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Banila Co Super Sized Clean It Zero Original Cleansing Balm Versus Good Molecules Instant Cleansing Balm

Makeup Remover
Face Cleanser
Korean Brand South Korea
American Brand United States

Updated on April 16, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin

Free From

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

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Ingredients Explained

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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.

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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
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

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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 

When to use

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9% use in am
91% use in pm
86% use every day
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Reviews

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Banila Co Super Sized Clean It Zero Original Cleansing Balm 20 ingredients

3.4 /5
from 14 ratings
Works Well (9) Broke Me Out (5) Light Scent (3)
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Dimitra Seitanidou

6 months ago
Review

I use this as a make-up remover and it is amazing! It breaks down the make-up really well, I don't need to add another cleansing step after it and it leaves the skin feeling soft after.

#hydrating
#works well
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Damia Zambry

3 months ago
Review

skinsort rated lowest for this cleansing balm according to my skin concern but nope it suits for my skin. MY HOLY GRAIL PRODUCT! it really works by reducing my acne, lessen my tiny bumps and clogged pores. such a cheffkiss🙏🏻
i hv combination to dry skin + acne prone

#great value
#light scent
#works well

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