Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Cleansing Balm Versus Farmacy Honey Vanilla Clean Makeup Meltaway Cleansing Balm

Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Cleansing Balm Versus Farmacy Honey Vanilla Clean Makeup Meltaway Cleansing Balm Detailed comparison of Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Cleansing Balm versus Farmacy Honey Vanilla Clean Makeup Meltaway Cleansing Balm. This oil-based cleanser is made to cleanse without leaving your skin tight or dry. This oil-based makeup remover is made to dissolve makeup, sunscreen, and daily buildup. 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 Cetyl Ethylhexanoate Synthetic Wax PEG-10 Isostearate Aroma Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil Carica Papaya Fruit Extract Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Honey Extract Propolis Extract Royal Jelly Extract Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract Glycerin Alkanna Tinctoria Root Extract Ubiquinone Tocopherol Sorbitan Sesquioleate Phenoxyethanol Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Synthetic Wax, PEG-10 Isostearate, Aroma, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Honey Extract, Propolis Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Alkanna Tinctoria Root Extract, Ubiquinone, Tocopherol, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Phenoxyethanol These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Caprylic/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. Though 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. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel. While 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. Fractionated 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. This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out. This 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 at concentrations as low as 0.2%. 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.