Pacifica Beauty Aloe BFF Hand Antiseptic

Pacifica Beauty Aloe BFF Hand Antiseptic

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Hydroxypropyl guar
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Hand sanitizers are your new BFF. Effectively cleanse, purify and condition your hands with Pacifica's Aloe BFF Hand Antiseptic, a fragrance-free sanitizing gel.”
Source: Ulta

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (hydroxypropyl guar) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Hydroxypropyl guarEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions~1.3–1.9%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Alcohol, Calendula officinalis flower extract
Medium risk
We flagged 6 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh62%
Calendula officinalis flower extractA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritatingHigh~8.3–12.5%est.
Chamomilla recutita flower extractPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~5–7.6%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~23–35%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~3.6–5.4%est.
Hydroxypropyl guarUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsionsMedium~1.3–1.9%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

User reviews

Would you recommend?
No community reviews yet.

Be the first — your take helps the next person decide.

Ingredients

Filter by role to see what each ingredient is doing.

Alcohol62%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

More about Alcohol
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAntibacterialAnti-inflammatoryReduces rednessReduces irritationAnti-agingAnti-blemish

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juice
Calendula officinalis flower extract~8.3–12.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating

More about Calendula officinalis flower extract
Chamomilla recutita flower extract~5–7.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating

More about Chamomilla recutita flower extract
Citric acid~3.6–5.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

More about Citric acid
Glycerin~2.3–3.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

More about Glycerin
Hydroxypropyl guar~1.3–1.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions

More about Hydroxypropyl guar
Water~0.55–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

More about Water
Ingredient list view

Alcohol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Citric acid, Glycerin, Hydroxypropyl guar, Water

Compare prices

Retailers ranked by price — lowest first.

No pricing data available yet for this product.

Worth comparing, line by line.

Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.

Side-by-side comparison of this product against its closest alternatives
Pacifica BeautyAloe BFF Hand AntisepticYOUR PRODUCTBabo Botanicals3-in-1 Sensitive Baby Face, Hands & Body Wipes - Oatmilk & CalendulaNormal Skin 2Eco- for organic cleansing gelNatura SibericaLittle Siberica Organic Baby Moisturising Milk
Match—32%22%22%
Price——$20.00$8.29
Shared key ingredients—1 of 21 of 21 of 2
Key difference—Oatmeal ExtractCocamidopropyl BetaineOatmeal Extract
Irritancy Medium Medium Low Low
Drying alcohol Contains drying alcohol ———
View product Shop Shop Shop

More alternatives: Mustela Soothing Cleansing GelGlo Skin Beauty Gentle Makeup Remover Wipes

Cheaper alternatives? Browse formulas in the same category.
We compare ingredient profiles across our catalog — pick the closest match for your budget.
Open dupe finder
Pacifica Beauty Aloe BFF Hand Antiseptic
Pacifica BeautyAloe BFF Hand Antiseptic

Affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.

As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.