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Pacifica Dreamy Youth Day & Night Face Cream [TEST]

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Moisturizing
Anti-aging

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Key actives

Beta-glucan 0.1% - 0.35%Butyrospermum parkii oil 1% - 1.5%

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Product summary

"Pacifica - Dreamy Youth Day & Night Face Cream [TEST]" has a good moisturizing formula. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. 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 moisturizer also contains Peptides (acetyl hexapeptide-30 2.00% - 3.00%). 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 they are 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.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: oatmeal extract, allantoin and vitamin e

Irritation risk

This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide 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.

What can the product work for?

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

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.

Source: Pacifica

This product contains acetyl hexapeptide-30, palmitoyl tripeptide-31. 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.

palmitoyl tripeptide-31 1.2% - 1.8%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

acetyl hexapeptide-30 2% - 3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

hyaluronic acid 0.1% - 0.5%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: 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

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Dreamy Youth Day & Night Face Cream [TEST]

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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-30

acetyl hexapeptide-30 2% - 3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

beta-glucan 0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

butyrospermum parkii oil 1% - 1.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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Key Actives

beta-glucan 0.1% - 0.35%

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Works for: Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation, Anti-blemish

butyrospermum parkii oil 1% - 1.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

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Potential irritants

rosa damascena extract 0.05% - 0.3%

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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.

rosa damascena leaf cell extract 0.1% - 0.3%

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Comodogenic ingredients

ethylhexyl palmitate 2.6% - 4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

butyrospermum parkii oil 1% - 1.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

helianthus annuus seed oil 4.8% - 7.2%

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Works for: Moisturizing

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

glycerin 3.3% - 4.9%

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Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Ingredient list view

Water, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Acetyl hexapeptide-30, Glyceryl stearate, Cetyl alcohol, Palmitoyl tripeptide-31, Butyrospermum parkii oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Laminaria hyperborea extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, 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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Key ingredients	acetyl hexapeptide-30 panthenol +9 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +2 more Other: salicylic acid niacinamide +13 more	Common: panthenol helianthus annuus seed oil +3 more Other: lactic acid prunus armeniaca kernel oil +2 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +2 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +9 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +3 more Other: lactic acid adenosine +15 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +1 more Other: retinyl palmitate adenosine +5 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +2 more Other: cocos nucifera oil	Common: panthenol glycerin +2 more Other: camellia sinensis extract dimethicone +5 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +2 more Other: borago officinalis seed oil centella asiatica extract +4 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +2 more Other: retinol adenosine +15 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +2 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +13 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	geranium maculatum oil Has skin benefit? rosa damascena leaf cell extract Has skin benefit? +8 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? phytol Has skin benefit? +17 more	parfum Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +5 more	calendula officinalis flower extract Has skin benefit? escin Has skin benefit? +11 more	melia azadirachta leaf extract Has skin benefit? eclipta prostrata extract Has skin benefit? +23 more	parfum Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +6 more	panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? aniba rosaeodora wood oil Has skin benefit? +9 more	citrus aurantifolia oil Has skin benefit? citrus limon peel oil Has skin benefit? +8 more	arnica montana flower extract Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +16 more	sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-10 stearate Has skin benefit? +10 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? helianthus annuus seed oil Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +51 more	water Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +15 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? di-c12-15 alkyl fumarate Has skin benefit? +58 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +24 more	sodium cocoyl isethionate Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis extract Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +50 more	tremella fuciformis extract Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +46 more

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