E NATURE Skin Pot Cleansing Balm Versus Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Cleansing Balm
Updated on December 05, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
E NATURE Skin Pot Cleansing Balm 14 ingredients
Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Cleansing Balm 11 ingredients
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E NATURE Skin Pot Cleansing Balm 14 ingredients
Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Cleansing Balm 11 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
Emulsifying
Polyethylene
Abrasive
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Glucoside
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Polyethylene, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glyceryl Glucoside, Butylene Glycol, Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract, Water, Glycerin
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 is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid. It is a fatty acid ester.
The fatty acid content of Ethylhexyl Palmitate makes it an emollient. Emollients help soften and hydrate your skin by trapping moisture within.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate is also used to help improve the texture of cosmetics. It helps other ingredient dissolve in products and help disperse ingredients more evenly. In fact, it is commonly used to evenly mix sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone and ethylhexyl triazone. It can also help stabilize the fragrances in a product as a fragrance fixative.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate can be used to substitute mineral oil.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitateThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
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