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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Acure Ultra Hydrating Ceramide Day Serum versus Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Facial Oil .

Published on January 18, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Serum American Brand United States
Oil American Brand United States

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Oil

Oils are an emollient and can act as a supplement to your skincare routine.

Price

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Buy Ultra Hydrating Ceramide Day Serum

Starts at $21.99
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Starts at $18.00

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Brightening

Benefits

Hydrating (7)
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Anti-Aging (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger (2)
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

Learn more about Xanthan Gum

Acure Ultra Hydrating Ceramide Day Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.

Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Facial Oil contains this as ingredient number 20.

2
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

Acure Ultra Hydrating Ceramide Day Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.

Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Facial Oil contains this as ingredient number 23.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

47% are loved or liked
20% have mixed ratings
27% are disliked or very disliked
7% have no rating yet
48% are loved or liked
22% have mixed ratings
26% are disliked or very disliked
4% have no rating yet

Usage

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