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Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm - Purifying Versus Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm - Pore Clarifying

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

Updated on February 04, 2025

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 dry skin, brightening skin and reducing pores

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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About this product

About this product

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

Emollient

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking

PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate

Emollient
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

PEG-10 Isostearate

Emulsifying
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Synthetic Wax

Abrasive
Exfoliant IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

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.

Abrasive, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking

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
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!

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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

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 
Skin Conditioning

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

Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

Angelica Archangelica Root Extract is used to add a fragrance to products. Its scent is described as woody and herbaceous.

When to use

263 Routines
6% use in am
94% use in pm
91% use every day
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11% use in am
89% use in pm
89% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm 42 ingredients

4.3 /5
from 6 ratings
Works Well (3) Expensive (1) Great Value (1)
laila.21's avatar

Laila

2 months ago
Review

I got this gifted (the trial size) and i was so skeptical about using it but oh my god how well it removes makeup even lipsticks that are hard to remove with micellar water.
It smells good and didn’t cause me any breakouts even when my skin doesn’t get along with double cleansing.

#light scent
#works well
fyr's avatar

k

1 year ago
Review

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

#works well

Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm 20 ingredients

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