Omega+ Complex Moisturizer

This delicate cream nourishes dry skin with an exclusive blend of shea butter and omega oils that quiet factors in skin which trigger signs of stress and irritation. Ceramides, plant oils and botanical antioxidants, passion fruit and guava, provide barrier-strengthening nutrients for healthier skin.

Omega+ Complex Moisturizer instantly hydrates, soothes, and addresses signs of dry, flaky skin. A network of natural replenishing ingredients restore youthful suppleness, resilience and vibrancy.

Once or twice daily, apply a small amount to face and neck. For daytime, always follow with a sunscreen. If using with RESIST Omega + Complex serum, apply serum first.

Key Ingredients: Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil, Salvia Hispanica (Chia) Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid

All Ingredients: Water (Solvent | Good), Butyrospermum Parkii Butter (Antioxidant, Plant Extracts, Emollient | Best), Ceteareth-6 Olivate (Emulsifier, Emollient, Texture Enhancer | Good), Butylene Glycol (Humectant, Texture Enhancer | Good), C13-15 Alkane (Solvent | Good), Glycerin (Humectant, Texture Enhancer, Solvent | Best), Glyceryl Stearate (Emollient, Emulsifier, Cleansing Agent | Good), Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate (Emollient, Emulsifier, Cleansing Agent | Good), Decyl Oleate (Emollient | Good), Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil (Emollient, Antioxidant, Occlusive/Opacifying Agent | Best), Salvia Hispanica (Chia) Seed Oil (Emollient, Plant Extracts, Antioxidant | Best), Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil (Emollient, Plant Extracts, Antioxidant | Good), Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil (Emollient, Plant Extracts, Antioxidant | Best), Borago Officinalis Seed Oil (Plant Extracts, Emollient, Antioxidant | Best), Hydrogenated Olive Oil (Emollient, Antioxidant, Plant Extracts | Best), Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract (Antioxidant, Plant Extracts | Best), Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables (Antioxidant, Emollient, Plant Extracts | Best), Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil (Emollient, Occlusive/Opacifying Agent, Plant Extracts | Best), Linoleic Acid (Emollient | Best), Linolenic Acid (Emollient, Cleansing Agent | Best), Oleic Acid (Cleansing Agent, Texture Enhancer | Best), Euterpe Oleracea (Acai) Sterols (Emollient, Plant Extracts | Best), Ceramide AP (Emollient | Best), Ceramide EOP (Emollient | Best), Ceramide NP (Emollient | Best), Serine (Humectant, Antioxidant | Good), Alanine (Antioxidant | Good), Glycine (Humectant | Best), Proline (Humectant | Best), Lysine HCI (Humectant, Antioxidant | Best), Threonine (Antioxidant, Humectant | Good), Arginine (Antioxidant, Humectant | Best), Squalane (Emollient, Antioxidant | Best), Cholesterol (Emollient | Best), Phytosphingosine (Emollient | Best), Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract (Antioxidant, Plant Extracts | Best), Lecithin (Emollient, Emulsifier, Cleansing Agent | Best), Sodium Hyaluronate (Humectant, Antioxidant | Best), Sodium Lactate (pH Adjuster/Stabilizer, Humectant | Good), Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract (Plant Extracts, Antioxidant | Best), Adenosine (Plant Extracts | Best), Phytic Acid (Humectant, Chelating Agent, Exfoliant | Good), Glutamic Acid (Humectant | Good), Betaine (Humectant | Good), Pullulan (Antioxidant, Texture Enhancer | Good), PCA (Humectant | Good), Sodium PCA (Humectant | Best), Carbomer (Texture Enhancer, Polymer, pH Adjuster/Stabilizer | Good), Sodium Polyacrylate Starch (Absorbent, Texture Enhancer | Good), Sclerotium Gum (Texture Enhancer, pH Adjuster/Stabilizer | Good), Xanthan Gum (Texture Enhancer, Cleansing Agent, Emulsifier | Good), Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate (Texture Enhancer, Emulsifier | Good), Phenoxyethanol (Preservative | Good), Ethylhexylglycerin (Preservative, Humectant | Good)

Ingredient Spotlight:

