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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Good Molecules Silicone-Free Priming Moisturizer versus Pacifica Sea & C Mattify & Protect Daily Priming Lotion SPF 35 .

Last updated on September 18, 2023. Published on March 18, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan and cruelty-free . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

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

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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General Moisturizer American Brand United States
Sunscreen American Brand United States

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Sunscreen

Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.

Price

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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
spf rating
35

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter
Mineral UV Filter
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (2)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (4)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Explained

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

1
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.

It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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Good Molecules Silicone-Free Priming Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.

Pacifica Sea & C Mattify & Protect Daily Priming Lotion SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 7.

2
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.

Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.

Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.

Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.

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Good Molecules Silicone-Free Priming Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 5.

Pacifica Sea & C Mattify & Protect Daily Priming Lotion SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 8.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Water. 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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Good Molecules Silicone-Free Priming Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 20.

Pacifica Sea & C Mattify & Protect Daily Priming Lotion SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 3.

4
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.

As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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Good Molecules Silicone-Free Priming Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 21.

Pacifica Sea & C Mattify & Protect Daily Priming Lotion SPF 35 contains this as ingredient number 19.

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

38% are loved or liked
19% have mixed ratings
38% are disliked or very disliked
5% have no rating yet
33% are loved or liked
3% have mixed ratings
47% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet

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