Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Glow Recipe Papaya Sorbet Smoothing Enzyme Cleansing Balm versus Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Original .
Last updated on September 18, 2023. Published on April 22, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe makeup removers. They have a total of 2 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 fragrances
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Makeup Remover
Makeup removers work to remove makeup from the skin.
Makeup Remover
Makeup removers work to remove makeup from the skin.
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Ingredient Info
Glow Recipe Papaya Sorbet Smoothing Enzyme Cleansing Balm 18 ingredients
Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Original 20 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Glow Recipe Papaya Sorbet Smoothing Enzyme Cleansing Balm 18 ingredients
Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Original 20 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Glow Recipe Papaya Sorbet Smoothing Enzyme Cleansing Balm 18 ingredients
Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Original 20 ingredients
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate • Sorbitan Oleate • Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil • Polyethylene • Water • Camellia Japonica Seed Oil • Carica Papaya Seed Oil • Carica Papaya Fruit Extract • Papain • Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract • Fragaria Ananassa Fruit Extract • Alkanna Tinctoria Root Extract • Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract • Maltodextrin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Levulinic Acid • Pentylene Glycol • Sodium Metabisulfite
Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Cetyl Ethylhexanoate • Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate • Peg-10 Isostearate • Synthetic Wax • Phenoxyethanol • Butylene Glycol • Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract • Tocopheryl Acetate • Parfum • Ethylhexylglycerin • Water • 1,2-Hexanediol • Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract • Aspalathus Linearis Extract • Angelica Archangelica Root Extract • Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract • Polydiethyleneglycol Adipate/Ipdi Copolymer • Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer • Acrylates/Methoxy Peg-15 Methacrylate Copolymer
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.
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.
Glow Recipe Papaya Sorbet Smoothing Enzyme Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 1.
Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Original contains this as ingredient number 2.
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!
Learn more about WaterGlow Recipe Papaya Sorbet Smoothing Enzyme Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 5.
Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Original contains this as ingredient number 12.
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Glow Recipe Papaya Sorbet Smoothing Enzyme Cleansing Balm 18 ingredients
Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Original 20 ingredients
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Glow Recipe Papaya Sorbet Smoothing Enzyme Cleansing Balm 18 ingredients
Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Original 20 ingredients
Reviews
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Glow Recipe Papaya Sorbet Smoothing Enzyme Cleansing Balm 18 ingredients
BubbIes
The first two ingredients are extremely comedogenic. In my opinion, Glow Recipe is another one of those brands that invests way more in their...
The first two ingredients are extremely comedogenic. In my opinion, Glow Recipe is another one of those brands that invests way more in their marketing than actual products. I've had nothing but bad experiences with their products.
Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Original 20 ingredients
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i liked this cleansing balm. it goes second place on my list of favorite cleansing balms but this one was actually really good. i did...
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i liked this cleansing balm. it goes second place on my list of favorite cleansing balms but this one was actually really good. i did like that it came with a little scooper so i wouldn't spread bacteria from my hands when picking up product. it is a little hard to take off but it easily cleaned up all my makeup and dirt from my face. what i don't like is that it literally gets in my eyes when i get to the part where i have to take my mascara off but other than that, i like this. i would buy it again if it wasn't for the price.
DamDamfino
I was really late on the Banila Clean it Zero trend. I mean, I had heard of it for years but didn't buy it or try it until 2022.
Did it live up...
I was really late on the Banila Clean it Zero trend. I mean, I had heard of it for years but didn't buy it or try it until 2022.
Did it live up to the hype? Eh, maybe not?
I enjoy the tactile sensation of spreading a semi-solid around my face. I do like the idea of a cleansing balm a lot. Most of the time I rub this on my face before hopping into the shower to rinse it off, and having the product stay on my face without dripping off is very nice!
I use it as a sunscreen and makeup remover before my second cleanse. At that task, it does a great job. But I don't think I could use this on it's own.
I find it to be very drying to my skin after rinsing off. A weird, almost gritty dry feeling.
I appreciate including the spatula to make scooping out the product more hygienic, but the problem is...where do I put the spatula in between uses? I just wish there was a better solution that involved less hands and less washing, because having to unscrew the cap, remove the spatula from the clear plastic lid, remove the clear plastic lid, then scoop the product, replace lids, wash face...etc etc is actually quite annoying to do every day while trying to keep everything clean and hygienic. Screwing a lid back on when I have a handful of product is *not* my favorite thing to do. I wish there was just a built in storage option for the spatula or something. Maybe a screw top jar just isn't the greatest packaging - or, I'd just rather use my fingers to scoop out the product!
For the price, its actually very inexpensive and will last a long time since you don't need to use a lot each time. A little goes a long way... but scooping always lends itself to scooping a large amount. I find myself using more than I should/need more often than not.
Would I repurchase this? If I were in a bind, sure. But right now I'd rather try other cleansing balms to find one I like better.
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