Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Cleansing Balm Versus Somethinc Omega Butter Deep Cleansing Balm

Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Cleansing Balm Versus Somethinc Omega Butter Deep Cleansing Balm Detailed comparison of Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Cleansing Balm versus Somethinc Omega Butter Deep 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 Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate Synthetic Wax Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil Pyrus Malus Seed Oil Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil Tocopherol Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract Water Butylene Glycol Centella Asiatica Extract 1,2-Hexanediol Artemisia Capillaris Extract Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Synthetic Wax, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Pyrus Malus Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Trihydroxystearin, Tocopherol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Water, Butylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Artemisia Capillaris Extract 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. 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%. 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. Trihydroxystearin is what you get when you fully hydrogenate castor oil into a waxy, fine powder. It's mostly a behind-the-scenes texture enhancer that's especially good at "thixotropic" thing where the product stays thick but applies nicely. Because of its structure, it also acts as a mild skin conditioning emollient that helps soften skin while preventing moisture loss. Safety studies show it to be safe and non-irritation in clinical tests. It's typically used in concentrations up to 5%. Since its an ester of a C18 fatty acid, it falls into the C11-24 range that Malassezia can potentially feed on. This makes it not fungal-acne safe.