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Paula's Choice Omega Plus Complex Cleansing Balm
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About this product

A fragrance-free cleansing balm formulated with omega fatty acids and plant oils, designed to dissolve makeup and sunscreen as the first step of a cleansing routine.

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Guru Score

84%

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What the gurus are saying

This balm excels at melting away water-resistant makeup and sunscreen without irritating delicate eye areas, and the nourishing plant oils make it especially gentle for dry skin. The trade-off is a slight residue left behind, which means it works best as the first step of double cleansing followed by a water-based cleanser rather than as a standalone wash. For those committed to double cleansing, it delivers effective conditioning that can help reduce the rubbing and breakage that comes with tougher makeup removal.
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"Paula's Choice Omega Plus Complex Cleansing Balm is a non-nonsense effective, pleasurable to use, fragrance-free cleansing balm that helps melt away cosmetic residue and water-resistant sunscreen. It's a great option for eye makeup removal because in my experience, using a cleansing balm can help condition the lashes and cut down on the rubbing that can lead to breakage and lash fragility. It's easy to tolerate around the eyes. You spread it on the skin surface, massage it in, and then with just a little bit of water it will emulsify and rinse off the skin surface, and then you can wash your face as normal. It's not super sexy or anything and doesn't have any exotic ingredients, but it gets the job done and it's a great formula."
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"This is a great cleansing balm if you are a fan of double cleansing, which I personally love. I love this balm for a couple reasons. Number one, it's got great ingredients: Omega 3, 6, and 9 as well as jojoba oil and other plant ingredients to help nourish the skin. With the texture and formulation, it is wonderful and gentle but yet effectively able to dissolve the waterproof makeup that I wear on a regular basis as well as the layers of sunscreen and water-resistant sunscreen that I often reapply on my skin throughout the day. This is pretty rich and creamy, and I do find that it tends to leave a little bit of residue. So with that said, I don't think it's great if you're looking for a one-stop shop cleanser to use. If you only want to pick one cleanser, there are certainly other cleansing balms I find that leave minimal residue that I think can be used alone. But this one, because it leaves a little bit more residue, is great for double cleansing. The first step of double cleansing you definitely want to follow up with a water-based cleanser afterwards. But in general, I think it's great for removing makeup, first step of double cleansing, and for those with more dry skin."
Common questions

Frequently asked.

What is Paula's Choice Omega Plus Complex Cleansing Balm?

A fragrance-free cleansing balm formulated with omega fatty acids and plant oils, designed to dissolve makeup and sunscreen as the first step of a cleansing routine.

Is Paula's Choice Omega Plus Complex Cleansing Balm worth it?

Yes. All 2 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 84%.

What is Paula's Choice Omega Plus Complex Cleansing Balm's Guru Score?

Paula's Choice Omega Plus Complex Cleansing Balm holds a Guru Score of 84%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 independent expert reviewers we have collected.

Who is Paula's Choice Omega Plus Complex Cleansing Balm best for?

Paula's Choice Omega Plus Complex Cleansing Balm is generally suited to dry skin and sensitive skin.

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