Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Pore Clarifying versus Hanskin BHA Pore Cleansing Balm .
Published on April 15, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe makeup removers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA and exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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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 Pore Clarifying 21 ingredients
Hanskin BHA Pore Cleansing Balm 20 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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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 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
- Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
- Cocos Nucifera Oil
- Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
- Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
- Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
- Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
- Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
- Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Mentha Piperita Oil
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
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Pore Clarifying 21 ingredients
Hanskin BHA Pore Cleansing Balm 20 ingredients
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Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Pore Clarifying 21 ingredients
Hanskin BHA Pore Cleansing Balm 20 ingredients
Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Cetyl Ethylhexanoate • Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate • Peg-10 Isostearate • Synthetic Wax • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • 1,2-Hexanediol • C12-13 Alkyl Lactate • Butylene Glycol • Water • Capryloyl Salicylic Acid • Salicylic Acid • Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract • Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil • Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract • Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract • Bambusa Vulgaris Extract • Bambusa Vulgaris Water • Aspalathus Linearis Extract • Angelica Archangelica Root Extract • Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract
Paraffinum Liquidum • Ethylhexyl Stearate • Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil • Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Polyethylene • C13-15 Alkane • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Peg-10 Isostearate • Trihydroxystearin • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil • Tocopheryl Acetate • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil • Salicylic Acid • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Camellia Japonica Seed Oil • Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Mentha Piperita Oil
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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 TriisostearateBanila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Pore Clarifying contains this as ingredient number 3.
Hanskin BHA Pore Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 4.
Peg-10 Isostearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Pore Clarifying contains this as ingredient number 4.
Hanskin BHA Pore Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 9.
This ingredient is the fixed oil extracted from seeds of the desert shrub Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil. The seed oil is liquid wax ester from the plant. It is non-comedogenic.
Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient. Jojoba contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant. Antioxidants help protect your skin against free-radical damage. This may help in anti-aging.
Jojoba seed oil is a humectant, 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 bacteria. It has also been shown to help in wound healing. Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns.
It is found to be similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. Jojoba oil may even help with regulating sebum production.
Although jojoba oil is non-comedogenic, we recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have any concerns.
Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Jojoba is native to the southwestern US.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilBanila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Pore Clarifying contains this as ingredient number 6.
Hanskin BHA Pore Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 19.
Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidBanila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Pore Clarifying contains this as ingredient number 12.
Hanskin BHA Pore Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 15.
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Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Pore Clarifying 21 ingredients
Hanskin BHA Pore Cleansing Balm 20 ingredients
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Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Pore Clarifying 21 ingredients
Hanskin BHA Pore Cleansing Balm 20 ingredients
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