Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Purifying
Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Purifying scores 6.8/9.8 overall. It ranks highest in ingredient transparency (8.5) and low irritation risk (8.0).
✶ Hero ingredients
Softens and smooths
Coconut-derived emollient
PEG-based emulsifier
Score breakdown
Estimated — based on ingredient analysis. Scores refine as user reviews are added.
Scores last verified: July 2026
What makes Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Purifying stand out
Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Purifying is a solid cleanser with an overall score of 6.8/9.8. Positioned in the budget bracket, it delivers a well-rounded formulation that balances efficacy with gentleness. The formula leads with Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.
It performs well on low irritation risk (8.0). On the flip side, active ingredient concentration is on the lighter side.
Is this right for you?
Great for
- ✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
- ✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags
- ✓Ingredient-aware buyers — transparent, well-documented formula
May not suit
- ⚠Those seeking potent actives — this leans more maintenance than treatment
- ⚠Fragrance-sensitive individuals — scent ingredients sit high in the formula
Key ingredients
- ✶Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
Softens and smooths — #1 in the INCI list
- ✶Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Softens and smooths — #2 in the INCI list
- ✶Butylene Glycol
Draws in moisture — #8 in the INCI list
- ✶Tocopheryl Acetate
Works on your skin — #10 in the INCI list
- ✶Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil
Softens and smooths — #11 in the INCI list
Full ingredient list
37 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)
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Ingredient breakdown
- Works on your skin15
- Keeps the product fresh6
- Softens and smooths5
- Draws in moisture4
- Holds the formula together3
- Locks moisture in1
- Other ingredient1
- Added scent1
- Formula balancers1