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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Purifying versus Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Pore Clarifying .

Last updated on September 18, 2023. Published on January 28, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe makeup removers. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores and scar healing

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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Makeup Remover South Korean Brand South Korea
Makeup Remover South Korean Brand South Korea

Makeup Remover

Makeup removers work to remove makeup from the skin.

Makeup Remover

Makeup removers work to remove makeup from the skin.

Price

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Buy Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Purifying

Starts at $17.93
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Starts at $14.29

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E (2)
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (5)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

BHA
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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

1
What it does: Emollient
Community Rating: Mixed

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 Purifying contains this as ingredient number 1.

Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Pore Clarifying contains this as ingredient number 2.

2
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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

Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Purifying contains this as ingredient number 3.

Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Pore Clarifying contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Peg-10 Isostearate isn't fungal acne safe.

Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Purifying contains this as ingredient number 4.

Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Pore Clarifying contains this as ingredient number 4.

4
What it does: Abrasive, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Synthetic Wax is created from fossil fuels such as natural gas. It is used to enhance texture, adjust pH, and as an occlusive.

It may also be used as an abrasive ingredient to exfoliate the skin.

Synthetic Wax may not be fungal acne safe.

Learn more about Synthetic Wax

Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Purifying contains this as ingredient number 5.

Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Pore Clarifying contains this as ingredient number 5.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Purifying contains this as ingredient number 6.

Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Pore Clarifying contains this as ingredient number 10.

6
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Purifying contains this as ingredient number 8.

Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Pore Clarifying contains this as ingredient number 9.

7
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Purifying contains this as ingredient number 22.

Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Pore Clarifying contains this as ingredient number 7.

8
What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Aspalathus Linearis Extract.

Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Purifying contains this as ingredient number 32.

Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Pore Clarifying contains this as ingredient number 20.

9
What it does: Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

Angelica Archangelica Root Extract is a fragrance.

Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Purifying contains this as ingredient number 33.

Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Pore Clarifying contains this as ingredient number 21.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

40% are loved or liked
21% have mixed ratings
21% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet
33% are loved or liked
29% have mixed ratings
19% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Purifying 42 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 4 reviews
JaclynBrown_88's Avatar'
Aug 3, 2023

It makes my skin feel so soft and clean

It makes my skin feel so soft and clean

fyr's Avatar'
Nov 29, 2023

good at removing makeup while not irritating my skin or clouding my eyes

good at removing makeup while not irritating my skin or clouding my eyes

Works Well
Hi.juyeo_on's Avatar'
Apr 20, 2024

To be honest i really liked banila co’s Clean It Zero original that’s why i wanted to try this one out as i break out easily however it was very disappointing and i didn’t see a change from the original it was just more expensive so yeah...

To be honest i really liked banila co’s Clean It Zero original that’s why i wanted to try this one out as i break out easily however it was very disappointing and i didn’t see a change from the original it was just more expensive so yeah i won’t purchase this product again…

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Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Pore Clarifying 21 ingredients

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