Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Pixi Beauty Pixi Rose Ceramide Cream versus Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Cream .
Published on February 15, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain ceramides and exfoliants
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, parabens 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.
Ingredient Info
Pixi Beauty Pixi Rose Ceramide Cream 53 ingredients
Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Cream 37 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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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 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not 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 🎉
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 🎉
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Pixi Beauty Pixi Rose Ceramide Cream 53 ingredients
Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Cream 37 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Pixi Beauty Pixi Rose Ceramide Cream 53 ingredients
Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Cream 37 ingredients
Water • Dipropylene Glycol • Glycerin • Dimethicone • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Hydrogenated Polydecene • Cetearyl Alcohol • Peg-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate • Betaine • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Polysilicone-11 • 1,2-Hexanediol • Cyclopentasiloxane • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Caprylyl Glycol • Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate • Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil • Sorbitan Stearate • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Octyldodecanol • Dimethiconol • Butylene Glycol • Bifida Ferment Lysate • Ceramide NP • Polysorbate 60 • Sorbitan Isostearate • Xanthan Gum • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Portulaca Oleracea Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil • Propanediol • Sucrose Cocoate • Dextrin • Disodium EDTA • Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil • Caramel • Centella Asiatica Extract • Lecithin • Phenoxyethanol • Rosa Damascena Flower Oil • Biosaccharide Gum-1 • Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables • Polyglutamic Acid • Tagetes Minuta Flower Oil • Potassium Sorbate • Betula Alba Bud Extract • Corylus Avellana Bud Extract • Juglans Regia Leaf Extract • Olea Europaea Bud Extract • Tocopherol
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
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 WaterPixi Beauty Pixi Rose Ceramide Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Cream 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 GlycerinPixi Beauty Pixi Rose Ceramide Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 TriglyceridePixi Beauty Pixi Rose Ceramide Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 AlcoholPixi Beauty Pixi Rose Ceramide Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.
Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterPixi Beauty Pixi Rose Ceramide Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Cream 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 NPPixi Beauty Pixi Rose Ceramide Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.
Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
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 GumPixi Beauty Pixi Rose Ceramide Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.
Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Cream 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.
Pixi Beauty Pixi Rose Ceramide Cream contains this as ingredient number 42.
Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 36.
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