I haven’t shut up about how good Farmacy products are since becoming a beauty editor, but rarely does the opportunity roll around to receive a nice discount on the brand’s offerings. Thanks to Farmacy’s Friends and Family sale, though, that day is today! Until April 13, you’ll have the chance to receive 20% off all full-sized products (and sets) with the code SAVEBIG. I’d highly advise making haste, after Thursday, these items will be back to full price.
If you haven’t given the brand a spin just yet, allow me to help you out by giving you some background on my experience with the brand. It remains a consistent favorite of mine even though I’ve worked as a beauty editor for years now. The formulas are clean, incredibly effective, and IMO, extremely well-priced for what’s offered. It was one of the first skincare brands I used that wasn’t harsh but still worked incredibly well for my sensitive, acne-prone skin. I even think it rivals some high-end brands and is less than half the price. But, enough talking. If you’re looking to stock up on your Farmacy favorites or want to try a few new things, I’ve got you covered. Scroll through and happy shopping!
Even as a beauty editor who tries hundreds of cleansing balms, I always come back to this one. Nothing removes my makeup as quickly and easily without irritating or drying out my sensitive skin. It’s also fantastic for those who are acne-prone because it’s one of the few cleansing balms that’s completely free of any comedogenic ingredients. I can’t recommend it enough.
Dark spots are truly no match for this potent formula. Containing 3% tranexamic acid, 5% polyhydroxy acid, and azelaic acid, it lifts away pigmentation, dissolves dead skin, and clarifies active breakouts. I know, it sounds like it contains way too many acids to be gentle but trust me, it really is and works well for even my sensitive, reactive skin.
I’ll admit, my skincare routine pretty much changes monthly due to the nature of my job, but here’s a fun fact for you: this was one of the first cleaners I tried as a beauty writer and it’s still a favorite! I was completely shook at the time because I’d never found a cleanser that cleared my skin before that didn’t contain harsher actives like benzoyl peroxide. This cleanser changed all that for me. It’s so gentle on the skin and doesn’t dry you out, but clears breakouts so easily with papaya enzymes and detoxifying green clay.
I used prescription-strength tretinoin for years before trying this retinol from Farmacy. Let’s just say my sensitive skin was a lot happier once I switched to this gentler formula. I love that it contains ceramides to really hydrate the skin and repair a damaged barrier, but is still effective enough to fade fine lines, dark spots, and clear active blemishes.
The glow is absolutely real when you use this product. This was also one of the first products I tried from the brand and I couldn’t get over how smooth and radiant my skin was after one night of use. A powerful blend of lactic, glycolic, and fruit acids really resurface the skin, but don’t dry it out thanks to the proprietary honey blend and hyaluronic acid also present in the formula.
I’m huge on vitamin C serums and this 10% one from Farmacy doesn’t disappoint. In addition to a stable form of vitamin C, it contains upcycled tangerine peel and sugar beet to boost the skin’s moisture levels for extra radiance.
This cleanser works wonders for dry skin. It includes naturally-derived ingredients like coconut, sugar, and amino acids to gently remove surface impurities along with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and antioxidant-rich honey to reinforce the moisture barrier.
If you struggle with hyperpigmentation, niacinamide is a star ingredient you should definitely try adding to your routine. It fades dark spots and even helps with active blemishes. Farmacy’s mask with 10% niacinamide, panthenol, and beta-glocan balances oil production, and soothes and protects the skin while evening out tone.
My skincare routine is never complete without a good face oil. This one is packed with Farmacy’s proprietary honey blend, sea buckthorn, omega fatty acids, and a five-flower oil blend to give skin an otherworldly glow. As a bonus, it can also be used on both your hair and skin.
If you use retinoids or other drying acne medications, this hydration mask is for you. It provides soothing comfort to irritated or damaged skin with honey, ceramides, propolis, vitamin B, and amino acid-rich royal jelly. I’ve been dealing with some skin barrier damage for quite some time after being too aggressive with the tretinoin (lesson learned), but this mask has been a God-send and has helped my skin recover so much quicker. I also love that it contains no pore-clogging ingredients so it’s safe to use for those who are prone to breakouts.
New to the brand and not sure where to start? This best-sellers kit is your best bet. It includes (IMHO) all the best Farmacy offerings in mini sizes so you can give them a test run and see if they’re truly for you.
This skin-plumping serum contains multiple weights of hyaluronic acid to penetrate all layers of the skin along with a collagen-producing peptide to give your complexion a youthful glow.
Those with dry skin will love this honey- and ceramide-rich cream from the brand. It locks in moisture and replenishes the skin’s barrier with shea butter and vitamin E.
This purifying set contains another favorite of mine—Deep Sweep. It’s such a great daily exfoliant that’s super gentle and soothes red or irritated skin. Daily Greens is also a fantastic moisturizer for those with oily or acne-prone skin since it’s a lighter gel formula.
