Pacifica Vegan Collagen Overnight Recovery Cream Versus Pacifica Future Youth Gravity Rebound Serum

Pacifica Vegan Collagen Overnight Recovery Cream Versus Pacifica Future Youth Gravity Rebound Serum

This night moisturizer is formulated around Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil to hydrate skin.

This anti-aging serum is formulated around Beta-Glucan and Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 to soften the look of wrinkles and strengthen the skin barrier.

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Key Ingredients

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Water

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Glycerin

Sr-Hydrozoan Polypeptide-1

Cetyl Esters

Glyceryl Stearate

Cetyl Alcohol

Stearyl Alcohol

Stearic Acid

Tocopheryl Acetate

Diheptyl Succinate

Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer

Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract

Jasminum Officinale Extract

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Arnica Montana Extract

Allantoin

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Xanthan Gum

Phenoxyethanol

Ethylhexylglycerin

Parfum

Water, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glycerin, Sr-Hydrozoan Polypeptide-1, Cetyl Esters, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Diheptyl Succinate, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract, Jasminum Officinale Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Arnica Montana Extract, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum

Beta-Glucan

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

Phaseolus Angularis Seed Extract

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5

Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2

Sh-Polypeptide-50

Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3

Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract

Fragaria Ananassa Seed Oil

Acetic Acid

Biosaccharide Gum-1

Algin

Dextran

Potassium Sorbate

Sodium Hyaluronate

Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment

Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract

Cucumis Sativus Extract

Passiflora Incarnata Flower Extract

Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract

Oryza Sativa Extract

Saccharomyces Lysate

Malpighia Glabra Fruit

Citric Acid

Ectoin

Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil

Water, Glycerin, Beta-Glucan, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Phaseolus Angularis Seed Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2, Sh-Polypeptide-50, Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract, Fragaria Ananassa Seed Oil, Acetic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Algin, Dextran, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Cucumis Sativus Extract, Passiflora Incarnata Flower Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Saccharomyces Lysate, Malpighia Glabra Fruit, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ectoin, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Parfum

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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.

Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:

The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.

Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.

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.

Phenoxyethanol is one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!).

It has a large spectrum of antimicrobial activity and especially effective bacteria, yeast, and mold while only having a weak effect on your skin's natural microbiome.

On a cellular level, it disrupts the cell membranes of microbes by poking holes that make the cell leak. This shuts down the chemical reactions the microbe needs to make energy so it can no longer survive.

Another perk of this ingredient is that it stays functional across a wide pH range (3-10).

You'll often see it paired with boosters like Ethylhexylglycerin; one study showed that a 1:9 ratio of Ethylhexylglycerin to Phenoxyethanol damages bacterial membranes as effectively as doubling the Phenoxyethanol concentration on its own.

Typical use concentrations range from 0.3-1% depending on the formula, and this ingredient is capped at 1% int the EU.

Safety-wise, the fear mongering does not hold up to the evidence. The EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety and FDA consider it safe as a preservative at up to 1%, including for children of all ages.

Adverse systemic effects only showed up in animal studies at exposures roughly 200x higher than what people get from cosmetics. And despite its very widespread use, this ingredient is a rare sensitizer and allergic reactions are uncommon.

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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