Comparison between Banila Co. Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Original vs. Etude House Soon Jung Ph5.5 Relief Toner

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21 Ingredients 14

1
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
1
Water
2
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
2
Propanediol
3
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
3
Glycerin
4
PEG-10 Isostearate
4
Betaine
5
Synthetic Wax
5
Panthenol
6
Water
6
Madecassoside
7
Phenoxyethanol
7
Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract
8
Butylene Glycol
8
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
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Uniqueness16 out of 21
76.2%
Uniqueness10 out of 14
71.4%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
6 out of 21
29%
chemical
11 out of 21
52%
natural
4 out of 14
29%
chemical
9 out of 14
64%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Butylene Glycol#81,2-Hexanediol#14
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Ethylhexyl Palmitate#1
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Dry skin
Positive: 5Negative: 0
Glycerin#3Betaine#4Panthenol#51,2-Hexanediol#9Butylene Glycol#10
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract#7
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

Banila Co. Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Original vs. Etude House Soon Jung Ph5.5 Relief Toner
Position 1

#1Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Origin: chemical
Role: Emollient, Fragrance ingredient
Softening
Hair conditioning
Malassezia unsafe
Comedogenic rating [ 4 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin
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#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

Position 2

#2Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

Origin: chemical
Role: Emollient
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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#2Propanediol

Origin: chemical
Role: Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 2 ]

Propanediol is a good solvent, emollient and humectant. It helps to moisturize the skin and prevent moisture loss. In haircare products, it conditions hair and improves absorption of the product.

Position 3

#3PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate

Origin: chemical
Role: Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
Malassezia unsafe
PEG
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
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#3Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

Position 4

#4PEG-10 Isostearate

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
PEG
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
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#4Betaine

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
Hair protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Betaine is used a lot in “organic” skincare products. It is a good moisturizer that not only hydrates the skin but also strengthens the cell membrane. This helps to lower the water loss over time. It also softens the skin and reduces irritation and redness. It’s often used at a 3-5% concentration depending on the product.

Position 5

#5Synthetic Wax

Origin: natural
Role: Antistatic agent, Binding, Emollient, Emulsion stabilizer, Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Viscosity controlling agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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#5Panthenol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Hair conditioning
Moisturizing
Soothing
Healing
Hair conditioning
Hair protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Panthenol is a proud member of a league of the best-performing components. It's a stable form of Vitamin B5 and is also known as Pro-Vitamin B5. It’s a very good and effective component for hydration, healing, and soothing irritated skin. It works so soft and gentle that it’s even recommended for people with skin problems like eczema.

In haircare products it’s used for protecting the fiber. It’s researched very well and doesn’t have any negative side effects.

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