Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Pacifica Vegan Collagen Complex Serum versus Olehenriksen Glow Cycle™ Retin-ALT Power Serum .
Published on December 14, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Pacifica Vegan Collagen Complex Serum 32 ingredients
Olehenriksen Glow Cycle™ Retin-ALT Power Serum 42 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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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 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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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
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Pacifica Vegan Collagen Complex Serum 32 ingredients
Olehenriksen Glow Cycle™ Retin-ALT Power Serum 42 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Pacifica Vegan Collagen Complex Serum 32 ingredients
Olehenriksen Glow Cycle™ Retin-ALT Power Serum 42 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glyceryl Oleate Citrate • Squalane • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Camellia Japonica Seed Oil • Sr-Hydrozoan Polypeptide-1 • Ahnfeltiopsis Concinna Extract • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract • Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • Arnica Montana Flower Extract • Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters • Sodium Hyaluronate • Lecithin • Pullulan • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Silica • Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside • Xanthan Gum • Sclerotium Gum • Cetearyl Alcohol • Maltodextrin • Glucose • Citric Acid • Potassium Sorbate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Benzoate • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum
Water • Propanediol • Glycerin • Squalane • Glycereth-26 • Glyceryl Polyacrylate • Mica • Cetearyl Alcohol • Bakuchiol • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Dimethicone • Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate • Aminomethyl Propanol • Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters • Phenoxyethanol • Hydroxyacetophenone • Parfum • Ceteareth-20 • Glycolic Acid • Lactic Acid • Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract • Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract • Cellulose Gum • Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract • Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract • Silica • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Citrus Limon Fruit Extract • Saccharum Officinarum Extract • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Santalum Album Extract • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • Xanthan Gum • Ethylhexylglycerin • Citric Acid • Limonene • Linalool • Citral • CI 77891 • CI 60730 • CI 14700
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. 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 Collagen Complex Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
Olehenriksen Glow Cycle™ Retin-ALT Power 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 Collagen Complex Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.
Olehenriksen Glow Cycle™ Retin-ALT Power Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.
Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.
Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).
In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.
The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.
Is squalane vegan? This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Learn more about SqualanePacifica Vegan Collagen Complex Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.
Olehenriksen Glow Cycle™ Retin-ALT Power Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract comes from the Chamomile flower.
Chamomile is rich in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties. Several compounds found in chamomile help with soothing, such as bisbolol.
Antioxidant components in chamomile make it an effective ingredient to help slow the signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or molecules that may damage your skin.
Essential oils from chamomile have been found to improve wound healing due to its antimicrobial properties.
Ancient Greeks and Egyptians used Chamomile to treat skin redness and dryness. Chamomile has also been used to help treat stomach issues.
Learn more about Chamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractPacifica Vegan Collagen Complex Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.
Olehenriksen Glow Cycle™ Retin-ALT Power Serum contains this as ingredient number 30.
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate is a natural preservative. It comes from fermenting radish roots with a bacteria called leuconostoc. Leuconostoc comes from lactic acid. This bacteria is used to make the traditional Korean side-dish, kimchi. It is also used to make sourdough bread (both incredibly yummy foods).
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate has antimicrobial properties and helps prevent the growth of bacteria in a product.
It is believed the preservation property comes from salicylic acid and ammonium salt, neither of which are involved in the fermentation process.
Learn more about Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltratePacifica Vegan Collagen Complex Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.
Olehenriksen Glow Cycle™ Retin-ALT Power Serum contains this as ingredient number 33.
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters isn't fungal acne safe.
Pacifica Vegan Collagen Complex Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.
Olehenriksen Glow Cycle™ Retin-ALT Power Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.
Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaPacifica Vegan Collagen Complex Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.
Olehenriksen Glow Cycle™ Retin-ALT Power Serum 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 Collagen Complex Serum contains this as ingredient number 22.
Olehenriksen Glow Cycle™ Retin-ALT Power Serum contains this as ingredient number 34.
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.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholPacifica Vegan Collagen Complex Serum contains this as ingredient number 24.
Olehenriksen Glow Cycle™ Retin-ALT Power Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.
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 Collagen Complex Serum contains this as ingredient number 27.
Olehenriksen Glow Cycle™ Retin-ALT Power Serum contains this as ingredient number 36.
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 Collagen Complex Serum contains this as ingredient number 29.
Olehenriksen Glow Cycle™ Retin-ALT Power Serum contains this as ingredient number 35.
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 Collagen Complex Serum contains this as ingredient number 31.
Olehenriksen Glow Cycle™ Retin-ALT Power Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, 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.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term '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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
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 ParfumPacifica Vegan Collagen Complex Serum contains this as ingredient number 32.
Olehenriksen Glow Cycle™ Retin-ALT Power Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.
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