5.2/ 10
5.2
/ 10
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Serum has a moisturizing rating of 5.2 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather humectant. It has a high Humectancy of 6.9 out of 10 and a moderate Occlusivity of 3.5 out of 10.
- SULFATE-FREE
- FRAGRANCE-FREE
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- SILICONE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
70 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
6 | Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
4 | Diheptyl Succinate | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient |
3 | Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters | Botanical | Formula Helper |
2 | Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance |
1.5 | Linoleic Acid | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Anti-acne,Barrier repair,Anti-pigmentation,Emollient,Cleansing,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
1.3 | Linolenic Acid | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Cleansing,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
1 | Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Antioxidant,Emollient |
0.3 | Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Antioxidant,Emollient |
0.3 | Ceramide EOP | Synthetic | Barrier repair |
0.3 | Ceramide EOS | Synthetic | Barrier repair |
0.3 | Ceramide NP | Synthetic | Barrier repair |
Ingredients explained
The most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Score
6
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Soothing, Emollient, Fragrance, Denaturant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic, Animal
The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective. Glycerin also has soothing and anti-irritant properties and is considered to be very safe for use.
A naturally-derived ingredient made from castor oil and wheat . Usually it is part of an ingredient blend as an alternative to silicones. It helps improve the spread of a product and reduce tackiness while remaining light on the skin.
Score
3
Function
Emulsifying, Emulsion stabilizing
Origin
Botanical
Description is coming soon
Score
2
Function
Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Fragrance
Origin
Botanical
An emollient and occlusive fatty oil pressed from flax seeds. It is the richest source of linolenic fatty acid (it contains up to 50% of it) among vegetable oils.