Avatara The Moon Dream Versus Pacifica Wake Up Beautiful Retinoid Serum
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Avatara The Moon Dream 42 ingredients
Pacifica Wake Up Beautiful Retinoid Serum 32 ingredients
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Avatara The Moon Dream 42 ingredients
Pacifica Wake Up Beautiful Retinoid Serum 32 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Tetradecane
Perfuming
Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSaccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingPotassium Stearate
CleansingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Glyceryl Distearate
Emollient
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract
TonicSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Tanacetum Annuum Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil
Masking
Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingSodium PCA
Humectant
Cichorium Intybus Root Extract
MaskingWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Glycerin, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Tetradecane, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Stearyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Niacinamide, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Carbomer, Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment, Tocopherol, Caffeine, Aminomethyl Propanol, Potassium Stearate, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Distearate, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Xanthan Gum, Dehydroacetic Acid, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tanacetum Annuum Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil, Phosphatidylcholine, Sodium PCA, Cichorium Intybus Root Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract
AstringentCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Ganoderma Lucidum Extract
Skin ProtectingTrametes Versicolor Extract
Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningMelatonin
Antioxidant
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningDimethyl Isosorbide
SolventMethylheptylglycerin
HumectantCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
Water, Propanediol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Trametes Versicolor Extract, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Melatonin, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Glycerin, Linoleic Acid, Phytosterols, Phospholipids, Jojoba Esters, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Acacia Senegal Gum, Sodium Gluconate, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Methylheptylglycerin, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterXanthan 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 GumIngredient Ratings
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Avatara The Moon Dream 42 ingredients
Pacifica Wake Up Beautiful Retinoid Serum 32 ingredients
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