Pacifica Beauty Future Youth Time Shift Eye Serum
Works for
MoisturizingAcetyl hexapeptide-8, Caprooyl tetrapeptide-3 + 19 moreWorks well
“Deeply hydrates and visibly improves the appearance of fine lines around the eye area”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
dextran, glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8, caprooyl tetrapeptide-3, palmitoyl tripeptide-5
Anti-agingAcetyl hexapeptide-8, Caprooyl tetrapeptide-3 + 4 moreMay help
“This lightweight unscented gel serum has been clinically proven to significantly improve the look of crow’s feet, radiance and firmness (in just 4 weeks) for more bouncy, youthful-looking skin.”
This product contains acetyl hexapeptide-8, caprooyl tetrapeptide-3, palmitoyl tripeptide-5. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Punica granatum extract, Albizia julibrissin bark extract + 5 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (punica granatum extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Vanilla planifolia fruit extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~6.5–8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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 juiceGlycerin~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 GlycerinCaprylic/capric triglyceride~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideHelianthus annuus seed oil~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilAcetyl hexapeptide-8~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl hexapeptide-8Acetic acid~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glyceryl stearate~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateCetyl alcohol~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtratePhaseolus angularis seed extract~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidGlycerin~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 GlycerinAlbizia julibrissin bark extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help to neutralize free radicals in skin. Is claimed to help reduce hyperpigmentation but evidence is missing
More about Albizia julibrissin bark extractDarutoside~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Stearic acid~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidPalmitoyl tripeptide-5~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tripeptide-5Acmella oleracea extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprooyl tetrapeptide-3~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Caprooyl tetrapeptide-3Lactobacillus ferment lysate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A "broth" with parts of dead cells of lactobacteria. Might be helpful supporting diverse microbiome in skin, but evidence is lacking
More about Lactobacillus ferment lysateFragaria ananassa seed oil~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Fragaria ananassa seed oilEctoin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Softens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about EctoinCaffeine~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineSh-polypeptide-50~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium sorbate~0.25–0.45%
Xanthan gum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumTocopherol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolGlyceryl stearate citrate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citrateDextran~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the most upper layer of the skin. Derived from sugar
More about DextranLeontopodium alpinum flower/leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermented sweet black tea. There is no studies on particular benefits of this ingredient in skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin, and might have some anti-oxidant effect. It is used in skincare for mostly marketing purposes because of the popularity of kombucha drinks
More about Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea fermentCamellia oleifera seed oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish
More about Camellia oleifera seed oilVanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Vanilla planifolia fruit extractSodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateEthylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.4%
Passiflora incarnata flower extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPaeonia albiflora root extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oryza sativa extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A grain extract that helps to create a thicker product consistency. It might have some anti-oxidant properties and help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Oryza sativa extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractPunica granatum extract~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective
More about Punica granatum extractIngredient list view
Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Acetic acid, Glyceryl stearate, Cetyl alcohol, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Phaseolus angularis seed extract, Citric acid, Glycerin, Albizia julibrissin bark extract, Darutoside, Stearic acid, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Acmella oleracea extract, Caprooyl tetrapeptide-3, Lactobacillus ferment lysate, Fragaria ananassa seed oil, Ectoin, Caffeine, Sh-polypeptide-50, Potassium sorbate, Xanthan gum, Tocopherol, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Dextran, Leontopodium alpinum flower/leaf extract, Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Passiflora incarnata flower extract, Phenoxyethanol, Paeonia albiflora root extract, Oryza sativa extract, Unknown, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Punica granatum extract
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| Pacifica BeautyFuture Youth Time Shift Eye SerumYOUR PRODUCT | VENN SkincareAge-Recharge Compound K Eye Concentrate | Derm InstituteYouth Alchemy Eye Serum | FYI CosmeticsMulti-Effect Eye Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Price | $22.00 | $210.00+$188.00 | $290.00+$268.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 16 | 4 of 16 | 6 of 16 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 | Retinol | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Pacifica - Future Youth Time Shift Eye Serum" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Peptides (caprooyl tetrapeptide-3 0.30% - 0.60%, trifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2 0.30% - 0.55%, palmitoyl tripeptide-5 0.35% - 0.60% and acetyl hexapeptide-8 1.80% - 2.20%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that theynare helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.25% - 0.45%, dextran 0.25% - 0.45%, glycerin 0.50% - 0.75%, acetyl hexapeptide-8 1.80% - 2.20% and glycerin 4.10% - 5.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Pacifica" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 22.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Phytopharmacological properties of Albizia species: A reviewresearchgate.net
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