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Product summary

Based on the ingredients included, "Pacifica - Ceramide Face Oil" works well for moisturizing the skin.

Ingredient callouts

  • As a plus, this moisturizer also contains ceramides (phytosphingosine 0.40% - 0.95%, ceramide np 1.60% - 2.50%, ceramide eop 1.10% - 1.70% and ceramide ap 1.30% - 1.90%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
  • Another helpful ingredient in this moisturizer is Linoleic Acid. It is one of the fatty acids naturally present in skin. It is part of the skin barrier. Preliminary research shows that it might be able to 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 19.99£ in the United Kingdom.

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