Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Original versus Pond's Makeup Remover Cleansing Balm .
Last updated on September 18, 2023. Published on April 16, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe makeup removers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Makeup Remover
Makeup removers work to remove makeup from the skin.
Makeup Remover
Makeup removers work to remove makeup from the skin.
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Ingredient Info
Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Original 20 ingredients
Pond's Makeup Remover Cleansing Balm 10 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Original 20 ingredients
Pond's Makeup Remover Cleansing Balm 10 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Original 20 ingredients
Pond's Makeup Remover Cleansing Balm 10 ingredients
Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Cetyl Ethylhexanoate • Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate • Peg-10 Isostearate • Synthetic Wax • Phenoxyethanol • Butylene Glycol • Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract • Tocopheryl Acetate • Parfum • Ethylhexylglycerin • Water • 1,2-Hexanediol • Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract • Aspalathus Linearis Extract • Angelica Archangelica Root Extract • Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract • Polydiethyleneglycol Adipate/Ipdi Copolymer • Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer • Acrylates/Methoxy Peg-15 Methacrylate Copolymer
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid. It is a fatty acid ester.
The fatty acid content of Ethylhexyl Palmitate makes it an emollient. Emollients help soften and hydrate your skin by trapping moisture within.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate is also used to help improve the texture of cosmetics. It helps other ingredient dissolve in products and help disperse ingredients more evenly. In fact, it is commonly used to evenly mix sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone and ethylhexyl triazone. It can also help stabilize the fragrances in a product as a fragrance fixative.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate can be used to substitute mineral oil.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitateBanila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Original contains this as ingredient number 1.
Pond's Makeup Remover Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 1.
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate comes from cetearyl alcohol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid.
It is an emollient that adds a velvety feel to products when applied. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Original contains this as ingredient number 2.
Pond's Makeup Remover Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 3.
Peg-10 Isostearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Original contains this as ingredient number 4.
Pond's Makeup Remover Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 6.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Original contains this as ingredient number 6.
Pond's Makeup Remover Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 8.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumBanila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Original contains this as ingredient number 10.
Pond's Makeup Remover Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 9.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Original 20 ingredients
Pond's Makeup Remover Cleansing Balm 10 ingredients
Usage
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When to use
Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Original 20 ingredients
Pond's Makeup Remover Cleansing Balm 10 ingredients
Reviews
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Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Original 20 ingredients
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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...
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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 eyes when i get to the part where i have to take my mascara off but other than that, i like this. i would buy it again if it wasn't for the price.
DamDamfino
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...
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 product stay on my face without dripping off is very nice!
I use it as a sunscreen and makeup remover before my second cleanse. At that task, it does a great job. But I don't think I could use this on it's own.
I find it to be very drying to my skin after rinsing off. A weird, almost gritty dry feeling.
I appreciate including the spatula to make scooping out the product more hygienic, but the problem is...where do I put the spatula in between uses? I just wish there was a better solution that involved less hands and less washing, because having to unscrew the cap, remove the spatula from the clear plastic lid, remove the clear plastic lid, then scoop the product, replace lids, wash face...etc etc is actually quite annoying to do every day while trying to keep everything clean and hygienic. Screwing a lid back on when I have a handful of product is *not* my favorite thing to do. I wish there was just a built in storage option for the spatula or something. Maybe a screw top jar just isn't the greatest packaging - or, I'd just rather use my fingers to scoop out the product!
For the price, its actually very inexpensive and will last a long time since you don't need to use a lot each time. A little goes a long way... but scooping always lends itself to scooping a large amount. I find myself using more than I should/need more often than not.
Would I repurchase this? If I were in a bind, sure. But right now I'd rather try other cleansing balms to find one I like better.
Pond's Makeup Remover Cleansing Balm 10 ingredients
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