BANILA CO Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Brightening

BANILA CO

Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Brightening

face cleansing balm

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Fit by skin type

General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
94%
Combination (dry)
94%
Balanced
76%
Combination (oily)
46%
Oily
46%

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Ingredients
4
Benefits
1
Actives
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BANILA CO Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Brightening with Mandarin-C™ is a vegan, hypoallergenic cleansing balm that effortlessly transforms from a balm to a silky oil, removing even waterproof makeup and impurities in one easy step. Infused with vitamin-rich mandarin orange peel oil, this balm brightens and revitalizes the skin while promoting cell renewal. The patented Zero Balance Technology™ with seven active botanicals, including licorice root, deeply cleanses without stripping moisture, leaving skin hydrated, refreshed, and radiant. With a light citrus scent, this balm provides a brightening, tropical skincare experience perfect for all skin types.

Key Insights

Benefits

4
Anti-Aging
Dark Spot Fading
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration

Active Ingredients

1
Vitamin C

Risks

1
Allergen

Full Ingredients

12 total
ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE DEXTRIN PALMITATE PEG-20 GLYCERYL TRIISOSTEARATE PEG-10 ISOSTEARATE SYNTHETIC WAX CITRUS NOBILIS PEEL OIL BUTYLENE GLYCOL GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE CAPRYLYL GLYCOL PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE ASCORBYL GLUCOSIDE Vitamin C LIMONENE

About Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Brightening

Overview

Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Brightening is a rich cleansing balm from BANILA CO. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 12 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

By its ingredient list the formula reads as rich: occlusives and butters sit high enough in the order to give it real weight on skin. Hydration is handled by Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate and Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.

What the formula does

Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate and Glyceryl Caprylate.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Dry and Combination (dry) skin best, and is the least natural fit for Combination (oily) and Oily skin. A few ingredients carry irritation flags, so reactive skin should patch test before using it on the whole face.

What it does not target

The formula contributes little or nothing on barrier support, antioxidant protection, oil control and brightening and tone. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.

What is not in it

Reading the full list, the formula is no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free, sulfate-free and dye-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance and essential oils, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.

Where it fits in a routine

It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes first step. Use on damp skin and rinse thoroughly. Follow with a toner or essence while skin is still slightly damp.

This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.

Pros and cons

Drawn purely from the ingredient list

Pros

  • No drying alcohol
  • Silicone-free
  • No microplastics
  • Strong humectant content for hydration

Things to know

  • Contains fragrance or declared fragrance allergens
  • Contains essential oils, a common source of reactivity
  • 5 ingredients could feed malassezia (fungal acne)

Which skin types it suits

Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.

Suitable for

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) skin

May suit

  • Balanced skin

Less suitable for

  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily skin

Sensitive skin

A few ingredients here carry irritation flags. Reactive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before using it on the whole face.

Skin concerns

Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.

Helps with

  • Hydration 4 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 1 ingredient

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Dark Spot Fading 1 ingredient

    Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time

  • Evens Skin Tone 1 ingredient

    Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance

Does not target

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing Oil Control Pore Minimizer Smooths Bumpy Skin Soothing

None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.

Key ingredients

The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.

Hexadecanoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester; Octyl palmitate

Hydration
Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris-.omega.-[(1-oxo-16-methylheptadecyl))oxy]-, (20 mol EO average molar ratio)

Hydration
Butylene Glycol

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)

Hydration
Glyceryl Caprylate

8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Octanoic acid, monoester with glycerol

Hydration
Ascorbyl Glucoside Vitamin C

11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated under 1% of the formula.

2-O-alpha-D-Glucopyranosyl-L-ascorbic acid

Anti-Aging Dark Spot Fading Evens Skin Tone

Formula analysis

Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.

Hydration High

Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin

Barrier support None

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support None

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control None

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening None

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing None

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal None

Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover

Firmness signalling None

Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support

Active and supporting ingredients

"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.

Active ingredients (1)

Supporting ingredients (11)

Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.

Ethylhexyl Palmitate Dextrin Palmitate Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate Peg-10 Isostearate Synthetic Wax Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil Butylene Glycol Glyceryl Caprylate Caprylyl Glycol Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate Limonene

What is and is not in it

Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.

Free from

  • No drying alcohol
  • Paraben-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Microplastic-free
  • Sulfate-free
  • Dye-free
  • Oil-free
  • No animal-derived ingredients

Contains

  • Fragrance

    Limonene

  • Essential oils

    Limonene

What to layer it with

Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.

Compatible with

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
  • Retinoids (retinol, retinal)
  • AHAs (glycolic, lactic)
  • BHA (salicylic acid)
  • PHAs (gluconolactone)
  • Benzoyl peroxide
  • Azelaic acid
  • Copper peptides
  • Bakuchiol
  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Ceramides
  • Signal peptides
  • Panthenol
  • Sunscreen

Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.

Where it fits in a routine

Morning Evening
  1. Cleanse
  2. Toning
  3. Treat
  4. Moisturise
  5. Protect

This product is the "Cleanse" step.

  • Use on damp skin and rinse thoroughly.
  • Follow with a toner or essence while skin is still slightly damp.

