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BANILA CO Clean It Zero Nourishing for dry skin

Superior

  • HighDry Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • ExcellentSafety

One of the best pre-cleansers for dry skin.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, fine lines, and wrinkles. 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

  • Excellent for your dry skin as Cetyl Ethylhexanoate and Ethylhexyl Palmitate effectively dissolve makeup and impurities, while Royal Jelly Extract and Oenothera Biennis Oil provide deep hydration and moisturization. Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil further supports barrier repair, smoothing intercellular lipids for your dry or flaky skin.
  • The formulation is safe for your dry skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing agents like Royal Jelly Extract and Acerola Fruit Extract.
  • This product offers excellent makeup removal and deep nourishment, making it a perfect match for your skin's needs.

How to apply

  • Use this makeup remover in your PM routine every evening to gently clean your face. Always pair with a gentle cleanser afterward.
  • Apply this makeup remover as a pre-cleanser step before using your regular cleanser and moisturizer.
  • Gently wipe a small amount of makeup remover across your face using a soft cotton pad. Avoid any harsh rubbing on dry or flaky skin.
  • Apply the makeup remover directly onto dry skin to easily dissolve makeup without stripping your natural moisture. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.
  • Avoid direct contact with your eyes and do a patch test before first use. Discontinue use if irritation occurs.

People Say

★4.8Overall rating based on 600+ reviews

This cleansing balm is highly praised for its ability to effectively remove makeup and leave skin feeling hydrated and plump, making it a favorite for dry and mature skin types. While most users appreciate its nourishing formula and pleasant texture, some find the fragrance strong, and a small number report experiencing temporary blurry vision or breakouts.

Highlights

  • Effective makeup removal Mostly Mentioned
    • “Melts waterproof mascara effortlessly”
    • “Dissolves heavy layered makeup”
    • “Removes everything in one go”
  • Moisturizing and non-stripping Often Mentioned
    • “Leaves skin hydrated and smooth”
    • “Doesn't strip my skin”
    • “Face feels plump after washing”
  • Pleasant texture Often Mentioned
    • “Glides on smoothly”
    • “Sherbet texture melts instantly”
    • “Silky oil feel”
  • Good for dry skin Sometimes Noted
    • “Great for dry/mature skin”
    • “Saved my dry face”
    • “Perfect for winter dryness”
  • Strong fragrance Sometimes Noted
    • “Smell is too strong”
    • “Wish it was unscented”
    • “Fragrance is a bit much”
  • Blurry vision Rarely Noted
    • “Gave me blurry vision”
    • “Cloudy film on eyes”
    • “Stings if it gets in eyes”
  • Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
    • “Caused cystic acne”
    • “Broke me out”
    • “Clogged my pores”
  • Price vs. quantity Rarely Noted
    • “A bit pricey”
    • “Finished it too fast”
    • “Wish the jar was bigger”

Sources: lovi.care, iherb.com, sokoglam.com, reddit.com, skinsort.com, yesstyle.com, and more

Questions and answers

What makes BANILA CO Clean It Zero Nourishing one of the best fits for dry skin?

BANILA CO Clean It Zero Nourishing is a great fit for dry skin because Cetyl Ethylhexanoate and Ethylhexyl Palmitate easily dissolve makeup while Royal Jelly Extract and Oenothera Biennis Oil deeply moisturize. Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil further helps repair the skin barrier and smooths flaky skin without causing irritation.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022

Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for dry skin?

This cleanser is a great fit for dry skin because Cetyl Ethylhexanoate and Ethylhexyl Palmitate melt away makeup while Royal Jelly Extract and Oenothera Biennis Oil deeply moisturize. Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil also helps repair your skin barrier, smoothing out flaky areas.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022

What does Royal Jelly Extract do for dry skin?

Royal jelly extract helps boost moisture and keeps dry skin feeling soft and smooth. Studies show it increases skin hydration and improves dryness over a few weeks.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022European Journal of Dermatology, 2011

What does Ginseng Root Extract do for dry skin?

Ginseng root extract helps dry skin by keeping it soft and improving moisture levels. It helps reduce roughness and supports the skin barrier so it loses less water.

Journal of Ginseng Research, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022

Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for dry skin?

This makeup remover goes in your evening routine as the first step before your regular cleanser. It helps melt away makeup while providing deep hydration and smoothing flaky skin, making it an ideal match for your skin type.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022

Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this makeup remover in your evening routine before your cleanser when using retinol. Using a nourishing remover first helps keep dry skin soft and is unlikely to cause irritation.

Cutis, 2006Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022

How often should I use this cleanser?

