Village 11 Factory Clear Houttuynia Cordata Vegan Cleansing Balm Versus Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPEG-20 Glyceryl Isostearate
Polyethylene
AbrasivePEG-10 Isostearate
EmulsifyingSorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
EmulsifyingSorbitan Sesquioleate
EmulsifyingHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
CleansingAdansonia Digitata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAmber Powder
Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
EmollientMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
PerfumingMyrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCetraria Islandica Extract
CleansingFucus Vesiculosus Extract
EmollientHimanthalia Elongata Extract
Skin ProtectingGelidium Cartilagineum Extract
Skin ProtectingLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin ProtectingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantLavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialThymus Vulgaris Extract
PerfumingMentha Arvensis Leaf Extract
MaskingBorago Officinalis Extract
EmollientSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingJasminum Officinale Extract
MaskingAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
MaskingPhytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
HumectantHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
HumectantSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
HumectantTocopherol
AntioxidantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientParfum
MaskingCetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG-20 Glyceryl Isostearate, Polyethylene, PEG-10 Isostearate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Water, Butylene Glycol, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Glycerin, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Amber Powder, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract, Cetraria Islandica Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Himanthalia Elongata Extract, Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Extract, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Extract, Borago Officinalis Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Jasminum Officinale Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Ceramide NP, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
EmollientPEG-10 Isostearate
EmulsifyingSynthetic Wax
AbrasivePhenoxyethanol
PreservativeButylene Glycol
HumectantParfum
MaskingVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
EmollientOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantWater
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningThuja Orientalis Leaf Extract
AntioxidantPropanediol
SolventZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCarthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentGardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Root Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Vine Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningBambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract
HumectantAspalathus Linearis Extract
Skin ConditioningAngelica Archangelica Root Extract
MaskingMalpighia Glabra Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningResveratrol
AntioxidantPolydiethyleneglycol Adipate/Ipdi Copolymer
Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer
Acrylates/Methoxy PEG-15 Methacrylate Copolymer
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, PEG-10 Isostearate, Synthetic Wax, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene Glycol, Parfum, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Water, Ethylhexylglycerin, Thuja Orientalis Leaf Extract, Propanediol, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Dextrin, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera Root Extract, Vitis Vinifera Vine Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Extract, Angelica Archangelica Root Extract, Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract, Resveratrol, Polydiethyleneglycol Adipate/Ipdi Copolymer, Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Acrylates/Methoxy PEG-15 Methacrylate Copolymer
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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.
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
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 GlycolCetyl 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.
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.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPEG-10 Isostearate isn't fungal acne safe.
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!
Learn more about Water