Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm - Original Versus Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Cleansing Balm
Updated on April 16, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm 17 ingredients
Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Cleansing Balm 11 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm 17 ingredients
Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Cleansing Balm 11 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientEthylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
PEG-10 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningMalpighia Glabra Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
AntioxidantVaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl Stearate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, PEG-10 Isostearate, Synthetic Wax, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Water, Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract, Parfum, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Ascorbic Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate comes from Isostearic Acid and glycerin.
It is an emollient, emulsifier, and gentle cleanser. As an emollient, it helps trap moisture to keep skin soft and hydrated. Emulsifiers help prevent ingredients from separating.
This ingredient is common in oil-based products. This is because it helps oil-ingredients be easily washed away without leaving a residue.
Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-20 Glyceryl TriisostearateThis oil comes from the seeds of the desert shrub called Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil, a non-comedogenic oil.
Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient.
It also contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant and protects your skin against oxidative damage.
This ingredient humectant properties, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some strains of bacteria.
Studies also show it helps in wound healing. In fact, Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Fun fact: Jojoba oil similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. It is also promising with helping to regulate sebum production.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilIngredient Ratings
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Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm 17 ingredients
Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Cleansing Balm 11 ingredients
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Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm 17 ingredients
I was really late on the Banila Clean it Zero trend. I mean, I had heard of it for years but didn't buy it or try it until 2022.
Did it live up to the hype? Eh, maybe not?
I enjoy the tactile sensation of spreading a semi-solid around my face. I do like the idea of a cleansing balm a lot. Most of the time I rub this on my face before hopping into the shower to rinse it off, and having the Show more
give it a try
i liked this cleansing balm. it goes second place on my list of favorite cleansing balms but this one was actually really good. i did like that it came with a little scooper so i wouldn't spread bacteria from my hands when picking up product. it is a little hard to take off but it easily cleaned up all my makeup and dirt from my face. what i don't like is that it literally gets in my Show more
