Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Pore Clarifying
Works for
CleansingPeg-10 isostearate, Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearateCleanses gently
“Product name: Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Pore Clarifying”
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.
ExfoliationCapryloyl salicylic acid, Salicylic acid + 1 moreWorks well
“The Tri-Peel Acid Blend is a combination of AHA, BHA and LHA to gently exfoliate to remove dead skin cells and excess sebum so skin is soft and supple.”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: capryloyl salicylic acid, salicylic acid.
Anti-blemishSalicylic acid, Capryloyl salicylic acid + 1 moreWorks well
“2% Jojoba Oil helps to unclog pores and provide water-oil balance”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: capryloyl salicylic acid
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Parfum, Gardenia florida fruit extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
User reviews
1 of 1 community members would buy it again.
This stuff takes makeup off without drying. I use it in combination with the foaming cleanser. It gets my skin very clean without drying or irritation.
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 ethylhexanoateEthylhexyl stearate~6.2–9.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Ethylhexyl stearatePeg-20 glyceryl triisostearate~3.9–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearatePeg-10 isostearate~3.9–5.9%
Synthetic wax~3–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency
More about Synthetic waxSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~2.4–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oil1,2-hexanediol~0.6–1.4%
Butylene glycol~1.4–2%
- 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~1.1–1.7%
Melaleuca alternifolia extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumWater~0.55–1.25%
Carthamus tinctorius flower extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Gardenia florida fruit extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating.
More about Gardenia florida fruit extractCapryloyl salicylic acid~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Salicylic acid~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidDextrin~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DextrinMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilCitric acid~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidGluconolactone~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
More about GluconolactoneLactobacillus ferment~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
More about Lactobacillus ferment4-terpineol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl stearate, Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Peg-10 isostearate, Synthetic wax, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, 1,2-hexanediol, Butylene glycol, Water, Melaleuca alternifolia extract, Parfum, Water, Carthamus tinctorius flower extract, Gardenia florida fruit extract, Capryloyl salicylic acid, Salicylic acid, Dextrin, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Citric acid, Gluconolactone, Lactobacillus ferment, 4-terpineol
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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 Pore ClarifyingYOUR PRODUCT | HanskinPore Cleansing Balm - BHA | Dr. AltheaPore Refresh Grinding Cleansing Balm | S. NatureAqua Rice Cleansing Oil | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 74% | 42% | 37% |
| Price | $22.00 | $11.00−$11.00 | $17.49−$4.51 | $18.13−$3.87 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 1 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Mineral Oil | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 22 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
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- 3Allergic contact dermatitis from gardenia fruitpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4
- 5Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
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