Versus

Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm - Pore Clarifying Versus Pyunkang Yul Deep Clear Cleansing Balm

Makeup Remover
Face Cleanser
Korean Brand South Korea
Korean Brand South Korea

Updated on February 04, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and oily skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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Ingredient Info

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What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Deep Clear Cleansing Balm

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient ester. It comes from cetearyl alcohol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid.

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient that adds a velvety feel to skin without being greasy or oily. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.

Emollient, Emulsifying

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 Triisostearate
Emulsifying

PEG-10 Isostearate isn't fungal acne safe.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse. 

It is a:

  • Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
  • Emollient, helping to soften skin
  • Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
  • Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives 
Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.
  • It has mild preservative properties.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

Learn more about Water

Melaleuca Cajaputi Extract can be good for be good for oily skin.

When to use

87 Routines
11% use in am
89% use in pm
89% use every day
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129 Routines
12% use in am
88% use in pm
88% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm 20 ingredients

4.3 /5
from 6 ratings
Works Well (3) Expensive (1) Great Value (1)

Pyunkang Yul Deep Clear Cleansing Balm 36 ingredients

4.4 /5
from 5 ratings
Great Value (1) Hydrating (1) Irritating (1)
gobs's avatar

Gabriella Stewart

5 months ago
Review

So gentle and leaves you feeling hydrated.

#great value
#hydrating
#works well
melanie8's avatar

melanie

2 months ago
Review

It’s nice, great for blackhead removal but the fragrance is a bit irritating.

#irritating
#strong scent