Pacifica Beauty Sea Foam Complete Face Wash
Works for
CleansingSodium cocoyl glutamate, Sodium coco sulfoacetate + 3 moreCleanses gently
“Sea Foam Complete Face Wash”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (decyl glucoside, glycol stearate, sodium coco sulfoacetate, sodium cocoamphoacetate, sodium cocoyl glutamate) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: decyl glucoside
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Carica papaya fruit extract, Citrus limon peel oil + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic5 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale5 flagged
User reviews
2 of 2 community members would buy it again.
Ingredients
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Cocos nucifera oil~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilWater~12–18%
Cocos nucifera oil~5.3–8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilAlgae~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Water~2.5–3.8%
Betaine~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineSodium cocoyl glutamate~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glutamateSodium coco sulfoacetate~1.5–2.2%
Sodium cocoamphoacetate~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam
More about Sodium cocoamphoacetateDecyl glucoside~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.55–1.3%
- 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 juiceGlycerin~0.5–1.2%
- 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 GlycerinMagnesium ascorbyl phosphate~0.45–1.1%
- 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 phosphateGlycol stearate~0.5–1.2%
Carica papaya fruit extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus limon peel oil~0.4–0.9%
Bioflavonoids~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cocos nucifera oil~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilCocos nucifera water~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Cocos nucifera waterCitric acid~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidTocopheryl acetate~0.2–0.8%
- 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~0.2–0.75%
- 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 TocopherolPanthenol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolSodium pca~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaAllantoin~0.15–0.55%
- 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 AllantoinPorphyra umbilicalis extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have an anti-oxidant effect in skin but evidence is lacking
More about Porphyra umbilicalis extractGarcinia mangostana peel extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractAlgae extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
More about Algae extractSodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.25%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.15%
Parfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Cocos nucifera oil, Water, Cocos nucifera oil, Unknown, Algae, Unknown, Water, Betaine, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Sodium coco sulfoacetate, Sodium cocoamphoacetate, Decyl glucoside, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Glycerin, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Glycol stearate, Unknown, Carica papaya fruit extract, Citrus limon peel oil, Bioflavonoids, Cocos nucifera oil, Cocos nucifera water, Citric acid, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Sodium pca, Allantoin, Porphyra umbilicalis extract, Garcinia mangostana peel extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Unknown, Algae extract, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum
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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 BeautySea Foam Complete Face WashYOUR PRODUCT | NaturiumMulti-Calm Cream Cleanser | Spotles SKNJelly Cleanser | VitaminSea.beautyRed Algae Coconut Oil Gel Facial Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 29% | 29% | 29% |
| Price | $12.00 | $15.85+$3.85 | $8.90−$3.10 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 14 | 4 of 14 | 5 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Gluconolactone | Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Topical L-ascorbic acid: percutaneous absorption studiesncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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