Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Original — Reddit Reviews
by Banila Co
Updated September 7, 2026
Gentle cleansing balm that emulsifies well and removes makeup and sunscreen effectively.
What the community says
An oil-based cleansing balm designed to dissolve makeup and mineral sunscreen efficiently. It suits those needing thorough removal without harsh rubbing, especially in double cleansing routines. It can be comedogenic or irritating for oily or sensitive, breakout-prone skin.
What this means for you
Backed by 28 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/AsianBeauty and 4 more.
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Real Reddit threads — 123 mentions across 28 threads
Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Original on Reddit, in one place — 28 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?”
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“tysm everyone. Going to check what's available around here (mainland Europe)”
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“PM: Banilla clean it zero”
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“I've been eyeing the Banilla clean it zero for forever.”
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“Do you really find that both are necessary/helpful?”
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“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.”
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“doesn’t really matter what first step cleanser I use tbh.”
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“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”
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