1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
2-Ethylhexyl stearate
BANILA CO
Clean It Zero Nourishing Cleansing Balm
face cleansing balm
BANILA CO
face cleansing balm
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Take the skin testA luxurious, vegan balm-to-oil cleanser designed for dry skin, Clean It Zero Nourishing Cleansing Balm effortlessly dissolves waterproof makeup and impurities while deeply hydrating and repairing the skin. Infused with the enriching properties of Ginseng Root and Berry, this nourishing formula provides intense moisturization with its high oil concentration, leaving your skin feeling soft, smooth, and revitalized.
Clean It Zero Nourishing Cleansing Balm is a rich cleansing balm from BANILA CO. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 26 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
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. The oils in it point to a dewy, emollient finish rather than a matte one. Hydration is handled by Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Stearate and Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate and Water.
On richness alone it suits Dry, Combination (dry) and Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Combination (oily) and Oily skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
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. One ingredient on the label has not been matched to our database yet, so the analysis above reads a slightly incomplete list.
It does contain fragrance, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.
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.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness
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.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
2-Ethylhexyl stearate
2nd 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)
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)
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Octanoic acid, monoester with glycerol
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Panax Ginseng Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Ginseng, Panax ginseng, Araliaceae
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is the fat obtained from the fruit of the Shea Tree, Butyrospernum parkii, Sapotaceae
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Dextrin
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Glycine Max Polypeptide is a Polypeptide fraction isolated from glycine max soybean protein
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Lactobacillus Ferment is the product obtained from the fermentation of Lactobacillus.
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins are saponins derived from ginseng that are hydrolyzed by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Part of this label has not been matched to our ingredient database, so only what is present is listed — no absence is claimed.
Parfum
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Panax Ginseng Seed Oil
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
This product is the "Cleanse" step.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 26 ingredients on the label.
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Forms a film that slows water loss
Dissolves and carries everything else
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Changes how the product smells or looks
Calms visible redness and irritation
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells
Amino-acid chains that signal for repair or firmness
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
2-Ethylhexyl stearate
2nd 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)
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(1-oxoisooctadecyl)-.omega.-hydroxy- (10 mol EO average molar ratio)
4th 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.
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil is the oily liquid obtained from the seeds of Safflower, Carthamus tinctorius L., Compositae. It consists principally of the triglycerides of linoleic acid
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, isooctadecanoates (1:3) (2 mol glycerol average molar ratio)
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)
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Parfum is a term for ingredient labelling used to identify that a product contains a material or a combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular odour. According to Article 19 of the Cosmetics Regulation, 'Perfume and aromatic compositions and their raw materials shall be referred to by the terms ‘parfum’ or ‘aroma’. '
10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Octanoic acid, monoester with glycerol
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Octane-1,2-diol
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Panax Ginseng Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Ginseng, Panax ginseng, Araliaceae
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Panax Ginseng Berry Extract is the extract of the berries of the Ginseng, Panax ginseng, Araliaceae
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is the fat obtained from the fruit of the Shea Tree, Butyrospernum parkii, Sapotaceae
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil is the fixed oil expressed or extracted from seeds of the desert shrub, Jojoba, Simmondsia chinensis, Buxaceae
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract is an extract of the seeds of Chenopodium quinoa, Chenopodiaceae
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Panax Ginseng Root Water is the aqueous component from a steam distillation of the roots of the Ginseng, Panax ginseng, Araliaceae
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Theobroma Cacao Extract is the extract of Theobroma cacao., Sterculiaceae
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Dextrin
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Glycine Max Polypeptide is a Polypeptide fraction isolated from glycine max soybean protein
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Lactobacillus Ferment is the product obtained from the fermentation of Lactobacillus.
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Avena Sativa Meal Extract is an extract of the meal of the Oat, Avena sativa L., Poaceae
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Panax Ginseng Seed Oil is the oil obtained from the seeds of Panax ginseng, Araliaceae
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Lactobacillus/Panax Ginseng Root Extract Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of Panax Ginseng Root Extract by the microorganism, Lactobacillus
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins are saponins derived from ginseng that are hydrolyzed by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
These are printed on the label but have not been linked to an ingredient record yet, so they are excluded from the analysis above.
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ETHYLHEXYL STEARATE, PEG-20 GLYCERYL TRIISOSTEARATE, PEG-10 ISOSTEARATE, SYNTHETIC WAX, CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS SEED OIL, POLYGLYCERYL-2 TRIISOSTEARATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, WATER, PARFUM, GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, PANAX GINSENG ROOT EXTRACT, PANAX GINSENG BERRY EXTRACT, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, CHENOPODIUM QUINOA SEED EXTRACT, PANAX GINSENG ROOT WATER, THEOBROMA CACAO EXTRACT, DEXTRIN, GLYCINE MAX POLYPEPTIDE, LACTOBACILLUS FERMENT, AVENA SATIVA MEAL EXTRACT, PANAX GINSENG SEED OIL, LACTOBACILLUS/PANAX GINSENG ROOT EXTRACT FERMENT FILTRATE, HYDROLYZED GINSENG SAPONINS.
GLYCINE MAX POLYPEPTIDE.
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.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Dry, Combination (dry), Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Combination (oily), Oily skin.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
11 ingredients could feed malassezia: Ethylhexyl Stearate, Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Peg-10 Isostearate, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
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.
No — it contains Parfum.
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
Use it morning and evening, first step.
It lists 26 ingredients, of which 1 are recorded as actives.
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