Pacifica Coconut Essence Hydro Mist Versus Clinique Even Better™ Brightening Essence Lotion
Updated on June 28, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe essences. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin C
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Pacifica Coconut Essence Hydro Mist 16 ingredients
Clinique Even Better™ Brightening Essence Lotion 32 ingredients
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About this product
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Pacifica Coconut Essence Hydro Mist 16 ingredients
Clinique Even Better™ Brightening Essence Lotion 32 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Cocos Nucifera Water
MaskingSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Caffeine
Skin ConditioningSelaginella Lepidophylla Extract
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Allantoin, Potassium Sorbate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Cocos Nucifera Water, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Caffeine, Selaginella Lepidophylla Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycereth-26
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Yeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Dimethoxytolyl Propylresorcinol
Antioxidant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPhytic Acid
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Caffeine
Skin ConditioningSucrose
HumectantAlgae Extract
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Prunus Domestica
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingSorbitol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPPG-5-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingPPG-6-Decyltetradeceth-30
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPropanediol
SolventSodium Citrate
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Glycereth-26, Butylene Glycol, Yeast Extract, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Glycerin, Dimethoxytolyl Propylresorcinol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Leaf Extract, Phytic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Acetyl Glucosamine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caffeine, Sucrose, Algae Extract, Hydrolyzed Prunus Domestica, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Sorbitol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, PPG-6-Decyltetradeceth-30, Caprylyl Glycol, Propanediol, Sodium Citrate, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin 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 HyaluronatePotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
This ingredient has many skin benefits:
This ingredient contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off molecules that damage skin cells.
On top of that, the antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties.
Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Other compounds found in tea include: Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCaffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and is rich in antioxidants.
While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.
Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.
Learn more about CaffeinePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
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.
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Pacifica Coconut Essence Hydro Mist 16 ingredients
Clinique Even Better™ Brightening Essence Lotion 32 ingredients
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Pacifica Coconut Essence Hydro Mist 16 ingredients
Clinique Even Better™ Brightening Essence Lotion 32 ingredients
I swear this stuff make me literally glow! I dab it on my face with my finger tips every night and day and it leaves my skin feeling healthy and plump.