• Butyrospermum Parkii Butter: Also known as shea butter, this a plant lipid used as an emollient in cosmetics. It also provides antioxidant benefits. Also known as shea butter; A plant-derived lipid used as an emollient in cosmetics; Helps trap water within skin
• Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil: Commonly known as flaxseed, this soothing non-fragrant plant oil is a significant source of omega fatty acids which enhance skin's hydration by preventing moisture loss. Plant-derived oil more commonly known as flaxseed oil; Significant source of omega fatty acids; Enhance skin’s hydration by preventing moisture loss
• Salvia Hispanica (Chia) Seed Oil: This non-fragrant plant oil is both a potent source of omega fatty acids and antioxidants. Because of its ability to moisturize and fight free radical damage, it’s an excellent addition to skin care products. Non-fragrant plant oil; Considered the richest plant source of omega-3 fatty acids; Also contains phenolic acids and isoflavones, two potent sources of antioxidants
• Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil: Non-fragrant oil that offers emollience and anti-aging properties. An emollient, non-fragrant plant oil; Helps trap moisture within skin; Specially beneficial for dry skin
• Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil: Non-fragrant plant oil from the passion fruit plant, and a rich source of fatty acids and antioxidants. Also known as maracuja oil; Plant-based oil derived from passion fruit; Can improve the look and feel of dry skin
• Borago Officinalis Seed Oil: This oil from the borage plant is a good, non-fragrant source of antioxidants and moisturizing fatty acids. Commonly called borage oil; Good source of antioxidants; Rich source of barrier-supporting fatty acids
• Linoleic Acid: Omega-6 fatty acid that’s the most abundant fatty acid found in skin’s upper layers. In skin care, it serves as an antioxidant, emollient, and thickening ingredient. Unsaturated omega-6 fatty acid found in corn, safflower, and sunflower oils; The most abundant fatty acid found in skin’s upper layers; Acts as an emollient
• Linolenic Acid: An omega-3 fatty acid that helps condition, support, and restore skin. Research also shows it has soothing and potentially spot-fading properties. Omega-3 fatty acid; Skin conditioning and restorative ingredient; Has soothing properties

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Who is Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer best for?

The Omega+ Complex Moisturizer is ideal if you have dry, dehydrated skin that’s showing signs of fatigue and visible signs of aging like fine lines and wrinkles. Its non-irritating formula is also great if you have sensitive skin.

How is Paula’s Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer different from the Omega+ Complex Serum?

The main difference between the Omega+ Complex Moisturizer andOmega+ Complex Serumare their textures. Omega+ Complex Moisturizer has a whipped, airy cream texture while the serum is a thin lotion. Ingredient-wise, the Moisturizer and Serum contain the same key Omega+ Complex, but the Moisturizer has amino acids, some non-fragrant plant oils, and soothing antioxidants not found in the serum. In contrast, the Serum contains vitamins C and E, a higher amount of glycerin, and the addition of plum oil for its omega 9 benefits (the Moisturizer relies more on oleic acid for omega 9). The products are designed to layer together.

Can Paula’s Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer be used around the eyes?

Yes, like other Paula’s Choice moisturizers, Omega+ Complex Moisturizer’s gentle, fragrance-free formula can safely be used around your eyes to combat dry skin and dehydration.

Does Omega+ Complex Moisturizer feel greasy?

Omega+ Complex Moisturizer has a rich texture, but its whipped formula sinks into skin quickly without feeling greasy.

I keep pushing the pump on Paula’s Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer but no product is coming out.

When using your product for the first time, you may need to prime the dispenser. For best results, follow our step-by-step guide onhow to prime an airless pump.

How can I tell if I have dry skin or dehydrated skin?

Dry skin and dehydrated skinare sometimes used interchangeably, which can cause confusion. The truth is that dry skin is a skin type, meaning skin routinely feels tight or dry. The intensity of this can change a bit throughout the year, but in the absence of a good moisturizer, the dry, tight feeling is always present. Dehydrated skin is a skin condition that can make skin look and feel dry all over, but this feeling tends to come and go rather than persist. Another telltale sign of dehydrated skin is excess oil on the surface, with tight, dry or flaky areas in other places.

Is Paula’s Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer good for acne-prone, dehydrated skin?

If your skin is normal to dry and acne-prone, Omega+ Complex Moisturizer may be suitable for you. If your skin is more on the oily to combination side, you might find that it’s too rich and prefer a lighteroily skin moisturizerinstead.

What do omega fatty acids do for skin?

Omega fatty acids have many benefits for skin, including strengthening skin’s surface layers for a smoother, healthier and younger-looking complexion.