Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Pacifica Wake Up Beautiful Retinoid Eye Cream versus Pacifica Wake Up Beautiful Overnight Retinoid Cream .
Published on February 25, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain retinoid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Eye Moisturizer
Eye moisturizers help add moisture back into the skin around the eyes; these can be creams, gels, or serums.
Night Moisturizer
Night Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin overnight.
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Ingredient Info
Pacifica Wake Up Beautiful Retinoid Eye Cream 23 ingredients
Pacifica Wake Up Beautiful Overnight Retinoid Cream 28 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 🎉
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 🎉
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Pacifica Wake Up Beautiful Retinoid Eye Cream 23 ingredients
Pacifica Wake Up Beautiful Overnight Retinoid Cream 28 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Pacifica Wake Up Beautiful Retinoid Eye Cream 23 ingredients
Pacifica Wake Up Beautiful Overnight Retinoid Cream 28 ingredients
Water • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Sorbitan Stearate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Behenyl Alcohol • Squalane • Coconut Alkanes • Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate • Ganoderma Lucidum Extract • Melatonin • Inonotus Obliquus Extract • Glycerin • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Ahnfeltiopsis Concinna Extract • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Cetearyl Glucoside • Glucose • Sorbityl Laurate • Dimethyl Isosorbide • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin
Water • Glyceryl Stearate Se • Glycerin • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Cetyl Esters • Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate • Inonotus Obliquus Extract • Melatonin • Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Oil • Rosa Damascena Flower Water • Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract • Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract • Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract • Rose Extract • Paeonia Officinalis Flower Extract • Prunus Serrulata Flower Extract • Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract • Rosa Damascena Flower Oil • Tocopherol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Dimethyl Isosorbide • Sclerotium Gum • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Citric Acid • 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 Wake Up Beautiful Retinoid Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Pacifica Wake Up Beautiful Overnight Retinoid Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilPacifica Wake Up Beautiful Retinoid Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Pacifica Wake Up Beautiful Overnight Retinoid Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate is a form of retinoid. It can be good for be good for oily skin. It can help to improve skin texture, reduce large pores, reduce the effects of aging, reduce the visibility of dark spots, heal scars, and fight acne. It can be bad for dry skin and cause irritation.
Pacifica Wake Up Beautiful Retinoid Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
Pacifica Wake Up Beautiful Overnight Retinoid Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
Melatonin is an antioxidant.
Pacifica Wake Up Beautiful Retinoid Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
Pacifica Wake Up Beautiful Overnight Retinoid Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
We don't have a description for Inonotus Obliquus Extract.
Pacifica Wake Up Beautiful Retinoid Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
Pacifica Wake Up Beautiful Overnight Retinoid Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.
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 Wake Up Beautiful Retinoid Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.
Pacifica Wake Up Beautiful Overnight Retinoid Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is created from fatty coconut alcohol, caprylic acid, and capric acid.
It is a lightweight emollient. Emollients create a thin barrier on the skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated and soft.
Once applied, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is absorbed quickly and leaves a silky feel.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Coco-Caprylate/CapratePacifica Wake Up Beautiful Retinoid Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
Pacifica Wake Up Beautiful Overnight Retinoid Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
Dimethyl Isosorbide is a solvent and helps deliver actives into your skin. It is created from sorbitol.
As a solvent, dimethyl isosorbide helps dissolve other ingredients. This helps ensure even distribution of an ingredient. It may also be used to decrease the thickness of a product.
Studies show dimethyl isosorbide is able to penetrate skin to deliver other ingredients into the skin, making them more effective.
Learn more about Dimethyl IsosorbidePacifica Wake Up Beautiful Retinoid Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
Pacifica Wake Up Beautiful Overnight Retinoid Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.
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 Wake Up Beautiful Retinoid Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.
Pacifica Wake Up Beautiful Overnight Retinoid Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.
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 Wake Up Beautiful Retinoid Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.
Pacifica Wake Up Beautiful Overnight Retinoid Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.
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Pacifica Wake Up Beautiful Retinoid Eye Cream 23 ingredients
Pacifica Wake Up Beautiful Overnight Retinoid Cream 28 ingredients
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Pacifica Wake Up Beautiful Retinoid Eye Cream 23 ingredients
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