PRODUCT REVIEW
Pacifica Pore Warrior Everyday Lotion
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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
This super lightweight moisturizer is formulated with oil-balancing niacinamide, moisture binding hyaluronic acid and soothing cucumber.
sodium hyaluronate
0.35% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
biosaccharide gum-1
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
betaine
0.1% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
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Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Pore Warrior Everyday Lotion
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
6.3% -
9.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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
niacinamide
0.85% -
1.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
allantoin
0.1% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
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| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
37/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
rosa damascena extract
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
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.
parfum
0.05% -
0.1%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
coconut alkanes
1.5% -
2.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
niacinamide
0.85% -
1.25%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Anti-inflammatory,
Antibacterial
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
tocopherol
0.3% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging
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
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Potential irritants
rosa damascena extract
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
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.
parfum
0.05% -
0.1%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
coconut alkanes
1.5% -
2.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin
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aloe barbadensis leaf juice
6.3% -
9.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Antibacterial,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-aging
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
glycerin
3.7% -
5.6%
Irritation risk:
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
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Ingredient list view
Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Glycerin, Cetyl alcohol, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Coconut alkanes, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Stearyl alcohol, Niacinamide, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Biosaccharide gum-1, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Rosa damascena extract, Mel, Panthenol, Allantoin, Betaine, Tapioca starch, Bixa orellana seed extract, Xanthan gum, Maltodextrin, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmetics
- Niacinamide - mechanisms of action and its topical use in dermatology
- Gehring, W. (2004). Nicotinic acid/niacinamide and the skin. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 3(2), 88–93. doi:10.1111/j.1473-2130.2004.00115.x
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care