Banila Co Clean It Zero Revitalizing for skin with dark spots
Resveratrol
Aspalathus Linearis Extract
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil Grape Seed Oil
Olea Europaea Oil Fruit Olive Oil Fruit
Acerola Fruit ExtractAverage
- AverageNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
Works for skin with dark spots; other pre-cleansers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dark spots: hyperpigmentation, sun spots, and uneven skin tone. 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 excellent makeup removal for your normal skin, as Cetyl Ethylhexanoate and Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate effectively dissolve impurities, while Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil and Olea Europaea Fruit Oil provide emollient action.
- While the formulation is safe and cleansing, it lacks sufficient concentrations of key ingredients like Resveratrol to significantly address your pigmentation concerns.
- The product is safe for your normal skin due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing agents like Resveratrol and Grape Seed Oil.
How to apply
- Use this makeup remover as part of your PM routine every evening to melt away makeup and impurities.
- Apply this makeup remover as the first step of your evening routine before using your regular cleanser.
- Gently massage the makeup remover onto your face using circular motions, then rinse thoroughly with water.
- For the best results , apply the makeup remover directly to dry skin to help break down makeup effortlessly.
- Avoid the immediate eye area and do a patch test before your first use to ensure your skin feels comfortable.
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 Banila Co Revitalizing work for skin with dark spots?
This makeup remover safely cleanses your skin, but it lacks sufficient concentrations of key ingredients like Resveratrol to significantly address your dark spots. A makeup remover for this skin needs effective, soothing ingredients that address pigmentation concerns without risk of irritation.
Molecules, 2023International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2019
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for skin with dark spots?
Resveratrol helps make this cleanser a fit for skin with dark spots by acting on pigmentation, though this product lacks enough of it to significantly address your concerns. A cleanser for dark spots needs targeted brightening ingredients like resveratrol and soothing plant extracts.
Molecules, 2023International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2019
What does Resveratrol do for skin with dark spots?
Resveratrol helps fade dark spots and evens out skin tone by slowing down the processes that create excess pigment. It also supports a brighter, smoother look while protecting against further sun damage.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2019Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy, 2023
What does Roobos Extract do for skin with dark spots?
Rooibos Extract helps calm angry skin and may improve the look of dark spots over time. It is packed with antioxidants that protect your face from daily stress and keep your skin smooth and glowing.
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for skin with dark spots?
This makeup remover goes in the evening routine before your cleanser, and as part of your weekly routine. To better help with dark spots, a makeup remover for this skin needs brightening ingredients like vitamin C or niacinamide alongside effective cleansing agents.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
How often should I use this cleanser?
This makeup remover works safely on your skin, but because it lacks enough brightening ingredients to target your dark spots, skin with dark spots needs a makeup remover packed with higher levels of brightening ingredients and antioxidants.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for skin with dark spots?
This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for your skin with dark spots because it is free of harsh ingredients and safe for normal skin. However, since it is an average fit for dark spots, this skin type needs products with higher amounts of brightening ingredients like resveratrol to effectively fade dark spots.
Molecules, 2023International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2019
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Resveratrol 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, 2023Resveratrol acts as a direct and indirect tyrosinase inhibitor and regulates keratinocytes to prevent melanocyte stimulation, functioning as a potent topical hypopigmenting agent.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2019Topical 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 skin with dark spots better
A topical antioxidant serum significantly reduced air pollution-induced skin pigmentation and proinflammatory gene expression ex vivo, and improved skin aging signs in 40 healthy adult females after 90 days of daily use.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
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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