Banila Co Clean It Zero Mandarin-C Vegan Cleansing Tissue: The Wipe Version of Korea's Best-Selling Cleansing Balm

These are the tissue-wipe version of Banila Co's Clean It Zero cleansing balm, built with the same mandarin-C (vitamin C from mandarin orange extract) base and vegan certification. You get 80 pre-soaked wipes per pack at $28.08, which works out to a low per-use cost for the convenience of a travel or gym-day cleanser. These aren't meant to replace proper double-cleansing at home; they're for post-workout, travel days, or late-night crashes when you need to remove makeup quickly without a full sink routine.

The Clean It Zero line is Banila Co's hero product range. The original sherbet-balm cleanser has been a Korean best-seller for over a decade. The Mandarin-C variant adds vitamin C brightening to the basic cleansing formula, which is the brand's answer to users who want cleansing plus mild skincare benefit in one step. The vegan certification and tissue format make this variant the travel-friendly option.

What It Does

Pre-soaked wipes dissolve makeup, sunscreen, and surface oil on contact. The mandarin-C (vitamin C derivative) adds mild antioxidant and brightening benefit. Plant-derived surfactants and oils do the cleansing; no rinse is required, though a follow-up water rinse is recommended when available. Finish is soft, lightly hydrated, and noticeably fresh-scented from the mandarin note.

Who It's For

• Gym or post-workout cleansing: Quick makeup and sweat removal.
• Travel and camping: No sink required; one wipe covers a full face.
• Late-night fallback: Better than sleeping in makeup on exhausted days.
• Vegan-priority shoppers: Vegan certification and plant-derived cleansing agents.
• Light makeup days: Sufficient for light foundation and chemical SPF.

Key Specs

• Volume: 80 wipes per pack
• Price: $28.08
• Hero ingredients: mandarin-C extract, plant-derived cleansing oils
• Certifications: vegan
• Texture: moist tissue wipes, non-sticky
• Fragrance: fresh mandarin

How to Use

Pull one wipe from the pack, use it to dissolve makeup and sunscreen starting from the eye area and working outward. For stubborn eye makeup, hold the wipe over the eye for 5 to 10 seconds before wiping. Follow with a water rinse when possible, or with a toner-soaked cotton pad if no water is available. Not meant for daily-use replacement of a proper double cleanse.

FAQ

Can I use these as my only cleanser?

Not long-term. Wipes don't physically rinse debris away; they transfer dissolved makeup from your skin onto the wipe, but some residue remains. For daily use, always follow with a water rinse. Save these for emergencies, travel, or gym days.

Do they remove waterproof mascara?

Yes, with 10 to 15 seconds of contact time. Hold the wipe against closed eyes, let the product dissolve the mascara, then wipe gently. Don't scrub.

Will they sting my eyes?

Generally no. The formulation is eye-area-safe at the specified use. If you have particularly sensitive eyes or wear contacts, remove contacts first and test the wipe on one eye before committing.

How do these compare to Neutrogena or Simple cleansing wipes?

The Clean It Zero wipes are calibrated for Korean cleansing standards, which means more thorough makeup dissolution and a gentler post-wipe finish. They're pricier than Western drugstore wipes but also more effective on heavy SPF and long-wear makeup. For minimalist drugstore users, Neutrogena is a fine substitute.

Are they biodegradable?

Check the specific pack label. Most Korean cleansing wipes are not certified biodegradable even when the formulation is vegan or natural. If biodegradability matters, use a reusable microfiber cloth with a traditional cleansing balm instead.

Related Products

For home use, the full-sized Banila Co Clean It Zero balm is the better daily option. Pair with the rest of the Banila Co collection, or browse other Korean cleansing tissues.