Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
- Anti-aging
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 9
Key actives
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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Works for
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.
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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
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
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
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!
Source: Pacifica
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
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
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
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
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
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
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture
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
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.
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
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 100/100.
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Ingredient 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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