Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Cleansing Balm Versus Hanskin Pore Cleansing Oil [PHA]

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil is a fragrance and is an oil.

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (long name, huh?) is a synthetic antioxidant.

Tocopheryl Linoleate is an antioxidant.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil is oil from the peel of an orange fruit.

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil is more commonly known as lavender essential oil. Lavandula Angustifolia is known as the English Lavender and famous for creating purple fields in Provence, France.

Pelargonium Graveolens Oil is the pressed oil of the Rose Geranium plant.

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

We don't have a description for Canarium Luzonicum Gum Nonvolatiles.

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil is oil expressed from the leaves of the rosemary plant.

This oil is derived from the leaves of Eucalyptus Globulus, a type of Eucalyptus tree native to Australia.

Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the flowers of the Bitter Orange, Citrus aurantium L. var. amara L., Rutaceae

This oil is the the volatile oil distilled from the dried flower heads of the Roman Chamomile flower.

Gluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs are a great gentle alternative to traditional AHAs.

Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil is oil from the kernels of the Apricot, Prunus armeniaca L., Rosaceae. This oil is non-fragrant and non-volatile.

Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.

Camellia Kissi Seed Oil is an oil.

This ingredient is the fixed oil extracted from seeds of the desert shrub Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil. The seed oil is liquid wax ester from the plant. It is non-comedogenic.

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.

This tea tree oil comes from the leaves of the Tea Tree plant. Tea tree oil has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.

Camellia Japonica Flower Extract comes from the Japanese Camellia plant. This plant is native to East Asia and known as "Tsubaki" in Japanese.

We don't have a description for Rhus Semialata Gall Extract.

Oxygen is a highly reactive chemical element. It is used by all living organisms for cellular respiration.

We don't have a description for Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract.

Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.