Banila Co Clean It Zero Revitalizing for combination skin
Resveratrol
Aspalathus Linearis Extract
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil Grape Seed Oil
Olea Europaea Oil Fruit Olive Oil Fruit
Acerola Fruit ExtractAverage
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
Works for combination skin; other pre-cleansers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate suitability for your combination skin, as Cetyl Ethylhexanoate and Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate effectively dissolve makeup and impurities, while Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil and Olea Europaea Oil provide emollient action.
- The formulation provides general cleansing and hydration, which are supportive for your oily shine, but lacks targeted ingredients for optimal results.
- The safety profile is good, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing components like Resveratrol and Bambusa Vulgaris Stem Extract.
How to apply
- Use this makeup remover PM as the first step of your evening routine to clear away excess oil.
- Apply this makeup remover before your regular cleanser to effectively break down heavy makeup and dirt.
- Gently wipe the makeup remover across your face using a soft cotton pad, avoiding harsh rubbing.
- Use the makeup remover on completely dry skin to help dissolve surface oils and impurities best.
- Avoid direct contact with the eyes while using this makeup remover.
People Say
★4.8Overall rating based on 900+ reviewsThis cleansing balm is highly effective for oily and combination skin, melting away makeup without stripping moisture. Users appreciate its sherbet-to-oil texture that rinses clean, leaving skin soft and balanced. Some users experience temporary blurry vision if the product enters the eyes, and a moderate number find the scent too strong or irritating. A small number of users report potential breakouts, and a few find the packaging fiddly.
Highlights
Effective makeup removal Mostly Mentioned
- “melts off stubborn makeup”
- “removes waterproof eyeliner”
- “breaks down every layer of sunscreen”
Clean rinsing Often Mentioned
- “rinses so cleanly”
- “no greasy residue”
- “emulsifies well”
Pleasant texture and application Often Mentioned
- “like butter”
- “spreads easily”
- “sherbet-like texture”
Non-stripping formula Sometimes Noted
- “skin feels soft”
- “not stripped”
- “moisturizing but not heavy”
Pleasant scent Sometimes Noted
- “smells fresh”
- “light citrus scent”
- “pleasant fragrance”
Scent sensitivity Sometimes Noted
- “scent is overpowering”
- “irritated my nose”
- “wish it was unscented”
Temporary blurry vision Sometimes Noted
- “cloudy vision”
- “film over eyes”
- “blurs my vision”
Packaging design issues Rarely Noted
- “spatula falls out”
- “lid is annoying”
- “messy to close”
Potential breakouts Rarely Noted
- “caused small bumps”
- “broke me out”
- “clogged my pores”
Price compared to original Rarely Noted
- “same as original but pricier”
- “don't see the difference”
- “costs more”
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Questions and answers
How well does Clean It Zero Revitalizing work for combination skin?
Banila Co Clean It Zero Revitalizing works moderately well for combination skin by removing makeup and impurities while keeping skin soft, though other products fit this skin better. A cleanser for this skin needs ingredients that provide gentle hydration and balance both oily and dry areas without adding extra shine.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for combination skin?
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate and PEG-20 glyceryl triisostearate help dissolve makeup and impurities, while grape seed oil and olive oil soften the skin. This makeup remover needs soothing plant extracts and lightweight hydrators to properly balance both the oily and dry areas of combination skin.
What does Resveratrol do for combination skin?
Resveratrol helps balance combination skin by fighting daily environmental stress and keeping your skin looking bright and smooth. It may also help calm areas prone to redness and support a healthy, even texture without feeling heavy.
What does Roobos Extract do for combination skin?
Rooibos extract helps calm combination skin and protects it against sun stress. It acts as an antioxidant to keep your skin feeling smooth and balanced.
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This makeup remover goes in the evening routine before your cleanser, and also in the weekly routine. Because this product only offers moderate suitability for combination skin, a makeup remover of this type needs ingredients that control oily shine while keeping the skin hydrated.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this makeup remover in your evening routine before your cleanser and retinol. A product of this type for combination skin needs balancing ingredients that control oily shine while keeping dry areas soft and smooth.
How often should I use this cleanser?
