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 Detailed comparison of 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. No key ingredients 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 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.