Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Face Serum versus RAS Luxury Oils Barrier Repairing & Hydrating Advanced Booster Serum .
Last updated on November 27, 2023. Published on November 29, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 17 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain ceramides and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Face Serum 34 ingredients
RAS Luxury Oils Barrier Repairing & Hydrating Advanced Booster Serum 36 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 🎉
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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
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Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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Sulfate Free
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Paraben Free
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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
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Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Face Serum 34 ingredients
RAS Luxury Oils Barrier Repairing & Hydrating Advanced Booster Serum 36 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Face Serum 34 ingredients
RAS Luxury Oils Barrier Repairing & Hydrating Advanced Booster Serum 36 ingredients
Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glycerin • Cetearyl Olivate • Glyceryl Stearate • Sorbitan Olivate • Ceramide NP • Ceramide AP • Ceramide EOP • Phytosphingosine • Cholesterol • Althaea Officinalis Leaf Extract • Calendula Officinalis Flower • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters • Persea Gratissima Oil • Squalane • Tocopherol • Propanediol • Betaine • Erythritol • Ethylhexyl Olivate • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • Caprylyl Glycol • Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate • Cetyl Alcohol • Carbomer • Xanthan Gum • Citric Acid • Sodium Gluconate • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin
Water • Rosa Damascena Flower Extract • Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract • Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Rubia Cordifolia Root Extract • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Propanediol • Glycerin • Isodecyl Neopentanoate • Ceramide NP • Ceramide AP • Ceramide EOP • Phytosphingosine • Cholesterol • Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate • Xanthan Gum • Chondrus Crispus Extract • Citric Acid • Panthenol • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Tocopheryl Acetate • Xylitylglucoside • Anhydroxylitol • Xylitol • Cetearyl Olivate • Sorbitan Olivate • Lecithin • Ectoin • Cyclotetrapeptide-24 Aminocyclohexane Carboxylate • Sodium Gluconate • Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • C14-22 Alcohols • C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
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Ingredients Explained
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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 Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
RAS Luxury Oils Barrier Repairing & Hydrating Advanced Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglyceridePacifica Vegan Ceramide Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.
RAS Luxury Oils Barrier Repairing & Hydrating Advanced Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.
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 Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
RAS Luxury Oils Barrier Repairing & Hydrating Advanced Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.
Cetearyl Olivate is an emulsifier and texture enhancer. It is derived from the fatty acids of olive oil and Cetearyl alcohol, and is biodegradable.
As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent oils and waters from separating. It can also
Manufacturers use the name Olivem 1000. This ingredient has been found to preserve the natural microbiome of skin. Having a healthy microbiome helps keep our skin healthy and protects against harmful bacteria. This ingredient is grouped with Sorbitan Olivate under the name Olivem 1000.
Learn more about Cetearyl OlivatePacifica Vegan Ceramide Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.
RAS Luxury Oils Barrier Repairing & Hydrating Advanced Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 26.
Sorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.
Sorbitan Olivate is an oil in water emulsifier. It helps stabilize a product by preventing oils and waters from separating. Sorbitan Olivate also helps hydrate the skin.
Manufacturers sell sorbitan olivate under the name OliveM 1000. OliveM 1000 a multifunctional ingredient. It is self-emulsifying. According to a manufacturer, OliveM 1000 does not disrupt natural skin biome.
Learn more about Sorbitan OlivatePacifica Vegan Ceramide Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.
RAS Luxury Oils Barrier Repairing & Hydrating Advanced Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 27.
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 Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.
RAS Luxury Oils Barrier Repairing & Hydrating Advanced Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.
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 Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.
RAS Luxury Oils Barrier Repairing & Hydrating Advanced Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 12.
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 Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.
RAS Luxury Oils Barrier Repairing & Hydrating Advanced Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.
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 Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.
RAS Luxury Oils Barrier Repairing & Hydrating Advanced Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.
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 Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.
RAS Luxury Oils Barrier Repairing & Hydrating Advanced Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.
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.
Learn more about PropanediolPacifica Vegan Ceramide Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.
RAS Luxury Oils Barrier Repairing & Hydrating Advanced Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.
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 Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 26.
RAS Luxury Oils Barrier Repairing & Hydrating Advanced Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.
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 Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 29.
RAS Luxury Oils Barrier Repairing & Hydrating Advanced Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidPacifica Vegan Ceramide Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 30.
RAS Luxury Oils Barrier Repairing & Hydrating Advanced Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.
This is the synthetic salt of gluconic acid, a form of PHA and mild exfoliant.
It is mainly used to stabilize oil and butter formulations from going bad. Sodium gluconate is a humectant, pH regulator, and chelating agent.
Chelating agents help neutralize unwanted metals from affecting the formulation.
Sodium gluconate is water-soluble.
Learn more about Sodium GluconatePacifica Vegan Ceramide Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 31.
RAS Luxury Oils Barrier Repairing & Hydrating Advanced Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 31.
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 Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 34.
RAS Luxury Oils Barrier Repairing & Hydrating Advanced Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 33.
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 Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 35.
RAS Luxury Oils Barrier Repairing & Hydrating Advanced Booster Serum contains this as ingredient number 34.
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