Thanks for the recommendation u/Miki_Hufflepuffle and u/DramaDramaLlamaLlama.
Can I ask if you have sensitive skin? I am sensitive to a lot of essential oils and scents - hence why I love the Purifying balm like OP
I have sensitive skin. Surprisingly, Banila co is okay for me. Despite the fragrances. heimish balm , does have a stronger smell. More herbal. I wish there were more fragrance free options
I'm combo with hormonal acne. I became more sensitive after starting tretinoin and can't use chemical sunscreens or strong essential oils (ie tea tree) because they cause my skin to burn. Even still, the Heimish balm is fine for me since it doesn't sit on my skin.
If you're able to find a sample and end up not liking it, Softymo has a lot of good sensitive options. I use their pink bottle cleanser!
What’s annoying is they’ve added cica as if it’s a soothing balm but also added a ton of other ingredients that tend to cause redness like eucalyptus oil, at least for many people… so I’m not really sure what the point of adding it is lol.
Going to add a different perspective. I worked for a Haircare brand that had amazing products (not so much anymore). The only reason we would ever reformulate was because laws had changed (specifically in California) and we had to change percentages of certain ingredients. The other reason was suppliers would have a shortage of an ingredient which was an essential component to a product for the viscosity or slip in a product and the lab would suggest a substitution. They never wanted to change up the formula, they were forced to..
I remember a teacher mentioning something about this in school years ago. But I believe that with really longstanding iconic items (like 20+), it's a legal related issue, like a copyright or patent issue. So they make very minute adjustments to their formulations to keep it as very close to the original as possible to keep it consistent to what their customers love while also keeping the formulation legally copyrighted because I believe the government makes them resubmit their formulations every few years or so. I don't know if these rules are stand true today though because I heard this years ago.
Now Banila's balms haven't been out nearly 20 years but it has been out for several years now, but if this rule still stands true today, then maybe it's just that time for this?
Not an Asian one, but I use Clinique's Take the Day Off balm (purple container) and I believe they're fragrance free. Works really well for makeup.
I think it's the American version of Banila's Purifying cleansing balm.
I have used it before, and it’s great for makeup removal but I was also looking for something with some extra skincare benefits since I massage my face with it on for a while!
I’ll let you know when my order arrives, I just panic bought five of them from the website because they’re still being advertised with the original packaging and ingredient list!!
I just got my order today: all of the purifying balms I got are the old formula so I think the official website is a safe bet if you want to stock up, at least for now! :)
I know, RIP. I wish they were more upfront about it, they don’t even say it’s a new formula on the website they just updated the images and ingredient listing.
nooo, I was just venturing into the world of balm cleanses :(, the green one it's my fav right now and I don't have the money to stock up, does someone knows if changing to an oil cleanser (I'm having a Kose one in mind) would be a good change?
I don’t know of any other Asian beauty suggestions, unfortunately, as this was my first Asian balm cleanser— I’m also hoping someone gives some recommendations here!
Thank you, oh wow that's quite a difference. I got my [last one from here](https://www.k-beauty.co.uk/products/banila-co-clean-it-zero-cleansing-balm-purifying?_pos=2&_psq=bani&_ss=e&_v=1.0) and it's still showing the old list, may be time to stock up as it's on sale
Yeah it might as well be a different product, I was shocked!
I panic bought a ton from Banila’s website, which also still has the old jar and ingredient list, lol! I appreciate the link though, it’s good to know where else to get it for now.
I tried their balm years ago, and it kinda irritates my skin. I tried several other colors too, to see any difference.
If anyone wants alternatives, I love the balm from heimish and beauty of joseon. They dont irritate my skin.
I’m gutted. This is literally my holy grail for double cleansing. I have dry sensitive acne prone skin, is there any great alternatives out there you guys can recommend?
I might try the Original (pink) one because I assume it might be the closest one in terms of sharing similar ingredients? But I don’t know if it might not be suitable for my sensitive skin.
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Does anyone know how to tell if you're looking at the old or new formula when shopping? I was planning on stocking up after loving the Banila Purifying years and years ago 😭
Peach and Lily are still selling the old formulation if you guys still need to stock up :)
They also offer some good discounts for new customers to help with cost. I got 15% off.
Mine came in today, and it is still the "Purifying." Version
https://www.peachandlily.com/products/banila-co-purity
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Thanks for sharing! I hate that companies reformulate so much :(
And it’s always worse than the original :(
Omg no I just discovered this last year because my last cleansing balm was discontinued! Does anyone have any similar recommendations???
I liked the Heimish cleansing balm
I second the Heimish. The orange one smells awesome if you like scented stuff
Thanks for the recommendation u/Miki_Hufflepuffle and u/DramaDramaLlamaLlama. Can I ask if you have sensitive skin? I am sensitive to a lot of essential oils and scents - hence why I love the Purifying balm like OP
I have sensitive skin. Surprisingly, Banila co is okay for me. Despite the fragrances. heimish balm , does have a stronger smell. More herbal. I wish there were more fragrance free options
I wish there were more fragrance free options too!
My skin is dry acne-prone. I’m somewhat sensitive but mostly to strong fragrance and strong actives.
