Farmstay Tea Tree Biome Calming Cleansing Water Set

A cleansing water is a lightweight, low-foam makeup remover and daily cleanser applied with a cotton pad -you saturate the pad, sweep it gently across your face, and it dissolves makeup, sunscreen residue, and daily impurities without needing to rinse. It's micellar-style in texture, meaning the surfactants (here, gentle Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate and Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate) attract and lift both oil-based and water-based debris. No rinsing is required, though you can follow with a water-based second cleanser if you wear heavy makeup or sunscreen.

Tea Tree extract at 105ppm (Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract) is a functional concentration in a rinse-free cleansing context. Tea Tree's key active compounds -terpinen-4-ol in particular -have well-documented antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. In a daily cleanser it helps manage acne-causing bacteria on the skin's surface, reduces redness, and controls excess sebum without the dryness that comes from undiluted tea tree oil. At this level it works -it's not a trace ingredient added for the name.

The Biome Complex here refers to a combination of Bifida Ferment Lysate (a postbiotic that supports the skin's microbiome and barrier), Lactose (a prebiotic sugar that feeds beneficial skin bacteria), and Milk Protein (skin-conditioning and microbiome-supportive). Together they help the cleanser do something most cleansers don't: remove impurities while simultaneously supporting the skin's natural microbial balance. This is especially relevant for acne-prone or sensitised skin, where repeated cleansing can disrupt the microbiome and worsen breakouts or redness over time.

It handles daily SPF and light-to-medium makeup well -the Polyglyceryl surfactants and Dipropylene Glycol base are effective at lifting oil-based residue including most mineral and chemical sunscreens. For waterproof mascara or very long-wear, high-pigment makeup, a dedicated eye makeup remover or an oil-based first cleanser will do a more thorough job; the cleansing water is better used as your face cleanser in that case, followed by water-based second cleansing if needed. This is a real-world limitation of all cleansing waters, not a weakness specific to this one.

The formulation is well-balanced for both skin types. The surfactant system -Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate and Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate with Coco-Betaine -is among the gentler options used in K-beauty cleansers, much less stripping than SLS or SLES-based formulas. Tea Tree at 105ppm works on acne-causing bacteria without the over-drying effect of leave-on tea tree concentrates. The Bifida Ferment Lysate, Panthenol, and Centella Asiatica Extract all help maintain barrier integrity post-cleanse. One note for fragrance-sensitive skin: the formula contains Bergamot Fruit Oil and Phenethyl Alcohol, so patch-testing on the neck is wise if you react to fragrance.

This is a first-cleanse product -it works as a makeup-removing cleansing step before your main water-based cleanser. In a classic K-beauty double-cleanse routine it replaces an oil cleanser or balm, though it's lighter than both. Because it requires no rinsing, it's particularly useful for mornings (when a full double-cleanse isn't needed), travel, or days when your skin is too sensitised for a heavier first cleanse. If you're wearing SPF and light makeup daily, this cleanser alone -used thoroughly with multiple fresh cotton pads -can also work as a standalone single step.

It removes light to medium eye makeup gently when held briefly against the lashes before sweeping away. For heavy or waterproof eye makeup, a dedicated oil-based remover will be more effective. Always be gentle around the eye area -press and lift rather than rub, and avoid getting the product directly into the eyes.

Yes. It contains bergamot fruit oil and the declared fragrance allergen limonene. For most people this is well tolerated in a quick wipe-off product, but anyone with known fragrance sensitivity should approach with care and patch-test first. The soothing botanicals in the formula help keep it comfortable for the majority of skin types.