Banila Co Clean It Zero Revitalizing is suitable for your combination skin to use as an evening makeup remover. It helps dissolve makeup and impurities gently, though combination skin also needs targeted ingredients for optimal balance.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for combination skin, as it has a good safety profile with no harsh ingredients. However, because it is an average fit, combination skin needs a makeup remover with targeted ingredients to balance oily shine and keep pores clear.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Treatment with 14% ferulic acid and 12% l-ascorbic acid significantly reduced pigmentation and erythema while improving hydration and elasticity in 20 women with photoaged skin, with neither acid proving definitively more effective overall though ascorbic acid showed slightly greater skin lightening.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Resveratrol nanoliposomes improved transdermal penetration and enhanced anti-aging and skin-brightening effects by promoting antioxidant capacity and collagen synthesis while inhibiting matrix metalloproteinases, tyrosinase activity, and melanin synthesis compared to free resveratrol.
Molecules, 2023Topical CE Ferulic plus resveratrol BE serum following ablative fractional CO2 laser treatment reduced erythema index (308.9 vs. 325.3), shortened complete scabbing detachment time (6.0 vs. 6.5 days), decreased melanin index (-7.4% vs. +0.2%), and improved skin hydration compared to normal saline in 51 Chinese patients.
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2024Topical treatment with a combination of pyridine-2, 4-dicarboxylic acid diethyl ester and resveratrol significantly increased hair density in 79 Caucasian female subjects starting from 1.5 months compared to baseline.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020A nighttime topical antioxidant containing resveratrol, baicalin, and vitamin E significantly improved fine lines, wrinkles, firmness, elasticity, laxity, hyperpigmentation, radiance, roughness, and dermal thickness in subjects with mild to moderately photodamaged skin over 12 weeks.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2014Ginkgo formulation increased skin moisturization by 27.88% and smoothness by 4.32% while reducing roughness by 0.4% and wrinkles by 4.63%, and significantly improved skin moisturization compared to the tea and rooibos formula.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2010The addition of Aspalathus linearis extracts to topical sunscreen formulas containing OMC and BMDBM increased protection factors by up to 50% and protected the filters against photodegradation under radiation doses up to 14.4 standard erythemal doses.
Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences, 2026The combination of fermented and unfermented Aspalathus linearis extracts showed a synergistic photoprotective effect on Normal Human Dermal Fibroblast survival after UVB radiation, which further improved when combined with Polypodium leucotomos extract.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2025Grapeseed oil-loaded dermocosmetic nanoemulgel applied on the cheeks of healthy volunteers significantly reduced skin melanin, erythema, sebum production, and pores while increasing moisture and elasticity compared to a placebo.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Topical treatment with cranberry oil and grape oil improved wound healing in rats, with cranberry oil showing an 88.1% wound area reduction and grape oil showing 84.6% compared to 74.1% in controls and 78.4% in the mupirocin standard group on day 13.
Phytotherapy Research, 2011An ionic liquid-based grapeseed oil emulsion increased transdermal penetration by 4.63-fold and improved skin hydration, firmness, elasticity, and facial wrinkles after 28 days of continuous use compared to ordinary emulsion.
Pharmaceuticals, 2024Topical application of 5% vitamin C cream significantly improved global clinical scores, increased skin microrelief density, and induced elastic tissue repair in photoaged skin compared to excipient control in healthy female volunteers.
Experimental Dermatology, 2003Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside gel significantly reduced gingival melanin pigmentation after 4 weeks compared to placebo in 73 subjects with symmetric pigmentation.
Journal of Periodontology, 2009Topical treatment with 5% vitamin C and 0.1% madecassoside significantly improved clinical scores for wrinkles, suppleness, firmness, roughness, and skin hydration, along with functional and structural remodeling of the elastic fiber network in 20 female volunteers with photoaged skin after 6 months compared to baseline.
Experimental Dermatology, 2008
Ingredients
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Peg-10 Isostearate, Synthetic Wax, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene Glycol, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil Grape Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Oil Fruit Olive Oil Fruit, Tocopheryl Acetate, Water, Ethylhexylglycerin, Thuja Orientalis Leaf Extract, Propanediol, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Dextrin, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera Root Extract Grape Root Extract, Vitis Vinifera Vine Extract Grape Vine Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Bambusa Vulgaris Stem Extract Leaf, Aspalathus Linearis Extract, Angelica Archangelica Root Extract, Acerola Fruit Extract, Resveratrol, Polydiethyleneglycol Adipate Ipdi Copolymer, Acrylates Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Acrylates Methoxy Peg-15 Methacrylate Copolymer
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our 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.
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