Pacifica Beauty Vegan Care Balm
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingPalmitoyl hexapeptide-12, Glycerin + 12 moreStrong evidence
“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
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Palmitoyl hexapeptide-12, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 2 moreStrong evidence
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic9 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale9 flagged
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Ingredients
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Olea europaea fruit oil~26–31%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~6.2–7.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilEuphorbia cerifera wax~6.8–8.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Trihydroxystearin~4.9–6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture
More about TrihydroxystearinTapioca starch~3.8–4.6%
Butyrospermum parkii butter~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterParfum~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTheobroma cacao seed butter~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterC18-38 alkyl hydroxystearoyl stearate~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prunus serotina bark extract~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prunus avium seed oil~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cherry pit oil. Is rich in linoleic and oleic fatty acids and works as an emollient moisturizer
More about Prunus avium seed oilPalmitoyl hexapeptide-12~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl hexapeptide-12Jojoba esters~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersIndigofera tinctoria leaf extract~0.7–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Water~0.7–1.05%
Glycerin~0.75–1.1%
- 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 GlycerinOctyldodecyl oleate~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.65–0.95%
- 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 TocopherolSilica~0.7–1.05%
Stevia rebaudiana extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Stevia rebaudiana extractMica~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaTin oxide~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxideTitanium dioxide~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Titanium dioxideCi 77891~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Iron oxides~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Iron oxidesCi 77491~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Olea europaea fruit oil~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilEuphorbia cerifera wax~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Trihydroxystearin~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture
More about TrihydroxystearinTapioca starch~0.55–0.8%
Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterTheobroma cacao seed butter~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterC18-38 alkyl hydroxystearoyl stearate~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumVanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Vanilla planifolia fruit extractCucumis sativus seed oil~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.55–0.8%
- 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 TocopherolStevia rebaudiana extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Stevia rebaudiana extractOlea europaea fruit oil~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilEuphorbia cerifera wax~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Trihydroxystearin~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture
More about TrihydroxystearinTapioca starch~0.55–0.8%
Parfum~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumButyrospermum parkii butter~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterTheobroma cacao seed butter~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterC18-38 alkyl hydroxystearoyl stearate~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactococcus ferment lysate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Lactococcus ferment lysateCocos nucifera oil~0.55–0.85%
- 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 oilTocopherol~0.55–0.8%
- 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 TocopherolStevia rebaudiana extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Stevia rebaudiana extractOlea europaea fruit oil~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilEuphorbia cerifera wax~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Trihydroxystearin~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture
More about TrihydroxystearinTapioca starch~0.4–0.6%
Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterTheobroma cacao seed butter~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterC18-38 alkyl hydroxystearoyl stearate~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPrunus persica fruit extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fruit extact. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Prunus persica fruit extractSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilTocopherol~0.3–0.6%
- 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 TocopherolCarthamus tinctorius seed oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilMica~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaTitanium dioxide~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Titanium dioxideCi 77891~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Iron oxides~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Iron oxidesCi 77491~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Tocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.3%
- 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 acetateStevia rebaudiana extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Stevia rebaudiana extractIngredient list view
Olea europaea fruit oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Trihydroxystearin, Tapioca starch, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Parfum, Theobroma cacao seed butter, C18-38 alkyl hydroxystearoyl stearate, Prunus serotina bark extract, Prunus avium seed oil, Palmitoyl hexapeptide-12, Jojoba esters, Indigofera tinctoria leaf extract, Water, Glycerin, Octyldodecyl oleate, Tocopherol, Silica, Stevia rebaudiana extract, Mica, Tin oxide, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Olea europaea fruit oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Trihydroxystearin, Tapioca starch, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Theobroma cacao seed butter, C18-38 alkyl hydroxystearoyl stearate, Parfum, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Cucumis sativus seed oil, Tocopherol, Stevia rebaudiana extract, Olea europaea fruit oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Trihydroxystearin, Tapioca starch, Parfum, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Theobroma cacao seed butter, C18-38 alkyl hydroxystearoyl stearate, Lactococcus ferment lysate, Cocos nucifera oil, Tocopherol, Stevia rebaudiana extract, Olea europaea fruit oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Trihydroxystearin, Tapioca starch, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Theobroma cacao seed butter, C18-38 alkyl hydroxystearoyl stearate, Parfum, Prunus persica fruit extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Tocopherol, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Tocopheryl acetate, Stevia rebaudiana extract
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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.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 4Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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