Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer versus Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair Cream .
Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on January 02, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain ceramides and hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer 54 ingredients
Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair Cream 26 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate
- Decyl Oleate
- Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
- Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
- Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
- Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
- Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
- Hydrogenated Olive Oil
- Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables
- Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
- Linoleic Acid
- Linolenic Acid
- Oleic Acid
- Arginine
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer 54 ingredients
Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair Cream 26 ingredients
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Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer 54 ingredients
Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair Cream 26 ingredients
Water • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Ceteareth-6 Olivate • Butylene Glycol • C13-15 Alkane • Glycerin • Glyceryl Stearate • Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate • Decyl Oleate • Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil • Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil • Borago Officinalis Seed Oil • Hydrogenated Olive Oil • Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract • Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables • Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil • Linoleic Acid • Linolenic Acid • Oleic Acid • Euterpe Oleracea Sterols • Ceramide AP • Ceramide EOP • Ceramide NP • Serine • Alanine • Glycine • Proline • Lysine Hcl • Threonine • Arginine • Squalane • Cholesterol • Phytosphingosine • Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract • Lecithin • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Lactate • Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract • Adenosine • Phytic Acid • Glutamic Acid • Betaine • Pullulan • PCA • Sodium PCA • Carbomer • Sodium Polyacrylate Starch • Sclerotium Gum • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin
Water • Squalane • Glycerin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Isoamyl Laurate • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Sorbitan Olivate • Cetearyl Olivate • Ceramide NP • Jojoba Esters • Sodium Hyaluronate • Euterpe Oleracea Sterols • Linoleic Acid • Oleic Acid • Linolenic Acid • Ethyl Linoleate • Tocopherol • Isoamyl Cocoate • Cetyl Palmitate • Sorbitan Palmitate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Carbomer • Sodium Hydroxide • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Gluconate
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterPaula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.
Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterPaula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.
Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPaula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 6.
Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Linoleic Acid is Vitamin F and a fatty acid. It is an emollient and helps thicken texture. Linoleic acid helps with hydrating skin and nourishing the skin's barrier. The top layer of skin, or epidermis, contains high amounts of linoleic acid naturally.
Your body uses linoleic acid to build ceramides and prostaglandins. Ceramides keep your skin's barrier plump and firm. Prosaglandins help control inflammation and healing.
This makes linoleic acid effectives for reducing inflammation, hydrating skin, and firming skin. A side effect may include extra protection against UV damage and free radicals. This is due to linoleic acid strengthening the skin barrier.
Low levels of linoleic acid is also associated with acne-prone skin. By keeping sebum soft, it prevents pores from clogging.
Linoleic acid can is in common foods such as nuts, sunflower oil, corn oil, and soybean oil.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
CHEM: 9,12-Octadecadienoic acid (9Z, 12Z)-
Learn more about Linoleic AcidPaula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 19.
Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.
Linolenic Acid is a fatty acid. Our bodies need to consume this to use it. Linolenic Acid helps condition and restore skin. It is also used to treat inflammation and hyperpigmentation.
Linolenic Acid reduces hyperpigmentation by disrupting melanin production.
Linolenic Acid is in many oils, include argan, rosehip, and hemp seed.
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Learn more about Linolenic AcidPaula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 20.
Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
Oleic Acid is an Omega-9 fatty acid. It can be found in many plant oils such as avocado and marula oils.
Oleic Acid is used to enhance the texture of products. It is also a cleansing agent. As an emollient, it can help hydrate and soften the skin.
Oleic Acid isn't fungal acne safe. It can be bad for oily skin and be bad for acne prone skin.
We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any questions or concerns.
Learn more about Oleic AcidPaula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 21.
Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.
We don't have a description for Euterpe Oleracea Sterols.
Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 22.
Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP
Learn more about Ceramide NPPaula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 25.
Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
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.
Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.
Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.
Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).
In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.
The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.
Is squalane vegan? This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Learn more about SqualanePaula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 33.
Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronatePaula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 38.
Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.
Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.
Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 48.
Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 53.
Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 54.
Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.
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Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer 54 ingredients
Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair Cream 26 ingredients
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