Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Original — Reddit Reviews
by Banila Co
Updated October 19, 2026
Emulsifying cleansing balm melts makeup and sunscreen cleanly; breaks acne-prone skin.
What the community says
A solid balm that melts into oil, breaks down makeup and sunscreen, then rinses unusually clean after emulsifying. It suits dry, sensitive users who double-cleanse, but fragrance and repeat breakout reports make acne-prone or reactive skin a gamble.
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
- Noticeable fragrance puts off sensitive noses
- Breakouts and closed comedones are recurring complaints
- Can cloud vision or irritate dry eyes
Product details
Use caution
Concerns
Skin Type
Product Traits
Real Reddit threads — 142 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