Safety and suitability

Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
Fungal acne (malassezia)
5 ingredients could feed malassezia: Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Dextrin Palmitate, Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Peg-10 Isostearate, Glyceryl Caprylate. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
Sensitive and reactive skin
A few ingredients here carry irritation flags. Reactive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before using it on the whole face.
Recorded ingredient risks
Allergen

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 12 ingredients on the label.

4
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

4
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

2
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

2
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

2
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

1
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

1
Fragrance / colour

Changes how the product smells or looks

1
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

1
Exfoliant

Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells

Ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.

1 Ethylhexyl Palmitate Emollient
Estimated level
10–40%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone
Roles
Emollient

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.

Hexadecanoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester; Octyl palmitate

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • Dermatology Clinics and Research, August 2019, pages 239-271
  • Clinical Medicine and Research, December 2017, pages 75-87
  • International Journal of Toxicology, Volume 34, Issue 2, Supplement, September 2015, pages 5S-69S
  • Molecules, February 2015, pages 2, 492-2, 509
  • British Journal of Dermatology, October 2010, pages 695-703
2 Dextrin Palmitate Surfactant
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone
Roles
Surfactant

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Dextrin, Hexadecanoate

3 Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate Emollient
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris-.omega.-[(1-oxo-16-methylheptadecyl))oxy]-, (20 mol EO average molar ratio)

Hydration
1 scientific reference
  • Toxicological Research, June 2015, pages 105-136
4 Peg-10 Isostearate Surfactant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone
Roles
Surfactant

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(1-oxoisooctadecyl)-.omega.-hydroxy- (10 mol EO average molar ratio)

5 Synthetic Wax Exfoliant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone
Roles
Exfoliant, Texture agent

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Synthetic Wax is a hydrocarbon wax derived generally through Fischer-Tropsch or ethylene polymerization processes.

6 Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil is the oil expressed from the peel of the Mandarin, Citrus nobilis, Rutaceae

7 Butylene Glycol Humectant
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • US Food and Drug Administration Code of Federal Regulations</em>, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2011, pages 5S-16S
  • Skin Research and Technology, November 2007, pages 417-24
  • Journal of the American College of Toxicology, September 1985, pages 223-248
8 Glyceryl Caprylate Emollient
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant

8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Octanoic acid, monoester with glycerol

Hydration
9 Caprylyl Glycol Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone
Roles
Emollient

9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated under 1% of the formula.

Octane-1,2-diol

10 Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone
Roles
Antioxidant

10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated under 1% of the formula.

Benzenepropanoic acid, 3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxy-, 2,2-bis[[3-[3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxyphenyl]-1-oxopropoxy] methyl]-1,3-propanediyl ester

11 Ascorbyl Glucoside Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone
Roles
Active, Antioxidant

11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated under 1% of the formula.

2-O-alpha-D-Glucopyranosyl-L-ascorbic acid

Anti-Aging Dark Spot Fading Evens Skin Tone
11 scientific references
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, December 2020 Supplement, page AB192
  • Nanomaterials, August 2020, pages 1-13
  • Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, May-August 2020, pages 374-382
  • Genes, February 2020, ePublication
  • Cosmetics, October 2019, ePublication
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2019, pages 378-386
  • International Journal of Pharmaceutics, May 2019, pages 21-29
  • Asian Journal of Beauty and Cosmetology, December 2018, pages 599-607
  • Nutrients, August 2017, pages 1-27
  • Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery, January-March 2013, pages 4-11
  • Skin Research and Technology, May 2006, pages 105-113
12 Limonene Solvent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone
Roles
Solvent, Fragrance / colour

12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated under 1% of the formula.

1-Methyl-4-Isopropenylcyclohexene; dipentene

Allergen

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Brightening?

ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, DEXTRIN PALMITATE, PEG-20 GLYCERYL TRIISOSTEARATE, PEG-10 ISOSTEARATE, SYNTHETIC WAX, CITRUS NOBILIS PEEL OIL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE, ASCORBYL GLUCOSIDE, LIMONENE.

What are the active ingredients in Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Brightening?

ASCORBYL GLUCOSIDE.

How do I use Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Brightening?

Use spatula included to scoop balm. Gently massage in circular motions onto dry skin using your fingertips. Add water to emulsify the oil and massage again. Rinse well with lukewarm water or wipe off with face cloth or tissue. Pat skin dry.

What skin types is Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Brightening good for?

Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Dry, Combination (dry) skin best. It is the least natural fit for Combination (oily), Oily skin.

Is Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Brightening good for sensitive skin?

Some ingredients here carry irritation flags, so sensitive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before applying it to the whole face.

Is Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Brightening fungal acne safe?

5 ingredients could feed malassezia: Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Dextrin Palmitate, Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Peg-10 Isostearate, Glyceryl Caprylate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.

Can I use Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Brightening while pregnant?

Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.

Is Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Brightening fragrance free?

No — it contains Limonene.

Does Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Brightening contain alcohol?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.

Is Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Brightening silicone free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.

Does Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Brightening contain essential oils?

Yes — it contains Limonene.

Is Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Brightening paraben free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.

What can I layer with Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Brightening?

It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.

When should I apply Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Brightening?

Use it morning and evening, first step.

How many ingredients does Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Brightening have?

It lists 12 ingredients, of which 1 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Brightening?

BANILA CO.

Brand
BANILA CO

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