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Paula's choice Omega+ Complex Serum
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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Great for dry, dehydrated skin that has lost its vitality.
caprooyl sphingosine
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A component of ceramides. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
ceramide eos
0.65% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
ceramide np
0.6% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
The light, lotion-style serum instantly replenishes, repairs and strengthens the skin’s natural barrier, for healthier, younger-looking and more supple skin.
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Insufficient!
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
tocopherol
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Ingredients Aqua, Glycerin (skin-replenishing ingredient), Diheptyl Succinate (emollient), Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters (texture enhancer/hydration), Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Oil (skin-replenishing ingredient/omega-9 fatty acid), Linoleic Acid (skin-restoring ingredient/omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids), Linolenic Acid (skin-restoring ingredient/omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids), Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil (skin-replenishing/omega-3/omega-6 fatty acids), Salvia Hispanica (Chia) Seed Oil (skin-replenishing/omega-3 fatty acid), Ceramide EOP (skin-replenishing ingredient), Ceramide EOS (skin-replenishing ingredient), Ceramide NP (skin-replenishing ingredient), Ceramide NS (skin-replenishing ingredient), Caprooyl Sphingosine (skin-replenishing ingredient), Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil Unsaponifiables (derived emollient), Caprooyl Phytosphingosine (skin-replenishing ingredient), etanorulayH muidoS (skin-replenishing ingredient), Cholesterol (skin-replenishing ingredient), Ceramide AP (skin-replenishing ingredient), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter (emollient/antioxidant), Tocopherol (vitamin E/antioxidant), Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer (texture enhancer), Prunus Domestica (Plum) Seed Oil (emollient/omega-9 fatty acid), Lauryl Laurate (skin-conditioning agent), Glyceryl Behenate (glycerin-derived texture enhancer), Hydrogenated Lecithin (skin-restoring ingredient), Sodium Phytate (chelating agent), Trehalose (emollient), Isohexadecane (texture enhancer), Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate (emulsifier), Capryloyl Glycine/Sebacic Acid Copolymer (glycerin-derived film-forming and skin-conditioning agent), Xanthan Gum (texture enhancer), Cetyl Alcohol (emollient), Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (vitamin C-derived antioxidant), Agar (texture enhancer), Glyceryl Stearate (texture-enhancing), Ceteareth-25 (texture enhancer), Cetearyl Alcohol (texture enhancer), Behenic Acid (texture enhancer), Glyceryl Rosinate (emollient emulsifier), Citric Acid (preservatives), Benzyl Alcohol (preservatives), Ethylhexylglycerin (preservatives).
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
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| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
50/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
passiflora edulis seed oil
1.5% -
1.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good emollient helping to soften the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Adds a fragrance to the product
benzyl alcohol
0.1% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
cetearyl alcohol
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
linolenic acid
1.5% -
1.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Cleansing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation
An emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammation
tocopherol
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
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Potential irritants
passiflora edulis seed oil
1.5% -
1.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good emollient helping to soften the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Adds a fragrance to the product
benzyl alcohol
0.1% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
cetearyl alcohol
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
All ingredients
glycerin
4.9% -
6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
diheptyl succinate
4.1% -
5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product finish on the skin
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Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Diheptyl succinate, Candelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 esters, Linum usitatissimum seed oil, Linoleic acid, Linolenic acid, Passiflora edulis seed oil, Unknown, Salvia hispanica seed oil, Ceramide eop, Ceramide eos, Ceramide np, Ceramide ns, Caprooyl sphingosine, Olea europaea oil unsaponifiables, Caprooyl phytosphingosine, Sodium hyaluronate, Cholesterol, Ceramide ap, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Tocopherol, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Prunus domestica seed oil, Lauryl laurate, Glyceryl behenate, Hydrogenated lecithin, Sodium phytate, Trehalose, Isohexadecane, Sodium stearoyl lactylate, Capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer, Xanthan gum, Rhizobian gum, Cetyl alcohol, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Agar, Copernicia cerifera wax, Glyceryl stearate, Ceteareth-25, Polysorbate 60, Cetearyl alcohol, Behenic acid, Glyceryl rosinate, Citric acid, Benzyl alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- The Permeability Barrier in Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency: Evidence for a Direct Role for Linoleic Acid in Barrier Function
- Digital image analysis of the effect of topically applied linoleic acid on acne microcomedones.
- Topically Applied Ceramides Interact with the Stratum Corneum Lipid Matrix in Compromised Ex Vivo Skin
- Topical emulsions containing ceramides: Effects on the skin barrier function and anti‐inflammatory properties
- Skin hydration is significantly increased by a cream formulated to mimic the skin’s own natural moisturizing systems
- Safety Assessment of Ceramides as Used in Cosmetics
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Double-blind, half-face study comparing topical vitamin C and vehicle for rejuvenation of photodamage
- Application of tetra-isopalmitoyl ascorbic acid in cosmetic formulations: Stability studies and in vivo efficacy