Banila Co Clean it Zero Cleansing Balm Brightening

Banila Co Clean it Zero Cleansing Balm Brightening

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Peg-10 isostearate + 4 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Product name: Clean it Zero Cleansing Balm Brightening”
Source: Soko Glam

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cholesterol, decyl glucoside, glyceryl stearate, hydrogenated lecithin, peg-10 isostearate, peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: decyl glucoside

Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~4.7–7%
Peg-10 isostearateEffect: High~3.4–5%
Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~0.4–0.95%
CholesterolEffect: HighAn emollient that is naturally found in skin~0.35–0.8%
Glyceryl stearateEffect: HighAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~0.35–0.75%
Hydrogenated lecithinEffect: HighHelps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.~0.2–0.75%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
5 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil + 3 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 15 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skinHigh~0.45–1%est.
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilAn essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.45–1.05%est.
Pelargonium graveolens flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidationHigh~0.35–0.85%est.
Lavandula hybrida oilPlant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergenHigh~0.4–0.9%est.
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.95%est.
Mentha piperita oilUsed as a fragrance and can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.8%est.
Anthemis nobilis flower extractA plant extract that one one hand, can contain compounds that can help calm down skin irritation, but, on the other hand, its other compounds (especially fragrant ones) can themselves be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.7%est.
Cetyl ethylhexanoateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product textureMedium~22–33%est.
Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~4.7–7%est.
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.Medium~3–4.5%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.6–1.35%est.
Olea europaea fruit oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammationMedium~1.1–1.6%est.
Bambusa vulgaris leaf/stem extractThe extract can contain up to 70% of silica. In cosmetics, silica helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product textureMedium~0.2–0.75%est.
Malpighia glabra fruit extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lackingMedium~0.15–0.5%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.3%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Cetyl ethylhexanoate~22–33%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture

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Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate~4.7–7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Peg-10 isostearate~3.4–5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Synthetic wax~3.7–5.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~3–4.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.

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Water~2–3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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1,2-hexanediol~0.6–1.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Butylene glycol~1.2–1.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

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Olea europaea fruit oil~1.1–1.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

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Betula platyphylla japonica juice~0.85–1.25%
Formula
Ceramide np~0.6–1.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritation

A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin

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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.45–1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAntibacterial

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin

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Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.45–1.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties

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Dipropylene glycol~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

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Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation

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Lavandula hybrida oil~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen

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Decyl glucoside~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Mentha piperita oil~0.2–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

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Salicornia herbacea extract~0.2–0.8%
Formula
Anthemis nobilis flower extract~0.15–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Reduces irritationAnti-inflammatory

A plant extract that one one hand, can contain compounds that can help calm down skin irritation, but, on the other hand, its other compounds (especially fragrant ones) can themselves be irritating

More about Anthemis nobilis flower extract
Hydrogenated lecithin~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.

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Trehalose~0.2–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin

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Anastatica hierochuntica extract~0.15–0.7%
Formula
Glyceryl stearate~0.35–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Glyceryl glucoside~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Can help to restore skin barrier function and soften its upper layer

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Leontopodium alpinum callus culture extract~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

A plant stem cell extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin

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Ceramide as~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-inflammatory

A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin

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Ceramide ap~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces irritationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin

More about Ceramide ap
Ceramide ns~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin

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Cholesterol~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that is naturally found in skin

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Bambusa vulgaris leaf/stem extract~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

The extract can contain up to 70% of silica. In cosmetics, silica helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product texture

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Aspalathus linearis extract~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Angelica archangelica root extract~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Malpighia glabra fruit extract~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking

More about Malpighia glabra fruit extract
Bifida ferment lysate~0.1–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationEvens skin tone

Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Ceramide eop~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces irritationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin

More about Ceramide eop
Ingredient list view

Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Peg-10 isostearate, Synthetic wax, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Water, 1,2-hexanediol, Butylene glycol, Olea europaea fruit oil, Betula platyphylla japonica juice, Ceramide np, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Dipropylene glycol, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Lavandula hybrida oil, Decyl glucoside, Mentha piperita oil, Salicornia herbacea extract, Anthemis nobilis flower extract, Hydrogenated lecithin, Trehalose, Anastatica hierochuntica extract, Glyceryl stearate, Glyceryl glucoside, Leontopodium alpinum callus culture extract, Ceramide as, Ceramide ap, Ceramide ns, Cholesterol, Bambusa vulgaris leaf/stem extract, Aspalathus linearis extract, Angelica archangelica root extract, Malpighia glabra fruit extract, Bifida ferment lysate, Sodium hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ceramide eop

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