# Banila Co skincare

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/banila-co

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Banila Co is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2005 and owned by F&CO Co., Ltd..

[kedglobal.com](https://www.kedglobal.com/retail/newsView/ked202303160003) [en.namu.wiki](https://en.namu.wiki/w/%EB%B0%94%EB%8B%90%EB%9D%BC%EC%BD%94) [mk.co.kr](https://www.mk.co.kr/en/business/11485813) [banilausa.com](https://banilausa.com/pages/the-story)

Banila Co is loved for its makeup removers and its formulas. Its products suit all skin types best. The standout products for particular concerns include, for acne-prone skin, the Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Original. Its key ingredients provide essential care for the skin.

This page covers some of the most popular Banila Co products; for the whole Banila Co range, with a fit score for every product, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=brand&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pg0b6e606413).

### Banila Co makeup removers and cleansing oils

#### Makeup removers and cleansing oils

- [Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Original](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/banila-co/clean-it-zero-cleansing-balm-original/for/dry-skin) — Average fit — [CA$28.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07ZCQ88WD?tag=lovi-care-web-product01-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

## Questions and answers

### Is Banila Co worth it?

Yes, Banila Co is worth it because Lovi rates its routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Every product on this page also lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### What are Banila Co's best products?

Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Original is the primary product featured on the page and serves as an effective makeup remover. Lovi rates the Banila Co-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

### Does Banila Co cause breakouts?

Banila Co is unlikely to cause breakouts, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin. The Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Original holds an Average fit for acne-prone skin.

### Is Banila Co fragrance-free?

Yes, every one of the Banila Co products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. This helps keep the skincare gentle for daily use.

### What are the key ingredients in Banila Co products?

The Banila Co products on this page include key ingredients like [Lithospermum erythrorhizon root extract](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/gromwell-root), [Bambusa vulgaris stem extract leaf](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/bamboo), Onsen-sui, and [Tocopheryl acetate](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/vitamin-e). These ingredients help provide moisturizing effects and support skin care.

[Archives of Dermatological Research, 2008](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18542977/)

### How do I build a Banila Co skincare routine?

To build a Banila Co skincare routine, you start by using the Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Original to melt away makeup and impurities. Lovi rates the Banila Co-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

### Where can I buy Banila Co, and how much does it cost?

Banila Co is available for purchase in Canada, with prices for the products on this page costing CA$28.00.

### What are good alternatives to Banila Co?

Good alternatives to Banila Co with pages on Lovi include SKIN1004, Anua, Medicube, Beauty of Joseon, COSRX, and Dr. Althea.

### Banila Co vs SKIN1004: which is better?

Banila Co is better for oily and combination skin, as Lovi rates Banila Co-focused routines Superior and SKIN1004-focused routines High for those skin types. For dry, sensitive, and acne-prone skin, both brands receive a Superior fit rating from Lovi.

### Who owns Banila Co, and where is it from?

Banila Co is a Korean brand founded in 2005, owned by F&CO Co., Ltd..

[kedglobal.com](https://www.kedglobal.com/retail/newsView/ked202303160003) [en.namu.wiki](https://en.namu.wiki/w/%EB%B0%94%EB%8B%90%EB%9D%BC%EC%BD%94) [mk.co.kr](https://www.mk.co.kr/en/business/11485813) [banilausa.com](https://banilausa.com/pages/the-story)

### Is Banila Co cruelty-free?

PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Banila Co as cruelty-free.

## Research behind Banila Co's key ingredients

- [Cosmetic formulations containing Lithospermum erythrorhizon root extract show moisturizing effects on human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18542977/) Lithospermum erythrorhizon root extract · Archives of Dermatological Research, 2008
- [Influence of vitamin E acetate on stratum corneum hydration](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9706379/) Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopheryl acetate vitamin e · Arzneimittel-Forschung, 1998
- [Assessment of Skin Photoallergy Risk in Cosmetics Containing Herbal Extract Ingredients](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34198300/) Lithospermum erythrorhizon root extract · Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2021
- [Nanostructured Lipid Carrier Based Gel Containing α-Tocopherol and α-Tocopheryl Acetate for Synergistic Cutaneous Antiaging Efficacy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41309687/) Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopheryl acetate vitamin e · Scientific Reports, 2025
- [Safety assessment on comedogenicity of dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate in Asian subjects: A double-blind randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34471722/) Tocopheryl acetate vitamin e, Tocopheryl acetate · Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021

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## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind these ratings: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

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