Pacifica Beauty Sea & C Bright Luminizing Face Lotion
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingJojoba esters, Glycerin + 7 moreGood evidence
“Sea & C Bright Luminizing Face Lotion”
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:
glycerin, caprylyl glycol.
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, jojoba esters.
Anti-agingTocopherol, Gluconolactone + 1 moreWeak evidence
“This powerhouse formula is designed to help maintain your skin's youthful glow and healthiest appearance.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Cetearyl alcohol~5.4–8.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholPrunus amygdalus dulcis oleosomes~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bentonite~2.8–4.3%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~2.2–3.2%
- 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 triglycerideCetyl alcohol~1.8–2.6%
- 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 alcoholJojoba esters~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersMica~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaGlycerin~1.1–1.7%
- 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 GlycerinTetrahexyldecyl ascorbate~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
More about Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateXanthan gum~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumAcacia senegal gum~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
More about Acacia senegal gumCitric acid~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCaprylyl glycol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolAscophyllum nodosum extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Brown seaweed extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect
More about Ascophyllum nodosum extractTocopherol~0.3–0.7%
- 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 TocopherolHydrolyzed verbascum thapsus flower~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Umbilical extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.45%
Gluconolactone~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
More about GluconolactonePhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPotassium sorbate~0.05–0.3%
Titanium dioxide~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideCi 77891~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Cetearyl alcohol, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oleosomes, Bentonite, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetyl alcohol, Jojoba esters, Mica, Glycerin, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Xanthan gum, Acacia senegal gum, Citric acid, Caprylyl glycol, Ascophyllum nodosum extract, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed verbascum thapsus flower, Unknown, Umbilical extract, Sodium benzoate, Gluconolactone, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Potassium sorbate, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891
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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.
| Pacifica BeautySea & C Bright Luminizing Face LotionYOUR PRODUCT | Revision SkincareVitamin C Lotion 15% | Mario BadescuVitamin C Cream | OFRAVitamin C Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 57% | 50% | 50% |
| Price | — | $114.00 | $15.30 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Sodium Polyacrylate | Niacinamide | Oxybenzone |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 6
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