BANILA CO Clean It Zero Nourishing for oily skin
Royal Jelly Extract
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Beta-Carotene
Average
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
Works for oily skin; other pre-cleansers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. 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 oily skin as Cetyl Ethylhexanoate and Ethylhexyl Palmitate effectively dissolve makeup and impurities, while Beta-Carotene and Acerola Fruit Extract provide antioxidant benefits to help manage oiliness.
- The formula contains soothing ingredients like Royal Jelly Extract and Tocopherol Vitamin E, which are beneficial for oily skin and help prevent irritation.
- The product is safe for your oily skin due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of beneficial components.
How to apply
- Use this makeup remover PM as the first step of your evening routine. Start 3×/week and increase to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply this makeup remover before your regular cleanser and toner. It prepares your skin by melting away excess oil and makeup.
- Gently press a small amount onto your dry skin using your fingertips. Massage softly and avoid harsh rubbing to protect your pores.
- Apply this product on dry skin to effectively break down heavy makeup and surface oil. Massage it gently before washing it off with water.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area during application. Do a patch test before your first use to ensure your skin feels comfortable.
People Say
★4.8Overall rating based on 600+ reviewsThis 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”
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Questions and answers
How well does Clean It Zero Nourishing work for oily skin?
BANILA CO Clean It Zero Nourishing works moderately well for oily skin, as it dissolves makeup effectively while helping to manage oiliness and prevent irritation. However, because it contains rich oils and nourishing ingredients that are heavier on the skin, an oily face needs a makeup remover that focuses on oil control and features lighter ingredients.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for oily skin?
Beta-Carotene and Acerola Fruit Extract help manage oiliness with antioxidants, while Royal Jelly Extract and Tocopherol Vitamin E soothe the skin and prevent irritation. Oily skin needs a cleanser with oil-controlling ingredients and lightweight oils that cleanse effectively without rich ingredients that may clog pores.
What does Royal Jelly Extract do for oily skin?
Royal jelly extract is unlikely to cause greasiness while it helps boost skin moisture, making it a suitable option for everyday hydration. Because oily skin still needs lightweight moisture, look for oil-free formulas that combine this ingredient with balancing hydrators.
What does Ginseng Root Extract do for oily skin?
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This makeup remover goes in the evening routine before your cleanser, or as part of a weekly routine. Oily skin works best with lighter gel or water-based cleansers that remove excess oil without heavy oils and heavy waxes.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this makeup remover in the evening before your cleanser and treatment steps like retinol, as it safely cleans away makeup without harsh ingredients. Oily skin works best with cleansers that feature light, balancing ingredients to keep pores clear while maintaining comfort.
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 oily skin, though oily skin needs lightweight, oil-controlling ingredients and refreshing textures that keep pores clear without feeling heavy.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This cleanser may rarely cause breakouts for oily skin, as some reviewers have experienced. Oily skin usually needs lightweight, oil-free ingredients that cleanse without leaving a heavy layer behind.
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, 2022A 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, 2022Royal 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, 2021Enzyme-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, 2015A 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, 2022A 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, 2020Electrospun 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, 2022A 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, 1986Topical 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, 2019Safflower 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, 2022Topical 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, 2011Pre-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, 2005Alginate 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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