Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Cream Versus Naturium Marshmallow Root Barrier Balm

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Cream versus Naturium Marshmallow Root Barrier Balm .

Published on November 22, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and dark spots

Free From

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

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Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Cream

Naturium Marshmallow Root Barrier Balm

General Moisturizer American Brand United States

Overnight Mask American Brand United States

General Moisturizer

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

Overnight masks are usually used after the whole nighttime skincare routine (check your product’s instructions). Overnight masks are used to treat a variety of skin concerns and boost moisture in the skin.

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Ingredient Info

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Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Cream 37 ingredients

Naturium Marshmallow Root Barrier Balm 58 ingredients

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

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At a glance

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Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Cream 37 ingredients

Naturium Marshmallow Root Barrier Balm 58 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators

Niacinamide

Ceramides (3)

Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (6)

Good For Oily Skin

Redness Reducing (5)

Reduces Irritation (3)

Reduces Large Pores

Anti-Aging (3)

Dark Spots

Acne Fighting

Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)

Acne Trigger

Notable Ingredients

AHA (2)

Vitamin E (2)

Exfoliators

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (6)

Redness Reducing (5)

Reduces Irritation (8)

Skin Texture

Reduces Large Pores

Anti-Aging (2)

Dark Spots

Scar Healing (4)

Brightening (5)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)

Acne Trigger

Irritating (2)

Rosacea (2)

Eczema

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Ingredients Compared

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

Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Cream 37 ingredients

Naturium Marshmallow Root Barrier Balm 58 ingredients

Water • Stearyl Alcohol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Glycerin • Cetearyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Caprylate • Cetyl Alcohol • Ceramide NP • Ceramide AP • Ceramide EOP • Phytosphingosine • Cholesterol • Calendula Officinalis Flower • Niacinamide • Avena Sativa Kernel Flour • Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-19 • Althaea Officinalis Leaf Extract • Sodium PCA • Sodium Lactate • Arginine • Aspartic Acid • PCA • Glycine • Alanine • Serine • Valine • Proline • Threonine • Isoleucine • Histidine • Phenylalanine • Glyceryl Stearate Citrate • Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate • Xanthan Gum • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin

Water • Propanediol • Cetearyl Alcohol • Dimethicone • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Undecane • Glycerin • Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate • Cetearyl Olivate • Tridecane • Sorbitan Olivate • Althaea Officinalis Root • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Centella Asiatica Extract • Arnica Montana Flower Extract • Silybum Marianum Seed Oil • Allantoin • Bisabolol • Magnesium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Squalane • Fructooligosaccharides • Beta Vulgaris Root Extract • Nigella Sativa Seed Oil • Panthenol • Rosa Canina Fruit Oil • Sambucus Nigra Seed Oil • Oenothera Biennis Oil • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Tocopheryl Acetate • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Ethylhexylglycerin • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Xanthan Gum • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Phytate • Potassium Lactate • Lactic Acid • Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract • Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract • Corallina Officinalis Extract • Eclipta Prostrata Extract • Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract • Tocopherol • Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil • Amber Powder • Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract • Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract • Curcuma Longa Leaf Extract • Glycolic Acid • Citric Acid • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

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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Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Naturium Marshmallow Root Barrier Balm contains this as ingredient number 1.

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.

Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.

Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.

While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.

Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

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Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

Naturium Marshmallow Root Barrier Balm contains this as ingredient number 5.

Glycerin

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

Naturium Marshmallow Root Barrier Balm contains this as ingredient number 7.

Cetearyl Alcohol

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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Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.

Naturium Marshmallow Root Barrier Balm contains this as ingredient number 3.

Xanthan Gum

What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan 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.

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Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 35.

Naturium Marshmallow Root Barrier Balm contains this as ingredient number 38.

Phenoxyethanol

What it does: Preservative

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.

Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 36.

Naturium Marshmallow Root Barrier Balm contains this as ingredient number 39.

Ethylhexylglycerin

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 37.

Naturium Marshmallow Root Barrier Balm contains this as ingredient number 36.

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

Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Cream 37 ingredients

Naturium Marshmallow Root Barrier Balm 58 ingredients

65% are loved or liked

11% have mixed ratings

19% are disliked or very disliked

5% have no rating yet

50% are loved or liked

10% have mixed ratings

22% are disliked or very disliked

17% have no rating yet

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Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Cream 37 ingredients

Naturium Marshmallow Root Barrier Balm 58 ingredients

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Reviews

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Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Cream 37 ingredients

5.0 /5

from 2 ratings

Naturium Marshmallow Root Barrier Balm 58 ingredients

2.0 /5

from 1 rating

Irritating (1)

RemiShen

26 days ago · Sensitive Skin

Review

I really wanted to like this product because it has really good ingredients. It has a lovely consistency and is really thick on the skin, really...

I really wanted to like this product because it has really good ingredients. It has a lovely consistency and is really thick on the skin, really locking in that moisture. However, it irritated my sensitive, dry skin. It always left my skin red and burning. I'd often wash it off and use something else. This product is probably better suited for those who don't have sensitive skin.