Pacifica Vegan Collagen Every Day Lotion SPF 30 Versus COOLA Sun Silk Moisturizer SPF30

Pacifica Vegan Collagen Every Day Lotion SPF 30 Versus COOLA Sun Silk Moisturizer SPF30

This anti-aging day moisturizer is formulated around Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice and Sodium Hyaluronate to soften the look of wrinkles and hydrate skin.

This mineral sunscreen covers the full UV range, though its SPF isn't confirmed on file yet.

What's inside

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%

Homosalate 15%

Octocrylene 10%

Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%

Water

Butyloctyl Salicylate

Coconut Alkanes

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Glycerin

Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters

Glyceryl Stearate

Glyceryl Stearate Citrate

Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate

Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate

Stearic Acid

Lysolecithin

Sclerotium Gum

Xanthan Gum

Pullulan

Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Sr-Hydrozoan Polypeptide-1

Sodium Hyaluronate

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract

Jasminum Officinale Extract

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Arnica Montana Extract

Squalane

Oryza Sativa Starch

Biosaccharide Gum-1

Phenoxyethanol

Ethylhexylglycerin

Parfum

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Homosalate 15%, Octocrylene 10%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Water, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Coconut Alkanes, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Stearic Acid, Lysolecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Xanthan Gum, Pullulan, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sr-Hydrozoan Polypeptide-1, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract, Jasminum Officinale Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Arnica Montana Extract, Squalane, Oryza Sativa Starch, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum

Cocos Nucifera Oil

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Zinc Oxide

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Polyhydroxystearic Acid

Olive Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters

Polyurethane-79

Cetearyl Alcohol

Polyglyceryl-6 Pentaoleate

Butylene Glycol

Caprylyl Glycol

Citric Acid

Didecyldimonium Chloride

Jasminum Sambac Leaf Cell Extract

Methylpropanediol

Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract

Nymphaea Caerulea Flower Extract

Paeonia Lactiflora Leaf Cell Extract

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Polyquaternium-80

Propanediol

Schinus Molle Extract

T-Butyl Alcohol

Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Zinc Oxide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Water, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Olive Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters, Polyurethane-79, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-6 Pentaoleate, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Didecyldimonium Chloride, Glycerin, Jasminum Sambac Leaf Cell Extract, Methylpropanediol, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Nymphaea Caerulea Flower Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Leaf Cell Extract, Parfum, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polyquaternium-80, Propanediol, Schinus Molle Extract, T-Butyl Alcohol, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Xanthan Gum

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is the filtered, stabilized liquid pressed from the inner gel of the aloe vera leaf.

In cosmetics, it shows up as either soothing active or a water-replacement base. It is roughly 98-99% water and the last 1-2% is an interesting mix of polysaccharides, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, and enzymes.

The polysaccharides do most of the work: they bind water at the skin surface for a light, non-greasy hydration boost. And one of the polysaccharides, glycomannan, is linked to fibroblast stimulation + collagen synthesis. This is also why aloe has such a long track record in wound and burn healing.

This ingredient is also calming with anti-inflammatory and mild antimicrobial activity, making it a great pick for sensitive, irritated, or post-sun skin.

Realistic expectations matter though; the solid evidence is mostly limited to hydration, soothing, and wound support. Deeper claims about anti-aging or sun protection are not well backed, and science reviews note it does not prevent radiation-induced skin injury.

Because it plays well with almost everything, it's commonly used as a base alongside other actives like niacinamide or vitamin C.

Typical usage concentrations range from 0.5% (where hydration benefits already show up) all the way to 90%+ (where it replaces water as the main base).

The safety for this ingredient is well-establish as well. Overall, this is a great supporting ingredient for those who want a boost in hydration.

Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.

Topically, glycerin does several things at once:

Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.

Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.

This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.

Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.

Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.

The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.

For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.

One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.

The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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