Paula's Choice

Omega+ Complex Serum

Omega+ Complex Serum

5.2

/ 10

Is it right for me?

Moisturizing

6.9Humectancy3.5Occlusivity

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
IngredientOriginFunctions
70
WaterNaturally occurringFormula Helper
6
GlycerinBotanical,Synthetic,AnimalMoisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
4
Diheptyl SuccinateBotanical,SyntheticEmollient
3
Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters BotanicalFormula Helper
2
Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed OilBotanicalMoisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance
1.5
Linoleic AcidBotanicalMoisturizing (occlusive),Anti-acne,Barrier repair,Anti-pigmentation,Emollient,Cleansing,Fragrance,Formula Helper
1.3
Linolenic AcidBotanicalMoisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Cleansing,Fragrance,Formula Helper
1
Passiflora Edulis Seed OilBotanicalMoisturizing (occlusive),Antioxidant,Emollient
0.3
Salvia Hispanica Seed OilBotanicalMoisturizing (occlusive),Antioxidant,Emollient
0.3
Ceramide EOPSyntheticBarrier repair
0.3
Ceramide EOSSyntheticBarrier repair
0.3
Ceramide NPSyntheticBarrier repair

Ingredients explained

Score

70

Function

Solvent

Origin

Naturally occurring

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.
Score

4

Function

Emollient

Origin

Botanical,Synthetic

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.

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