Pacifica Beauty Super Green Detox Kale and Charcoal Face Mask
Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Sodium hyaluronateWorks
“Infused with skin-loving beneficials kale, charcoal, cilantro, sea kelp, green tea, hyaluronic acid and vitamin C. All skin types, especially oily and blemish prone.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Punica granatum extract, Camellia oleifera leaf extract + 1 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (camellia oleifera leaf extract) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - punica granatum extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Ascorbic acidMay help
This product contains camellia oleifera leaf extract. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.8–5.6%
- 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 GlycerinXanthan gum~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium hyaluronate~2.9–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateAscorbic acid~2.5–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidPunica granatum extract~2–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective
More about Punica granatum extractCamellia oleifera leaf extract~1.6–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation, even though it is not usually used in sufficient concentration in cosmetics
More about Camellia oleifera leaf extractBrassica campestris extract~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Charcoal powder~1.1–1.7%
Citric acid~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCoriandrum sativum leaf extract~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Macrocystis pyrifera extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Chamomilla recutita flower extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractSodium hydroxide~0.15–0.5%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.2%
Curcuma longa root extract~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
More about Curcuma longa root extractParfum~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Xanthan gum, Sodium hyaluronate, Ascorbic acid, Punica granatum extract, Camellia oleifera leaf extract, Brassica campestris extract, Unknown, Charcoal powder, Citric acid, Coriandrum sativum leaf extract, Macrocystis pyrifera extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Sodium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Curcuma longa root extract, 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 BeautySuper Green Detox Kale and Charcoal Face MaskYOUR PRODUCT | Purposeful Skincare by Allies (PSA)Light Up Vitamin C & E Flash Brightening Mask | PSA SkinLIGHT UP Vitamin C & E Flash Brightening Mask | OptimumVitamin C Mask | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 90% | 90% | 86% |
| Price | $2.85 | — | $26.51+$23.66 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Astaxanthin | Astaxanthin | Ceramide Ap |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Pacifica - Super Green Detox Kale and Charcoal Face Mask" could be helpful for: Anti-aging and Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this product it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (2.50% - 3.70%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 2.90% - 4.30% and glycerin 3.80% - 5.60%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Pacifica" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 3.99$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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