ACO Gentle Cleanse Oil Versus Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Cleansing Balm

ACO Gentle Cleanse Oil Versus Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Cleansing Balm Detailed comparison of ACO Gentle Cleanse Oil versus Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Cleansing Balm. This oil-based cleanser is mild enough to cleanse without leaving skin feeling tight or stripped. This oil-based cleanser is made to cleanse without leaving your skin tight or dry. Ethylhexyl Palmitate PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate Canola Oil Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate Coco-Caprylate/Caprate Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil Parfum Tocopheryl Acetate Bis-Ethylhexyl Hydroxydimethoxy Benzylmalonate Ethylhexyl Palmitate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Canola Oil, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Parfum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bis-Ethylhexyl Hydroxydimethoxy Benzylmalonate Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Diisooctyl Succinate Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters Trihydroxystearin Glyceryl Stearate Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil 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 Be the first to review 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. Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil is from the seeds of the meadowfoam plant. It is a skin conditioning agent and emollient that sits on top of skin to soften and hydrate it. Over 98% of the oil is made up of long-chain fatty acids, mostly aachidic acid (61%), docosenoic acid (~16%), and docosadienoic acid (~18%). This combination is not really found in any other plant oil and is the reason this is one of the most stable botanical oils available. Some studies show it to be more stable than jojoba oil, helps a product resist going rancid, and can help extend the shelf life of a formula. It also naturally contains vitamin E and phytosterols that give it a mild antioxidant benefit. This ingredient is typically used from around 1% to fairly high levels since it's gentle; it's well-tolerated and low on the irritation scale. PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate is a synthetic, oil-loving helper ingredient that does two jobs: This ingredient is made by joining three building blocks: PEG, Isostearic Acid and glycerin. The PEG gives it the oil-and-water blending power. This ingredient has been found safe for use in cosmetics and broader PEG family testing shows minimal irritation/sensitization. The molecule's large size also means it isn't expected to penetrate skin to any meaningful degree. Fungal acne note: This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe due to isostearic acid (C18). Isostearic acid falls into the C11-24 range that Malassezia can feed on. Tocopheryl Acetate is a stable, shelf-friendly form of vitamin E. Formulators love it because plain vitamin E oxidizes quickly once it hits air. This acetate version stays stable and resists going off, helping to extend a product's shelf life. It's actually inactive on its own and works like a slow-release "storage" form; the enzymes in your skin called esterases gradually convert it into active vitamin E over time. One in vivo study showed 5% of the acetate in the living layer of the epidermis converted to vitamin E after 5 days of application. This study also found the skin gained protection against UV damage even though the conversion was slow and small. Once converted, vitamin E acts as a skin's main fat-soluble antioxidant that fights free radicals to protect skin fro