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Paula's Choice Cleansers The essential first step of every effective skin care ritual, cleansing kickstarts your routine by removing makeup, SPF and daily grime. Known for its gentle yet effective formulas, made with the skin barrier in mind, Paula’s Choice cl

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Paula's Choice Cleansers

The essential first step of every effective skin care ritual, cleansing kickstarts your routine by removing makeup, SPF and daily grime.

Known for its gentle yet effective formulas, made with the skin barrier in mind, Paula’s Choice cleansers provide concern-specific clarifying benefits. Whether you are prone to oiliness, dryness or acne, the brand presents a collection of fragrance-free face wash formulas catered to each skin type.

Developed with high-performance ingredients such as salicylic acid, lactic acid and hyaluronic acid, discover formulas that go beyond basic cleansing. Thanks to their innovative blends, find cleansers that help to decongest the pores, minimize blemishes and deliver lightweight hydration that smooths and soothes.

From cleansing balms to foaming gels, each Paula’s Choice face wash preps the complexion to enhance the efficacy of your subsequent products, supporting effortlessly refreshed, radiant results. Discover the brand’s cleansing collections by shopping at Dermstore below.

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Ingredients Explained

  1. 01These ingredients are found in both products.
  2. 02Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
  3. 031,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
  4. 04It is a:
  5. 05Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
  6. 06Emollient, helping to soften skin
  7. 07Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
  8. 08Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
  9. 09Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
  10. 10Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
  11. 11Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
  12. 12Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss.
  13. 13Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid.
  14. 14In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
  15. 15While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns.
  16. 16Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
  17. 17This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out.
  18. 18This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures…
  19. 19Ceramide AP is is a skin-identical lipid that mimics what your skin already makes naturally. Ceramides help maintain epidermal integrity and barrier function.
  20. 20You'll often see this ingredient paired with other ceramides (like ceramide NP), cholesterol, or fatty acids because this combination best mimics the natural lipid mix your skin already has.
Source · skinsort.com ⟶
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