Pacifica Sea & C Sheer Face Serum SPF 55 Versus Pacifica Sea & C Protect SPF 45 Matte Sheer Setting Mist
Updated on October 12, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free . They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin C
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Pacifica Sea & C Sheer Face Serum SPF 55 29 ingredients
Pacifica Sea & C Protect SPF 45 Matte Sheer Setting Mist 19 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Pacifica Sea & C Sheer Face Serum SPF 55 29 ingredients
Pacifica Sea & C Protect SPF 45 Matte Sheer Setting Mist 19 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Octocrylene 2.9%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Coconut Alkanes
Emollient
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Propanediol
SolventAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract
Skin ConditioningAlgae Extract
Emollient
Withania Somnifera Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin ConditioningCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingEthyl Ferulate
Antioxidant
Fructose
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningMicrocrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingOctocrylene 2.9%, Water, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Coconut Alkanes, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Parfum, Propanediol, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopherol, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Algae Extract, Withania Somnifera Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Caffeine, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Cellulose Gum, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Coco-Glucoside, Ethyl Ferulate, Fructose, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Lauroyl Lysine, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Xanthan Gum
Octocrylene 2.9%
UV Absorber
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Diheptyl Succinate
EmollientSilica Silylate
EmollientCoconut Alkanes
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Algae Extract
Emollient
Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin ProtectingWater
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Bisabolol
Masking
Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Ethyl Ferulate
Antioxidant
Octocrylene 2.9%, Alcohol Denat., Butyloctyl Salicylate, Diheptyl Succinate, Silica Silylate, Coconut Alkanes, Parfum, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Algae Extract, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Water, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Glycerin, Bisabolol, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Ethyl Ferulate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Octocrylene protects skin from sun damage. It absorbs UV-B with peak absorption of 304 nm. It is a common sunscreen ingredient and often paired with avobenzone, a UVA filter. This is because octocrylene stabilizes other sunscreen ingredients by protecting them from degradation when exposed to sunlight. Octocrylene is a photostable ingredient and loses about 10% of SPF in 95 minutes.
Octocrylene also acts as an emollient, meaning it helps skin retain moisture and softens skin. It is oil-soluble and hydrophobic, enhancing water-resistant properties in a product.
Those who are using ketoprofen, a topical anti-inflammatory drug, may experience an allergic reaction when using octocrylene. It is best to speak with a healthcare professional about using sunscreens with octocrylene.
The EU allows a maximum of these concentrations:
Learn more about OctocryleneWater. 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 WaterButyloctyl Salicylate is similar to octisalate. It a photostabilizer, SPF booster, emollient and solvent. Its main purpose is to evenly spread out ingredients.
This ingredient is a common sunscreen ingredient carrier and photostabilizer. According to a manufacturer, it is suitable for carrying micro Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, and pigments.
Photostabilizers help stabilize UV-filters and prevents them from degrading quickly.
Due to regulation loopholes, this ingredient is not required to be labeled as an active chemical filter like other UV ingredients. This is why you'll likely find this ingredient in mineral sunscreens from the US.
According to EU regulation, this ingredient can cause harmful effects to aquatic life.
Learn more about Butyloctyl SalicylateCoconut Alkanes is created from the fatty-acids of coconut oil. It is volatile, meaning it evaporates from the skin.
This ingredient is an emollient and solvent. As an emollient, it helps keep skin soft and hydrated. Solvents help distribute and mix other ingredients. This ensures a more even consistency.
Coconut Alkanes may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Coconut AlkanesParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumAscophyllum Nodosum Extract is from brown seaweed that grows in the northern Atlantic Ocean. It is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage our skin cells.
Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract is also used to enhance the texture of products.
Algae Extract is a confusing name. This is because algae is an informal term for a group of 30,000 aquatic organisms that can photosynthesize.
The term 'algae extract' can refer to any one, or a blend of, the 30,000 types.
Algae is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Algae can also help with soothing and hydrating skin.
Many different types of algae have different benefits.
Learn more about Algae ExtractCoco-Caprylate/Caprate is created from fatty coconut alcohol, caprylic acid, and capric acid.
It is a lightweight emollient. Emollients create a thin barrier on the skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated and soft.
Once applied, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is absorbed quickly and leaves a silky feel.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Coco-Caprylate/CaprateEthyl Ferulate is an antioxidant.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinIngredient Ratings
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