Pacifica Dreamy Youth Day And Night Face Cream Mini
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2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing22 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Dreamy Youth Day And Night Face Cream Mini”
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, hyaluronic acid.
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: helianthus annuus seed oil, butyrospermum parkii oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-37, palmitoyl tripeptide-37
Anti-aging9 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
“Refuse to obey time with this potent formula supported by concentrated peptides, floral stem cells, antioxidants, and advanced extracts that join forces to deeply moisturize and improve skin's youthful glow.”
This product contains acetyl hexapeptide-37, palmitoyl tripeptide-37. 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Rosa damascena extract, Rosa damascena leaf cell extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic5 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale5 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Helianthus annuus seed oil~4.8–7.2%
- 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 oilGlycerin~3.3–4.9%
- 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 GlycerinEthylhexyl palmitate~2.6–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateAcetyl hexapeptide-37~2–3%
- 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-37Glyceryl stearate~1.7–2.5%
- 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~1.4–2.1%
- 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 alcoholPalmitoyl tripeptide-37~1.2–1.8%
Butyrospermum parkii oil~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Vitis vinifera seed oil~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.4–0.95%
- 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 juiceLaminaria hyperborea extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Tocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateTocopherol~0.15–0.5%
- 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 TocopherolMagnesium ascorbyl phosphate~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very high
More about Magnesium ascorbyl phosphatePrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilHyaluronic acid~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidTheobroma cacao seed butter~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterPanthenol~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolAllantoin~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinXanthan gum~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumAlgin~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AlginAvena sativa kernel extract~0.1–0.35%
- 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 extractBeta-glucan~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Beta-glucanCocos nucifera water~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Cocos nucifera waterIris pallida leaf cell extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosa damascena extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.
More about Rosa damascena extractRosa damascena leaf cell extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cichorium intybus root oligosaccharides~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caesalpinia spinosa gum~0.15–0.5%
Cucumis sativus fruit extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractPhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.35%
Argon~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Geranium maculatum oil~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Acetyl hexapeptide-37, Glyceryl stearate, Cetyl alcohol, Palmitoyl tripeptide-37, Butyrospermum parkii oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Laminaria hyperborea extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Hyaluronic acid, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Panthenol, Allantoin, Xanthan gum, Algin, Avena sativa kernel extract, Beta-glucan, Cocos nucifera water, Iris pallida leaf cell extract, Rosa damascena extract, Rosa damascena leaf cell extract, Cichorium intybus root oligosaccharides, Caesalpinia spinosa gum, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Argon, Geranium maculatum oil
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| PacificaDreamy Youth Day And Night Face Cream MiniYOUR PRODUCT | AlurxHydrating Wrinkle Smoothing Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 51% |
| Price | $10.00 | $45.00+$35.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — |
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Product summary
"Pacifica - Dreamy Youth Day And Night Face Cream Mini" has a good moisturizing formula. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Humectants in this product (glycerin, hyaluronic acid and cocos nucifera water) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Butyrospermum parkii oil, theobroma cacao seed butter, vitis vinifera seed oil, helianthus annuus seed oil and cetyl alcohol in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- This moistruizer also contains peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-37 1.20% - 1.80% and acetyl hexapeptide-37 2.00% - 3.00%). Peptides is a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of amino-acids. Our skin produces peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, 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 peptides in skincare are helpful. They 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.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. 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.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 25 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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