Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation - Skye ST0.5 Versus Pacifica Kind Tint Tinted Serum - 11

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation Skye ST0.5 versus Pacifica Kind Tint Tinted Serum 11 .

Last updated on October 25, 2023. Published on June 04, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan and cruelty-free . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid and niacinamide

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation

Pacifica Kind Tint Tinted Serum

Sunscreen American Brand United States

BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizer American Brand United States

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.

BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizer

A liquid, cream, or powder to help give light coverage in creating an even complexion.

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Ingredient Info

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Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation 29 ingredients

Pacifica Kind Tint Tinted Serum 29 ingredients

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

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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Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation 29 ingredients

Pacifica Kind Tint Tinted Serum 29 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter (2)

Exfoliators

Niacinamide

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating

Good For Oily Skin

Redness Reducing (2)

Reduces Irritation (2)

Reduces Large Pores

Dark Spots

Scar Healing

Acne Fighting (2)

Brightening

Concerns

Drying

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)

Acne Trigger (2)

Rosacea (2)

Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C

Vitamin E

Niacinamide

Hyaluronic Acid

Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (5)

Good For Oily Skin

Redness Reducing (2)

Skin Texture

Reduces Large Pores

Anti-Aging (2)

Dark Spots (2)

Scar Healing (2)

Acne Fighting

Brightening (4)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)

Irritating

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation 29 ingredients

Pacifica Kind Tint Tinted Serum 29 ingredients

Zinc Oxide 12% • Water • Squalane • Shea Butter Ethyl Esters • Isoamyl Laurate • Polyglyceryl-3 Ricinoleate • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Propanediol • Isopropyl Isostearate • Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate • Methylpropanediol • Niacinamide • Sodium Chloride • Lecithin • Caprylyl Glycol • Silica • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder • Bisabolol • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate • Allantoin • Phenylpropanol • Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Aluminum Hydroxide • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • CI 77492 • CI 77499 • Titanium Dioxide

Water • Squalane • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Stearyl Alcohol • Cetyl Alcohol • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Coco-Caprylate • Glyceryl Stearate • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sr-Hydrozoan Polypeptide-1 • Ascorbic Acid • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract • Niacinamide • Tocopherol • Caffeine • Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Phytate • Lauroyl Lysine • Glycerin • Citric Acid • Propanediol • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Benzoate • CI 77891 • CI 77492

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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

Water

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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Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation Skye ST0.5 contains this as ingredient number 2.

Pacifica Kind Tint Tinted Serum 11 contains this as ingredient number 1.

Squalane

What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.

Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.

Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.

Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).

In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.

The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.

Is squalane vegan? This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.

Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.

Read more about squalene with an "e".

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Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation Skye ST0.5 contains this as ingredient number 3.

Pacifica Kind Tint Tinted Serum 11 contains this as ingredient number 2.

Propanediol

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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Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation Skye ST0.5 contains this as ingredient number 8.

Pacifica Kind Tint Tinted Serum 11 contains this as ingredient number 24.

Niacinamide

What it does: Smoothing

Community Rating: Loved

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.

Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.

The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.

When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.

Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.

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Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation Skye ST0.5 contains this as ingredient number 12.

Pacifica Kind Tint Tinted Serum 11 contains this as ingredient number 14.

Sodium Hyaluronate

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Sodium 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:

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Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation Skye ST0.5 contains this as ingredient number 23.

Pacifica Kind Tint Tinted Serum 11 contains this as ingredient number 10.

CI 77492

What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Synthetically created Ci 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.

Learn more about CI 77492

Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Foundation Skye ST0.5 contains this as ingredient number 27.

Pacifica Kind Tint Tinted Serum 11 contains this as ingredient number 29.

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