This makeup remover is a great fit for your dry skin and is meant for your evening routine. It easily washes away makeup while keeping your skin calm and deeply moisturized.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022

Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?

This makeup remover is unlikely to cause breakouts for dry skin, as it contains no harsh ingredients and is formulated to gently melt away makeup while deeply moisturizing. Reviewers rarely report breakouts from this product.

Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • Applying an essence containing royal jelly extract significantly increased the stratum corneum water content of the cheeks compared to placebo in healthy Japanese adults over 4 weeks.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
  • Topical Hydroxydecine cream increased skin hydration by 28.8% at 7 days and 60.4% at 21 days in healthy human volunteers with UV-induced xerosis.

    European Journal of Dermatology, 2011
  • Topical 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, 2003
  • A prototype body cream containing bee venom, propolis, honey, beeswax, and royal jelly demonstrated stability for 90 days, high antioxidant capacity of 85.45%, lack of cytotoxicity with over 70% cell viability, and no irritation or allergic reaction in dermatological analysis, while improving skin parameters in a panel test.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
  • Royal jelly protects against epidermal stress caused by UVB and menadione through the upregulation of NQO1 expression by its active compound 10-hydroxy-2-decenoic acid.

    International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2021
  • Defensin-1 from royal jelly stimulated MMP-9 secretion and increased keratinocyte migration and wound closure in vitro, and promoted re-epithelisation and wound closure in uninfected excision wounds.

    Scientific Reports, 2017
  • Enzyme-modified ginseng extract cream significantly reduced the global photo-damage score and various roughness measures including total roughness, smoothness depth, and arithmetic roughness average compared to placebo in 23 human subjects.

    Rejuvenation Research, 2015
  • A red ginseng hydrogel formulation with 1,2-hexanediol promoted selective growth of Staphylococcus epidermidis and decreased Cutibacterium acnes in 20 female subjects.

    Journal of Ginseng Research, 2022
  • A 1% fermented black ginseng cream significantly reduced eye wrinkles and brightened skin color in twenty-three human subjects compared to control cream and baseline.

    Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health. Part A, 2020
  • Electrospun poly (vinyl butyral-co-vinyl alcohol-co-vinyl acetate) patches loaded with evening primrose oil applied to the forearm of volunteers for 6 hours increased skin moisture, with pore size, shape, and fiber diameter influencing oil transport.

    Biomaterials Advances, 2022
  • A topical preparation containing urea, sunflower oil, evening primrose oil, wheat germ oil, and sodium pyruvate led to clinical improvement after a month in diverse hyperkeratotic skin conditions except pityriasis lichenoides.

    Medicina Cutanea Ibero-latino-americana, 1986
  • Topical application of linseed, evening primrose, and olive oil emulsions accelerated wound closure in rats with excision wounds compared to untreated controls, though via different mechanisms.

    Drug Delivery and Translational Research, 2019
  • Safflower oil body-human epidermal growth factor microgel emulsions mixed with xanthan gum enhance transdermal absorption, regulate inflammation, accelerate angiogenesis, and promote re-epithelialization and remodeling in full-layer skin wounds in rats.

    International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2022
  • Topical beta-carotene provided protection for the human skin of healthy volunteers against IR radiation by acting as a superficial antioxidant, though dermal carotenoid degradation was significantly higher for standard infrared radiator than for water filter infrared irradiation.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2011
  • Pre-treatment with beta-carotene at 1.5 microM modulated UVA-induced gene regulation in HaCaT human keratinocytes through multiple mechanisms not restricted to singlet oxygen quenching, reducing the effect for 143 genes and enhancing it for 180 out of 568 UVA-regulated genes.

    The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2005
  • Alginate hydrogel dressings co-loaded with cinnamon-mediated silver nanoparticles, beta-carotene nanocarriers, and Centella asiatica extract demonstrated antimicrobial and antibiofilm activities against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli over a 24-h period while mitigating silver-induced cytotoxicity and oxidative stress in human keratinocyte cells.

    Gels, 2025

Ingredients

Beta-Carotene, Royal Jelly Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Extract, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Acerola Fruit Extract, Angelica Archangelica Root Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Zea Mays Oil, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Water, Butylene Glycol, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Polydiethyleneglycol Adipate Ipdi Copolymer, Synthetic Wax, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Tocopherol Vitamin E, Ammonium Acrylates Copolymer, Ethylene Methacrylate Copolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate Vitamin E, Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Phenoxyethanol, Bambusa Vulgaris Stem Extract Leaf, Acrylates Methoxy Peg-15 Methacrylate Copolymer, Panax Ginseng Extract Berry, Peg-10 Isostearate

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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