Pacifica Vegan Care Balm
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Pacifica - Vegan Care Balm" works well for improving skin hydration The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Glycerin in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (carthamus tinctorius seed oil, jojoba esters, theobroma cacao seed butter, butyrospermum parkii butter and cocos nucifera oil) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- This moistruizer also contains peptides (palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 0.90% - 1.10%). 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 a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. 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.
Price
The product retails for 64.27CA$ in Canada, for 33.52A$ in Australia and from 5.60$ up to 9.19$ in the United States.
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Benefits
Promise: Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Choose a subtle tint of shimmer or clear versions, with your favorite flavor and a big kiss of hydration!
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.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, cocos nucifera oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl hexapeptide-12
| Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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| butyrospermum parkii butter | HIGH |  |  |
| theobroma cacao seed butter | HIGH | | |
| cocos nucifera oil | HIGH | | |
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Other benefit: Anti-aging
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains palmitoyl hexapeptide-12.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
| Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 | HIGH | | |
| butyrospermum parkii butter | LOW | | |
| lactococcus ferment lysate | LOW | | |
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Potential irritants
IRRITANCY
HIGH
| Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin Benefit |
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| parfum | |  |
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| vanilla planifolia fruit extract | | |
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Ingredients & concentrations
KEY INGREDIENTS
- palmitoyl hexapeptide-12
- carthamus tinctorius seed oil
- cocos nucifera oil
- glycerin
- Sunflower seed oil
- jojoba esters
- lactococcus ferment lysate
- Jojoba oil
- theobroma cacao seed butter
- titanium dioxide
- butyrospermum parkii butter
- Vitamin E
- +8 more
| Ingredient | Estimated concentration |
|---|---|
| 26% - 31% | |
| An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation | |
| 6.2% - 7.5% | |
| 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 | |
| 6.8% - 8.3% | |
| 4.9% - 6% | |
| Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture | |
| 3.8% - 4.6% | |
| Used to create a thicker product consistency | |
| 3.1% - 3.8% | |
| A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals | |
| 2% - 2.4% | |
| An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients | |
| 1.8% - 2.2% | |
| Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect | |
| 1.6% - 1.9% | |
| 1.2% - 1.5% | |
| 1.1% - 1.3% | |
| 0.9% - 1.1% | |
| A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles | |
| 0.95% - 1.15% | |
| An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function | |
| 0.7% - 1.1% | |
| 0.7% - 1.05% | |
| Plain old water | |
| 0.75% - 1.1% | |
| One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant | |
| 0.75% - 1.1% | |
| 0.65% - 0.95% | |
| 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 | |
| 0.7% - 1.05% | |
| Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin | |
| 0.55% - 0.85% | |
| A plant extract that adds a sweat taste to products (for example, for lip products). Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect | |
| 0.6% - 0.85% | |
| Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light | |
| 0.65% - 1% | |
| A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation | |
| 0.65% - 1% | |
| Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin | |
| 0.5% - 0.75% | |
| 0.5% - 0.75% | |
| An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear | |
| 0.55% - 0.8% | |
| A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating | |
| 0.6% - 0.9% | |
| An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation | |
| 0.6% - 0.9% | |
| 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 | |
| 0.65% - 1% | |
| 0.55% - 0.8% | |
| Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture | |
| 0.55% - 0.8% | |
| Used to create a thicker product consistency | |
| 0.65% - 0.95% | |
| A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals | |
| 0.6% - 0.9% | |
| Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect | |
| 0.6% - 0.95% | |
| 0.5% - 0.8% | |
| An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients | |
| 0.55% - 0.8% | |
| A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating | |
| 0.6% - 0.9% | |
| 0.55% - 0.8% | |
| 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 | |
| 0.55% - 0.8% | |
| A plant extract that adds a sweat taste to products (for example, for lip products). Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect | |
| 0.6% - 0.9% | |
| An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation | |
| 0.6% - 0.9% | |
| 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 | |
| 0.65% - 1% | |
| 0.55% - 0.8% | |
| Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture | |
| 0.55% - 0.8% | |
| Used to create a thicker product consistency | |
| 0.5% - 0.8% | |
| An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients | |
| 0.65% - 0.95% | |
| A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals | |
| 0.6% - 0.9% | |
| Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect | |
| 0.6% - 0.95% | |
| 0.55% - 0.8% | |
| Consists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin | |
| 0.55% - 0.85% | |
| An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic | |
| 0.55% - 0.8% | |
| 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 | |
| 0.5% - 0.75% | |
| A plant extract that adds a sweat taste to products (for example, for lip products). Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect | |
| 0.55% - 0.85% | |
| An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation | |
| 0.55% - 0.85% | |
| 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 | |
| 0.65% - 0.95% | |
| 0.5% - 0.7% | |
| Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture | |
| 0.4% - 0.6% | |
| Used to create a thicker product consistency | |
| 0.5% - 0.75% | |
| A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals | |
| 0.5% - 0.75% | |
| Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect | |
| 0.5% - 0.7% | |
| 0.35% - 0.6% | |
| An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients | |
| 0.45% - 0.7% | |
| A fruit extact. Might have some anti-oxidant properties | |
| 0.45% - 0.7% | |
| Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air. | |
| 0.3% - 0.6% | |
| 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 | |
| 0.45% - 0.65% | |
| An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation | |
| 0.3% - 0.6% | |
| Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light | |
| 0.4% - 0.65% | |
| Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin | |
| 0.2% - 0.4% | |
| 0.2% - 0.4% | |
| An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear | |
| 0.2% - 0.4% | |
| A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating | |
| 0.15% - 0.3% | |
| 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. | |
| 0.15% - 0.3% | |
| A plant extract that adds a sweat taste to products (for example, for lip products). Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect | |
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Sources
- Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oil
- Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
- Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin
- Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countries
- Cocoa polyphenols and their influence on parameters involved in ex vivo skin restructuring