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Published on June 21, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain ceramides
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Cream 37 ingredients
Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Lotion 31 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Cream 37 ingredients
Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Lotion 31 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Cream 37 ingredients
Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Lotion 31 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 • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Glycerin • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Glyceryl Stearate • Stearic Acid • Glyceryl Laurate • Ceramide NP • Ceramide AP • Ceramide EOP • Phytosphingosine • Cholesterol • Panthenol • Butyrospermum Parkii Oil • Tocopheryl Acetate • Calendula Officinalis Flower • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Althaea Officinalis Flower Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice • Beta-Glucan • Allantoin • Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate • Carbomer • Diheptyl Succinate • Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin
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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. 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!
Learn more about WaterPacifica Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 GlycerinPacifica Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 4.
Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP
Learn more about Ceramide NPPacifica Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 9.
Ceramide AP is a type of Ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. Having a strong skin barrier leads to more firm and hydrated skin.
They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide NP Ceramide EOP
Learn more about Ceramide APPacifica Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 10.
Ceramide EOP is a type of Ceramide. EOP stands for a linked Ester fatty acid, a linked Omega hydroxy fatty acid, and the Phytosphingosine base.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide NP
Learn more about Ceramide EOPPacifica Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 11.
Phytosphingosine is a phospholipid naturally found in our skin. It helps moisturize, soothe, and protect skin.
Phytosphingosine is already present in our skin. On our skin, it is a building block for ceramides.
Phytosphingosine tells our skin to increase its natural moisturizing factor (NMF). The NMF is responsible for hydration, a strong barrier, and plasticity. Our NMF decreases with age. Increasing NMF leads to more healthy and hydrated skin.
Studies show products formulated with NMF ingredients help strengthen our skin's barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier reduces irritation and increases hydration. Our skin barrier is responsible for having plump and firm skin. It also helps protect our skin against infection, allergies, and inflammation.
Phytosphingosine is also abundant in plants and fungi.
More ingredients that help boost collagen in skin:
Learn more about PhytosphingosinePacifica Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 12.
Cholesterol is a class of organic molecules called lipids. It helps hydrate your skin and is essential to having a healthy skin barrier.
Our skin naturally contains cholesterol in the outermost layer. Besides cholesterol, it also contains ceramides and fatty acids. Cholesterol makes up about 1/4 of your skin's outer layer and barrier. Your skin barrier is responsible for keeping allergens and microbes out. Having a healthy skin barrier is also responsible for keeping your skin firm and plump.
Our bodies use cholestrol to create vitamin D, steroid hormones, and more.
Learn more about CholesterolPacifica Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.
Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 13.
Calendula Officinalis Floweris also know as the common Marigold plant. Marigolds contain flavonoids. Flavonoids are a group of substances found naturally in plants. They possess antioxidant and inflammation properties.
Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radicals by donating extra electrons. This may help reduce the signs of aging.
Calendula Officinalis Flowers may help soothe your skin by reducing inflammation. Emerging studies show it inhibits NO production safely, therefore reducing inflammation.
Marigolds have been used in traditional medicine throughout Asia and Europe.
Learn more about Calendula Officinalis FlowerPacifica Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.
Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 17.
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate is the lauric acid sodium salt of lactyl lactate.
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate is an emulsifier and surfactant.
Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. They do this by preventing ingredients from separating, such as oils and water which do not mix naturally. Surfactants reduce surface tension, making it easier to rinse pollutants off skin.
Due to its relation to lauric acid, it may provide antimicrobial benefits.
Learn more about Sodium Lauroyl LactylatePacifica Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 34.
Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 26.
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.
Learn more about Xanthan GumPacifica Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 35.
Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 25.
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.
Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 30.
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.
Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 31.
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Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Cream 37 ingredients
Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Lotion 31 ingredients
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Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Lotion 31 ingredients
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Wanted to like. Smells weirdly acidic. I am rosacea prone and my sensitive areas flushed red/pink immediately on application (then faded). At first...
Wanted to like. Smells weirdly acidic. I am rosacea prone and my sensitive areas flushed red/pink immediately on application (then faded). At first seemed dewy but skin seemed dullish and felt tacky 30 min after application. Gave it a go for a few days just to be sure but an increased but mild redness persisted. Ingredients seem clean but something was irritating me. Returning.
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