions. Use day and night.

Product packaging:
I have to say that Farmacy’s glass jars is definitely what caught my eye on Instagram.  It’s so superficial of me to say but its true.  I’m like a crow when I see shiny new things hehe.  I don’t think I’ll be able to throw away this jar when I’m done with it.  I love the same wooden screw on lid detailing that they have and best part?

THE LID IS MAGNETIC AND THERE IS A METAL SPATULA.  WHATTTTT!! I die….  Not even K-beauty has anything cool like this.  My god!

Texture/ Finish:
Texture of this moisturizer is a super lightweight gel.  Sometimes gel products work for me but most of the time it doesn’t.  Unfortunately this time, the honey drop moisturizer didn’t work for my super dry skin type.  I have tried layering it with other products, using it on its own and even layering it with the green screen.  When I do use it with the green screen, moisture levels are not shabby but that combo would be better for me during the summer time.  I think those with normal, combo and oily skin type would enjoy this moisturizer more then my sad dry skin. It absorbs into the skin very quickly, leaving no greasy feeling at all, which would actually be a good lightweight hydrator before make up!

pH level:
pH 5

Fragrance:
No fragrance detected

Pro:
-super lightweight moisturizer
-non-greasy

Con:
-not hydrating enough for my dry skin

Repurchase?:
No

Stars given out of 5:
⭐️⭐️⭐️

Overall thoughts:
I think this product is quite nice but definitely not for those who have dry skin.  It isn’t hydrating enough and left my skin tight and dry throughout the day.  This is definitely best for the other skin type categories but it isn’t a bad product at all!  Hopefully they come out with a thicker cream for dry skin people like me :).

Full name of product:
Farmacy honey butter

Limited edition/ Permanent?:
Permanent

Description of product:
“Make a beeline for the lip addiction that’s actually good for you! Our beeswax lip balm is 100% natural and formulated with a super-blend of our special honey and our three-C complex: coconut oil, cocoa butter and cupuaçu butter. Deeply nourishing and rich in antioxidants, it moisturizes and conditions lips for a smooth color application.

Price:
$10 USD/ $13 CDN

Amount of product:
3.4 g/ 0.12 oz

Duration before expiration:
Not stated

Country of Manufacture:
Made in Korea

Animal testing?:
Not tested on animals

Where to buy:
Sephora
Farmacy

Ingredients:
– Beeswax: Conditions lips and acts as a protective barrier to maintain moisture.
– Echinacea GreenEnvy™ Honey: Replenishes moisture, nourishes and soothes.
– E (Vitamin E, that is): Softens dry lips.
– Three-C complex: Coconut oil, cocoa butter and cupuaçu butter hydrate with emollients derived from essential fatty acids.

How to use:
Apply to the lips throughout the day and overnight for round-the-clock benefits. To use it as a primer, apply to lips before color to create a smooth, supple base.

Product packaging:
This lip balm comes in a easy to use twist up stick, the best type of packaging in my opinion since it is easy and I  don’t have to stick my dirty fingers in any pots.  I’m actually quite surprised to see that this product is made in Korea and not US.  Nothing crazy about this packaging, just your standard lip balm in a stick format.

Texture/ Finish:
I’m quite pleased to find out that this lip balm isn’t hard like the Burts Bee’s lip balms.  When I read “bees wax” lip balms, I automatically think that this is going to feel weird and hard on the lips but the honey butter glides onto the lips easily and coats it effortlessly.  It hydrates my lips for hours even after it is fully absorbed.  If you do want to use this as a base before your lippies, I’d recommend you to use it sparingly since a little goes a lot way and you don’t want your lipstick to be slipping and sliding everywhere.

Fragrance?:
No fragrance detected.

Pro:
-easily applied
-buttery and hydrating

Con:
None!

Repurchase?:
Yes!

Stars given out of 5:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Overall thoughts:
I love this lip balm and it is definitely added onto my favourite lip balm list.  I really should do a favourite lip balm post for you guys because I found so many new favourites hehe.  Overall I think this is a great lip balm and definitely worth the price tag if your looking for a hydrating lip friend.

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So what do I think of Farmacy after trying four of their products for more then a month now?  I’m actually very impressed with the brand.  Their attention to detail with not just the packaging but the box that it comes in as well is top notch.  I love that the brand pays tribute to saving the environment and being cruelty free as well as using ingredients that is safe for the skin.  I would love to try more from this brand and definitely give you guys the green light if you’ve been itching to try this brand.  Products gifted by Farmacy.  Not a sponsored post.

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