Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Face Serum versus Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid + Collagen + Niacinamide Activating Serum .
Published on December 27, 2022
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, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Face Serum 34 ingredients
Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid + Collagen + Niacinamide Activating Serum 55 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 🎉
Contains Oils
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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
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
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 🎉
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Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Face Serum 34 ingredients
Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid + Collagen + Niacinamide Activating Serum 55 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Face Serum 34 ingredients
Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid + Collagen + Niacinamide Activating Serum 55 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 • Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate • Propanediol • Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters • Niacinamide • Glycerin • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Squalene • Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil • Amylopectin • Lecithin • Phytosteryl Macadamiate • Collagen Amino Acids • Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Oligopeptide-3 • Oligopeptide-2 • Oligopeptide-1 • Hexapeptide-11 • Folic Acid • Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract • Lactic Acid • Phospholipids • Ceramide NP • Phytosterols • Phytosphingosine • Ceramide AP • Cholesterol • Myrica Cerifera Fruit Extract • Akebia Quinata Stem Extract • Prunus Lannesiana Flower Extract • Saccharomyces Lysate • Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate • Tripeptide-1 • Ceramide EOP • Polyglutamic Acid • Tocopheryl Acetate • Tocopherol • Butylene Glycol • Caprylyl Glycol • Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Hexylene Glycol • Pentylene Glycol • Acetyl Glutamine • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • Sodium Benzoate • Hydroxyacetophenone • Xanthan Gum • Potassium Sorbate • Carbomer • 1,2-Hexanediol • Dextran • Phenoxyethanol
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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 Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid + Collagen + Niacinamide Activating Serum 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 Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid + Collagen + Niacinamide Activating Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.
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.
Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid + Collagen + Niacinamide Activating Serum contains this as ingredient number 24.
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.
Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid + Collagen + Niacinamide Activating Serum contains this as ingredient number 27.
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.
Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid + Collagen + Niacinamide Activating Serum contains this as ingredient number 35.
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.
Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid + Collagen + Niacinamide Activating Serum contains this as ingredient number 26.
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.
Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid + Collagen + Niacinamide Activating Serum contains this as ingredient number 28.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolPacifica Vegan Ceramide Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.
Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid + Collagen + Niacinamide Activating Serum contains this as ingredient number 38.
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.
Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid + Collagen + Niacinamide Activating Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolPacifica Vegan Ceramide Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 24.
Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid + Collagen + Niacinamide Activating Serum contains this as ingredient number 40.
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.
Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid + Collagen + Niacinamide Activating Serum contains this as ingredient number 41.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.
Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.
Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 28.
Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid + Collagen + Niacinamide Activating Serum contains this as ingredient number 52.
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.
Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid + Collagen + Niacinamide Activating Serum contains this as ingredient number 50.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoatePacifica Vegan Ceramide Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 32.
Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid + Collagen + Niacinamide Activating Serum contains this as ingredient number 48.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbatePacifica Vegan Ceramide Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 33.
Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid + Collagen + Niacinamide Activating Serum contains this as ingredient number 51.
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.
Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid + Collagen + Niacinamide Activating Serum contains this as ingredient number 55.
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.
Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid + Collagen + Niacinamide Activating Serum contains this as ingredient number 42.
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