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Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Cleansing Balm Versus La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermo Cleanser

Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Cleansing Balm Versus La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermo Cleanser This oil-based cleanser is made to cleanse without leaving your skin tight or dry. This mild cream cleanser is mild enough to cleanse without leaving skin feeling tight

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Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Cleansing Balm Versus La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermo Cleanser

This oil-based cleanser is made to cleanse without leaving your skin tight or dry.

This mild cream cleanser is mild enough to cleanse without leaving skin feeling tight or stripped.

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Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate

Diisooctyl Succinate

Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters

Trihydroxystearin

Glyceryl Stearate

Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil

Tocopheryl Acetate

Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Diisooctyl Succinate, Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters, Trihydroxystearin, Glyceryl Stearate, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate

Water

Glycerin

Dipropylene Glycol

Carbomer

Sodium Hydroxide

Caprylyl Glycol

Ethylhexylglycerin

Water, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Ethylhexyl Palmitate, also known as octyl palmitate, is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid.

In cosmetics, it plays many roles:

One thing worth noting: a controlled study found this ingredient applied under occlusion to acne-prone subjects increased microcomedones. Just keep in mind this was under occlusive conditions and don't reflect how most products are used day-to-day.

For most people, this is a well-tolerated and lightweight ingredient.

This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because it is an ester of palmitic acid, a C16 fatty acid that falls within the C11-24 range that Malassezia can metabolize.

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Ingredients & structured notes

Ingredient index

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. 03Pentylene Glycol (1,2-pentanediol) is a multitasking little diol with three main roles in a formula:
  4. 04Research on alkanediols (the family pentylene glycol belongs to) show they work by disrupting microbial cell membranes. This disruption helps the primary preservative system in a product work more effectively at lower doses.
  5. 05On the safety side, the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel has concluded this ingredient to be safe as used in current cosmetic practices + concentrations.
  6. 06Typical use levels in a formula run about 1-5%.
  7. 07Phenoxyethanol is one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!).
  8. 08It has a large spectrum of antimicrobial activity and especially effective bacteria, yeast, and mold while only having a weak effect on your skin's natural microbiome.
  9. 09On a cellular level, it disrupts the cell membranes of microbes by poking holes that make the cell leak. This shuts down the chemical reactions the microbe needs to make energy so it can no longer survive.
  10. 10Another perk of this ingredient is that it stays functional across a wide pH range (3-10).
  11. 11You'll often see it paired with boosters like Ethylhexylglycerin; one study showed that a 1:9 ratio of Ethylhexylglycerin to Phenoxyethanol damages bacterial membranes as effectively as doubling the Phenoxyethanol concentration on its own.
  12. 12Typical use concentrations range from 0.3-1% depending on the formula, and this ingredient is capped at 1% int the EU.
  13. 13Safety-wise, the fear mongering does not hold up to the evidence. The EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety and FDA consider it safe as a preservative at up to 1%, including for children of all ages.
  14. 14Adverse systemic effects only showed up in animal studies at exposures roughly 200x higher than what people get from cosmetics. And despite its very widespread use, this ingredient is a rare sensitizer and allergic reactions are uncommon.
  15. 15Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
  16. 16So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
  17. 17You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
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