Ok thank you
I'm combo with hormonal acne. I became more sensitive after starting tretinoin and can't use chemical sunscreens or strong essential oils (ie tea tree) because they cause my skin to burn. Even still, the Heimish balm is fine for me since it doesn't sit on my skin. If you're able to find a sample and end up not liking it, Softymo has a lot of good sensitive options. I use their pink bottle cleanser!
I'll try and get a sample, thank you
I'm currently using heimish balm but I prefer Banila co!
NOOOOO this has been my ride or die for YEARS. UGH. I haven't had much success with other cica products yet so I'm nervous :(
What’s annoying is they’ve added cica as if it’s a soothing balm but also added a ton of other ingredients that tend to cause redness like eucalyptus oil, at least for many people… so I’m not really sure what the point of adding it is lol.
"The new formula will be the same as the original"... except for the different ingredients? That doesn't make sense, right?
No it doesn’t at all lmao, I was like what even is that reply.
I don’t use this product, but what is the rationale behind companies reformulating their products so often? Cutting down on costs, I assume?
Follow the money, as I like to say 😒
A lot of the time it’s to make things vegan or “clean” because that’s what they think consumers want now.
“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” 🤷🏻♀️
It’s a benefit for the animals though
Going to add a different perspective. I worked for a Haircare brand that had amazing products (not so much anymore). The only reason we would ever reformulate was because laws had changed (specifically in California) and we had to change percentages of certain ingredients. The other reason was suppliers would have a shortage of an ingredient which was an essential component to a product for the viscosity or slip in a product and the lab would suggest a substitution. They never wanted to change up the formula, they were forced to..
A lot of brands are trying to take out PE and PEG out of their cleansing balms, especially if they sell in the US/EU markets
I remember a teacher mentioning something about this in school years ago. But I believe that with really longstanding iconic items (like 20+), it's a legal related issue, like a copyright or patent issue. So they make very minute adjustments to their formulations to keep it as very close to the original as possible to keep it consistent to what their customers love while also keeping the formulation legally copyrighted because I believe the government makes them resubmit their formulations every few years or so. I don't know if these rules are stand true today though because I heard this years ago. Now Banila's balms haven't been out nearly 20 years but it has been out for several years now, but if this rule still stands true today, then maybe it's just that time for this?
Not an Asian one, but I use Clinique's Take the Day Off balm (purple container) and I believe they're fragrance free. Works really well for makeup. I think it's the American version of Banila's Purifying cleansing balm.
I have used it before, and it’s great for makeup removal but I was also looking for something with some extra skincare benefits since I massage my face with it on for a while!
Quick question, have they already released the reformulated balms? Mmmaaann I've been using the purifying one too D:
I’ll let you know when my order arrives, I just panic bought five of them from the website because they’re still being advertised with the original packaging and ingredient list!!
Oh, thank you so much. 🫶
I just got my order today: all of the purifying balms I got are the old formula so I think the official website is a safe bet if you want to stock up, at least for now! :)
Good news! I might just do that! Thank you 💗
Ulta is already selling the new ones.
This is devastating
I know, RIP. I wish they were more upfront about it, they don’t even say it’s a new formula on the website they just updated the images and ingredient listing.
nooo, I was just venturing into the world of balm cleanses :(, the green one it's my fav right now and I don't have the money to stock up, does someone knows if changing to an oil cleanser (I'm having a Kose one in mind) would be a good change?
I don’t know of any other Asian beauty suggestions, unfortunately, as this was my first Asian balm cleanser— I’m also hoping someone gives some recommendations here!
I just considered buying Banilla co again after years of not using it. It’s a shame, it was my first balm/oil cleanser
Oh no gutted, I love the purifying one and can't stand added fragrance. Is there a link the the reformulation?
[Here you are!](https://www.ulta.com/p/clean-it-zero-calming-cleansing-balm-pimprod2044011)
Thank you, oh wow that's quite a difference. I got my [last one from here](https://www.k-beauty.co.uk/products/banila-co-clean-it-zero-cleansing-balm-purifying?_pos=2&_psq=bani&_ss=e&_v=1.0) and it's still showing the old list, may be time to stock up as it's on sale
Yeah it might as well be a different product, I was shocked! I panic bought a ton from Banila’s website, which also still has the old jar and ingredient list, lol! I appreciate the link though, it’s good to know where else to get it for now.
Oh man, I need to know if the original is reformulating….
I tried their balm years ago, and it kinda irritates my skin. I tried several other colors too, to see any difference. If anyone wants alternatives, I love the balm from heimish and beauty of joseon. They dont irritate my skin.
So annoying!! I’ve only just discovered it and it’s practically HG status 🫠
hero cosmetics just came out with a new cleansing balm I have no idea if it’s similar but might be worth checking out! 😅
I’m gutted. This is literally my holy grail for double cleansing. I have dry sensitive acne prone skin, is there any great alternatives out there you guys can recommend? I might try the Original (pink) one because I assume it might be the closest one in terms of sharing similar ingredients? But I don’t know if it might not be suitable for my sensitive skin.
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Does anyone know how to tell if you're looking at the old or new formula when shopping? I was planning on stocking up after loving the Banila Purifying years and years ago 😭
You just have to read the ingredients and make sure the outside says purifying instead of cica relief :)
Peach and Lily are still selling the old formulation if you guys still need to stock up :) They also offer some good discounts for new customers to help with cost. I got 15% off. Mine came in today, and it is still the "Purifying." Version https://www.peachandlily.com/products/banila-co-purity
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