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Geek & Gorgeous Mighty Melt Versus Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm - Purifying

Makeup Remover
Makeup Remover
Hungarian Brand Hungary
Korean Brand South Korea

Updated on August 05, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe makeup removers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain 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

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
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

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.

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.

Learn more about Synthetic Wax
Preservative

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

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.

When to use

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5% use in am
95% use in pm
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Geek & Gorgeous Mighty Melt 7 ingredients

4.7 /5
from 3 ratings
Great Value (2) No Scent (2) Works Well (2)
hydrationplease's avatar

hydrationplease

11 months ago
Review

One of my two favorite cleansing balms. Very smooth texture, spreads and melts easily on the skin. Removes makeup and water-resistant sunscreen effectively. Has no scent. Affordable, vegan, and cruelty free.

When I compare this against my other favorite cleansing balm, which is the Beauty of Joseon Radiance Cleansing Balm, there are two main differences:
1) This one feels somehow even more Show more

#great value
#no scent
#works well
El29's avatar

El29

7 months ago
Review

Loved this product.
4 stars because of smell. Not perfume, but something industrial oil-ish.

#great value
#no scent
#works well

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