BANILA CO Clean It Zero Enriching Butter Cleansing Balm: The Dry-Skin Version of the K-Beauty Classic

The Clean It Zero cleansing balm is BANILA CO's hero product, globally recognized as the cleansing balm that brought the "oil cleansing transforms to milky emulsion" experience to Western users. The Enriching (Butter) version is the rich variant designed for dry, dehydrated, or mature skin. Compared to the Original Clean It Zero, the Enriching formulation uses a heavier oil blend with shea butter, making the balm thicker in the jar but more melt-in on warm skin.

At $27.04 for 100ml, this is the standard mid-tier Korean cleansing balm price. It performs the core job (dissolving sunscreen, makeup, and sebum) as well as the original, with the added benefit of leaving skin less stripped afterward. Not recommended for oily or acne-prone skin, where the richer oil base can feel heavy even after rinsing.

What It Does

Solid balm in the jar melts on contact with warm skin into a rich oil. Emulsifies on contact with water into a milky emulsion that rinses cleanly. Dissolves all types of makeup, heavy sunscreen, and sebum. The Enriching version's oil blend leaves skin feeling softer post-cleanse, closer to a treatment cleanser than a pure surface cleanse.

Who It's For

• Dry or mature skin: The richer oil base doesn't strip.
• Heavy SPF or sunscreen users: Melts through chemical SPF without residue.
• Double-cleanse step 1 users: The classic oil cleanse format.
• Winter skin needing richer care: Switch from original Clean It Zero for cold months.
• Korean makeup enthusiasts: Handles cushion foundation, long-wear lip tints, full eye looks.

Key Specs

• Volume: 100ml
• Price: $27.04
• Hero ingredients: shea butter, murumuru butter, natural oil blend
• Texture: solid balm, melts to rich oil, emulsifies to milk
• Fragrance: mild

How to Use

On dry hands and dry face, scoop a small amount (pea-sized) with the included spatula. Warm between fingers, massage across dry skin for 30 to 60 seconds. The balm will melt and dissolve makeup and sunscreen. Add a splash of water, continue massaging until the oil turns milky. Rinse with lukewarm water. Follow with a second water-based cleanser.

FAQ

Clean It Zero Original vs Enriching (Butter)?

Original is lighter, faster-melting, works for oily to normal skin. Enriching is richer, better for dry skin, leaves more softening feel. If you're in doubt, start with Original.

BANILA CO vs Heimish All Clean Balm?

Both iconic K-beauty cleansing balms. Heimish is slightly more affordable, similar performance. BANILA CO has stronger makeup-dissolving power. Both emulsify well. For most users, either works. If you wear heavy waterproof makeup, BANILA CO.

Does this leave residue?

Should rinse completely if you emulsify with water before rinsing. If you don't emulsify (skip the water step), you may feel oily residue. Always add water and massage before rinsing.

Is this the same as the "Purity" or "Nourishing" versions?

No, different variants. Purity is the original, Nourishing is for mature skin with anti-aging actives, Enriching is rich for dry skin. Ingredients differ subtly. Pick based on skin type.

How long until I see results?

Immediate cleanse benefit. Skin feels less tight from day one. Cumulative improvement in softness and calm over 2 to 4 weeks, as you stop stripping the barrier with harsher cleansers.

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Follow with the BANILA CO All Day Prep Hydro UV Serum Base for morning routine, or pair with your favorite Korean toner for second-cleanse step.

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