Pacifica Beauty Vegan Ceramide Facial Oil
Works for
MoisturizingCeramide np, Ceramide ap + 12 moreWorks well
“Knowing that protecting our skin is just as essential as our exfoliating acids and skin-softening oils, Pacifica designed this ultra-hydrating oil as an SOS for dry skin, making it the quickest route to dewy, radiant skin.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus seed oil.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide ap, ceramide eop, ceramide np, linoleic acid, phytosphingosine
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Calendula officinalis flower extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Carthamus tinctorius seed oil~22–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilCaprylic/capric triglyceride~4.8–7.2%
- 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 triglycerideHelianthus annuus seed oil~4.4–6.6%
- 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 oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~3.8–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilAvena sativa kernel oil~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel oilSorbitan oleate~2–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleateCeramide np~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npCeramide ap~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide apCeramide eop~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide eopAlthaea officinalis leaf/root extract~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. It can be irritating
More about Althaea officinalis leaf/root extractCalendula officinalis flower extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractPhytosphingosine~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect
More about PhytosphingosineLinoleic acid~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores
More about Linoleic acidPhytosterols~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Lipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function
More about PhytosterolsPhospholipids~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
More about PhospholipidsSodium lauroyl lactylate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Sodium lauroyl lactylateCholesterol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolCarbomer~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerXanthan gum~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPropanediol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Avena sativa kernel oil, Sorbitan oleate, Ceramide np, Ceramide ap, Ceramide eop, Althaea officinalis leaf/root extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Phytosphingosine, Linoleic acid, Phytosterols, Phospholipids, Sodium lauroyl lactylate, Cholesterol, Carbomer, Xanthan gum, Propanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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 BeautyVegan Ceramide Facial OilYOUR PRODUCT | THE formularxBarrier Relief Lightweight Ceramide Moisturizer | frank bodySuper Ceramide Barrier Oil | Apothaka SkincareComforting moisturiser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 56% | 56% | 55% |
| Price | — | $8.99 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 13 | 7 of 13 | 8 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Colloidal Oatmeal | Prickly Pear Seed Oil | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "Pacifica - Vegan Ceramide Facial Oil" works well for moisturizing the skin.
Ingredient callouts
- Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (phytosphingosine 0.40% - 0.95%, ceramide eop 1.10% - 1.70%, ceramide ap 1.30% - 1.90% and ceramide np 1.60% - 2.50%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
- We love that there is also Linoleic Acid in this moisturizer (0.40% - 0.95%). Linoleic Acid is one of the skin's natural emollients. It supports the skin barrier and can even help reduce clogged pores.
Irritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Pacifica" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 56.98A$ in Australia and from 12.60$ up to 18.00$ 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 17 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 5Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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