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Paula's Choice
Omega+ Complex Cleansing Balm
A face cleanser built around Vitamin E, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 32.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Dry skin
- Sensitive skin
- Dark spots & pigmentation
- Dullness
How to use
Gently massage a small amount of cleansing balm onto wet or dry skin. Rinse well with warm water. For a deeper clean, leave on for 60 seconds then remove with a soft washcloth.
What's inside
Ingredients List
8 trigger at least one check · 3 trigger none
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- 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
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
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
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
Ingredients Explained
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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 →Diisooctyl Succinate
Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Diisooctyl Succinate is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Diisooctyl Succinate →Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters
Emollient, Emulsifying
Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters →Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling
Trihydroxystearin isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Trihydroxystearin →Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient, Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate →Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil →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 →Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil
Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling
Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil →