Versus

Banila Co Super Sized Clean It Zero Original Cleansing Balm Versus Skintific Purifying Barrier Ice Cream Cleansing Balm

Makeup Remover
Makeup Remover
Korean Brand South Korea
Chinese Brand China

Updated on April 16, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe makeup removers. They have a total of 6 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, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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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

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

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.

You'll likely find this ingredient in sunscreen, as it is often used to mix UV-blocking 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.

Due to its high fatty acid content, it may not be fungal-acne safe.

Learn more about Ethylhexyl Palmitate
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
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.

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Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

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

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

Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.

Learn more about Butylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

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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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

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)
damiazambry's avatar

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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Dimitra Seitanidou

7 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

Skintific Purifying Barrier Ice Cream Cleansing Balm 22 ingredients

4.5 /5
from 2 ratings
Great Value (2) Works Well (2) Hydrating (1)
nursyahirah's avatar

Nur Syahirah

8 months ago
Review

My first cleansing balm which really cleanse my pore thoroughly and all of my white heads will appear on my finger tips once im done rubbing it on my skin. It has a milky finish as soon as it’s in contact with water. Really love this product. 🤩

It does have a nice scent of smell, ice cream
I suppose. But it did not bother me much, just love how my skin is after i double cleanse it.

#great value
#hydrating
#light
#light scent
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gabrielle 🍥

2 months ago
Review

This is a good cleansing balm! This does a great job of removing my makeup, though I need to use a bit more to remove waterproof mascara. It has a sweet fragrance, which was concerning to me since I have really sensitive skin, but thankfully, this didn't break me out. It's a bit on the smaller side, but given the price, I feel like it's alright.

The jar comes with a removable spatula built into Show more

#great value
#strong scent
#works well