Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Original
Works for
CleansingPeg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Peg-10 isostearateCleanses gently
“Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Original”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (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.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“it naturally exfoliates and brightens with vitamin C-rich acerola extract.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, Carica papaya fruit extractMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
User reviews
2 of 3 community members would buy it again.
☆☆☆☆☆/5 • Due to its viral hype, I regret to try cleansing balm type. It has thick balm butter texture. The downside, It clouded my eyes real bad, tight-dry feeling, and unhygenic.
Ingredients
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Cetyl ethylhexanoate~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoatePeg-20 glyceryl triisostearate~5.5–8.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearatePeg-10 isostearate~3.4–5%
Butylene glycol~3.3–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolWater~2.6–3.9%
Malpighia glabra fruit extract~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Malpighia glabra fruit extractParfum~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumAngelica archangelica root extract~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopheryl acetate~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateBht~0.85–1.3%
Butylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Epilobium angustifolium leaf extract~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carica papaya fruit extract~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Acrylates/ammonium methacrylate copolymer~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexyl palmitate~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateCi 15985~0.35–0.85%
Aspalathus linearis extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyethylene~0.5–1.1%
Aspalathus linearis leaf extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Plant extract that might have help to neutralize free radicals in skin, but evidence of effectiveness is skin is lacking
More about Aspalathus linearis leaf extractBambusa arundinacea stem extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.75%
Angelica polymorpha sinensis root extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Viscum album leaf extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but solid research is lacking
More about Viscum album leaf extractPolydiethyleneglycol adipate/ipdi copolymer~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Paraffinum liquidum~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumLithospermum erythrorhizon root extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used for its fragrance
More about Lithospermum erythrorhizon root extractBambusa vulgaris leaf/stem extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
The extract can contain up to 70% of silica. In cosmetics, silica helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product texture
More about Bambusa vulgaris leaf/stem extractSynthetic wax~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency
More about Synthetic wax1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.35%
Acrylates/methoxy peg-15 methacrylate copolymer~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Peg-10 isostearate, Butylene glycol, Water, Malpighia glabra fruit extract, Parfum, Angelica archangelica root extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Bht, Butylparaben, Epilobium angustifolium leaf extract, Carica papaya fruit extract, Acrylates/ammonium methacrylate copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Ci 15985, Unknown, Aspalathus linearis extract, Polyethylene, Aspalathus linearis leaf extract, Bambusa arundinacea stem extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Angelica polymorpha sinensis root extract, Viscum album leaf extract, Polydiethyleneglycol adipate/ipdi copolymer, Paraffinum liquidum, Lithospermum erythrorhizon root extract, Bambusa vulgaris leaf/stem extract, Synthetic wax, 1,2-hexanediol, Acrylates/methoxy peg-15 methacrylate copolymer
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Banila CoClean It Zero Cleansing Balm OriginalYOUR PRODUCT | innisfreeJeju Volcanic Blackhead Out Balm | skintificCentella Deep Cleansing Oil Makeup Remover | BiodermaSensibio Milk | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 54% | 50% | 48% |
| Price | $11.97 | $6.32−$5.65 | $28.89+$16.92 | $21.00+$9.03 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 1 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Madecassic Acid | Fructooligosaccharides |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Triterpenes from natural sources for parenteral and topical applicationthieme-connect.com
- 5A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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