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Paula's Choice Perfect Cleansing Oil Versus Dear, Klairs Gentle Black Fresh Cleansing Oil
Paula's Choice Perfect Cleansing Oil Versus Dear, Klairs Gentle Black Fresh Cleansing Oil Detailed comparison of Paula's Choice Perfect Cleansing Oil versus Dear, Klairs Gentle Black Fresh Cleansing Oil. This oil-based makeup remover is made to dissolve makeup
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Paula's Choice Perfect Cleansing Oil Versus Dear, Klairs Gentle Black Fresh Cleansing Oil Detailed comparison of Paula's Choice Perfect Cleansing Oil versus Dear, Klairs Gentle Black Fresh Cleansing Oil. This oil-based makeup remover is made to dissolve makeup, sunscreen, and daily buildup. No key ingredients Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Mipa-Laureth Sulfate Laureth-4 Laureth-7 Triethylhexanoin Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil Vitis Vinifera Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables Tocopherol Phenoxyethanol Ethylhexylglycerin Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Mipa-Laureth Sulfate, Laureth-4, Laureth-7, Triethylhexanoin, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil 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%. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is a plant oil derived from the seeds of a sunflower. It is rich in fatty acids, primarily linoleic acid and oleic acid. This gives it emollient and skin conditioning properties. The reason this ingredient is so effective is because it forms a thin film on the skin that reduces transepidermal water loss (TEWL) while supplying linoleic acid to the stratum corneum to improve barrier strength. The high linoleic acid content is particularly noteworthy for acne-prone skin. Research suggests that acne-prone skin tends to be deficient in linoleic acid in sebum. Topical application may help replenish this to support a healthier follicular environment and less comedone-promoting sebum. One randomized study found sunflower seed oil preserved skin barrier integrity in adult volunteers with and without atopic dermatitis (outperforming olive oil). This ingredient is well-studied, gentle, and an effective emollient suitable for most skin types. On fungal acne: This ingredient may not be Fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) safe. This is because it contains fatty acids with carbon chain lengths in the C11-C24 range. Jojoba oil is one of the most well-studied plant-derived ingredients in cosmetics. It is an emollient with a special structure. Because it is made up of 97-98% wax esters, it closely mirrors the linear monoesters found in human sebum. This makes it skin compatible, non-greasy, and lightweight. Unlike other plant oils, jojoba wax doesn't easily penetrate skin. It mostly works in the uppermost layers as an emollient. Th