Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Original — Reddit Reviews
by Banila Co
Updated October 3, 2026
Emulsifying balm that melts sunscreen and makeup; scented and sometimes breakout-prone.
What the community says
A first-cleanse balm for makeup, waterproof sunscreen, and stubborn eye gunk. It emulsifies hard and rinses clean, which is why people keep repurchasing it. Scent and occasional breakouts are the usual dealbreakers.
What this means for you
Backed by 27 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/AsianBeauty and 4 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
Watch out for
- Fragrance is noticeable in the original
- Breakouts and closed comedones happen for some
- Can sting or feel stripping on reactive skin
Product details
Use caution
Concerns
Skin Type
Product Traits
Real Reddit threads — 136 mentions across 27 threads
Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Original on Reddit, in one place — 27 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/AsianBeauty and 4 more, summarized.
“Farmacy’s balm cleanser is awesome or banila clean it zero”
Mentioned
“Does anyone know a good alternative to Clinique's Take the day off?”
Mentioned
“tysm everyone. Going to check what's available around here (mainland Europe)”
Mentioned
“PM: Banilla clean it zero”
Mentioned
“I've been eyeing the Banilla clean it zero for forever.”
Mentioned
“Do you really find that both are necessary/helpful?”
Mentioned
“the Banila Co clean it zero removes it ok if you leave it one for a bit and gently massage it into the eyelashes”
Positive
“I love this mascara, always wear it if I need something that won't smudge or fall of.”
Positive
“removing it is a hassle”
Positive
“I’ve used banila co, the inkey list, CeraVe makeup balm, etc.”
Mentioned
“doesn’t really matter what first step cleanser I use tbh.”
Mentioned
“as long as it removes makeup and sunscreen well I’m good”
Mentioned
“Banila Clean It Zero Balm, CeraVe face wash, BHA and AHA serums”
Cautionary
“My skin went from average breakouts to absolutely trashed. I’m talking subdermal and cystic acne, peeling, all of it.”
Cautionary
“All from products that were super highly recommended by folks in the sub at that time.”
Cautionary
“I used Banila Co Cleansing Balm but now it's Kose Speedy Cleansing Oil”
Positive
“Banila Co Cleansing Balm / Kose Softymo Cleansing Oil (I alternate between these two for a very long time”
Positive
“these are the only ones I've used for a long time”
Positive
