Banila Co Clean It Zero Revitalizing for acne-prone 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 acne-prone skin; other pre-cleansers fit it better.
- Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2024
- International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with acne-prone skin: breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks. 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 cleansing benefits for your combination skin, as Cetyl Ethylhexanoate and Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate effectively dissolve makeup and impurities. Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil and Olea Europaea Fruit Oil provide emollient action, though they may not fully address all concerns of combination skin.
- While Resveratrol offers some soothing properties, the formula lacks specialized ingredients like salicylic acid or retinoids to directly target your acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
- The product is safe for your acne-prone skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing components.
How to apply
- Use this makeup remover PM as the first step of your evening routine to clear away dirt and oil. Start 3x/week and work up to daily use if your combination skin tolerates it well.
- Apply this makeup remover before cleansing and using the rest of your skin products. This ensures all makeup and impurities are fully washed away.
- Gently press a small amount of the makeup remover onto your face using a soft cotton pad. Avoid rubbing the skin too harshly to prevent irritation.
- Apply the makeup remover on dry skin to easily dissolve makeup and clear out blemishes. There is no need to dampen your face beforehand.
- Do a patch test before first use to ensure your skin reacts well. Avoid the delicate eye area while applying.
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 acne-prone skin?
Banila Co Clean It Zero Revitalizing works moderately well for acne-prone skin because it cleanses effectively and safely without causing irritation, though it lacks targeted ingredients like salicylic acid or retinoids for breakouts. A makeup remover for acne-prone skin needs soothing properties, powerful cleansing without irritation, and specific blemish-fighting ingredients.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for acne-prone skin?
Resveratrol helps calm your skin, while the gentle cleansing ingredients lift away makeup without irritation. Acne-prone skin needs targeted ingredients like salicylic acid or retinoids to properly clear breakouts.
What does Resveratrol do for acne-prone skin?
Resveratrol helps acne-prone skin by reducing pimples, calming redness, and fighting acne-causing bacteria. Daily use may also significantly lower oil buildup and clear clogged pores over time.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2011Journal of Dermatological Science, 2021
What does Roobos Extract do for acne-prone skin?
Rooibos extract helps calm acne-prone skin by protecting against sun-related cell stress through its antioxidant mechanisms. It may also help keep skin clear by supporting natural skin cell renewal and recovery after UV exposure.
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?
This makeup remover goes in the evening routine before your cleanser. A product for this skin needs ingredients like salicylic acid or retinoids to directly target breakouts.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this makeup remover in your evening routine before applying your cleanser and retinol treatment. The formula is unlikely to irritate your acne-prone skin, but an acne routine also needs targeted ingredients like salicylic acid or retinoids to directly address breakouts.
How often should I use this cleanser?
You can use this makeup remover in the evening as the first step of your routine to take off makeup and impurities. This product works for your skin, though it lacks specialized ingredients like salicylic acid or retinoids to directly target your breakouts. Acne-prone skin needs ingredients like salicylic acid or retinoids to help clear blemishes.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?
This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts because it is free of harsh ingredients, though it also lacks specialized acne-fighting components like salicylic acid to directly target blemishes. For acne-prone skin, a product of this type needs blemish-clearing ingredients like salicylic acid or retinoids to better manage breakouts.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Topical 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
Why other pre-cleansers fit acne-prone skin better
Co-delivery of paeonol and madecassoside via nanoemulsions improved transdermal delivery, promoted barrier repair proteins, inhibited inflammatory cytokine secretion in cellular and 3D models, and reduced transepidermal water loss and acne in human facial skin compared to free components.
Molecules, 2023
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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