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Omega+ Complex Cleansing BalmDr.Althea
Gentle Pore Vegan Cleansing OilA face cleanser built around Vitamin E, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A face cleanser built around Vitamin E and Ceramide, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 32.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 21.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Hydrating2
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Barrier Repair9
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Diisooctyl Succinate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Smoothing7
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Diisooctyl Succinate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil, Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Glycerin, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Barrier Repair13
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Ceramide NP, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Isopropyl Myristate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Smoothing9
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Myristate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Concerns
May Trigger Acne2
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis8
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Trihydroxystearin
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Oily Skin3
May increase shine or excess oil.
Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
May Trigger Acne4
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Myristate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis10
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Ceramide NP, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Myristate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris4
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Myristate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
May Worsen Oily Skin4
May increase shine or excess oil.
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethylhexyl Palmitate (in both products)
Emollient
4 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate (in both products)
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil (in both products)
Emollient
0-2 / 0
- Face oil
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ethylhexyl Palmitate (in both products)
Emollient
4 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
5 / 3
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate (in both products)
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
0 / 0
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Skin Conditioning
- Fragrant essential oil (sensitizer)
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Perfuming, Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl Palmitate →Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fragrance, Perfuming, Occlusive, Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride →PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient, Emulsifying
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate →Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil →Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate →
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