Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Vita-Pumpkin
Works for
CleansingPeg-10 isostearate, Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate + 1 moreCleanses gently
“Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Vita-Pumpkin”
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, zea mays oil) 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, Retinyl palmitateMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Ethylhexyl palmitate~22–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateCetyl ethylhexanoate~5.7–8.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoatePeg-20 glyceryl triisostearate~3.9–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearatePeg-10 isostearate~3.9–5.8%
Synthetic wax~3–4.4%
- 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~0.9–1.3%
Water~1.3–2%
Butylene glycol~1.1–1.6%
- 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 glycolParfum~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTocopheryl acetate~0.55–1.25%
- 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 acetateRetinyl palmitate~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitateC12-13 alkyl lactate~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilLithospermum officinale root extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cucurbita pepo fruit extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolAscorbyl glucoside~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about Ascorbyl glucosideBambusa vulgaris leaf/stem extract~0.15–0.65%
- 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 extractAspalathus linearis extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Angelica archangelica root extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Malpighia glabra fruit extract~0.1–0.4%
- 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 extractZea mays oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
More about Zea mays oilBeta-carotene~0.1–0.35%
Ingredient list view
Ethylhexyl palmitate, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Peg-10 isostearate, Synthetic wax, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, 1,2-hexanediol, Water, Butylene glycol, Parfum, Tocopheryl acetate, Retinyl palmitate, C12-13 alkyl lactate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Lithospermum officinale root extract, Cucurbita pepo fruit extract, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl glucoside, Bambusa vulgaris leaf/stem extract, Aspalathus linearis extract, Angelica archangelica root extract, Malpighia glabra fruit extract, Zea mays oil, Beta-carotene
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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 Vita-PumpkinYOUR PRODUCT | Dr. AltheaPore Refresh Grinding Cleansing Balm | hwarang'Bellflower Cleansing Balm | TONYMOLYPeach Cleansing Sherbet | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 35% | 35% |
| Price | — | $17.20 | $25.00 | $34.90 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 8 | 3 of 8 | 3 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Panthenol | Mineral Oil |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | 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 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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