Pacifica Vegan Collagen Complex Serum Versus Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Face Serum

Pacifica Vegan Collagen Complex Serum Versus Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Face Serum Detailed comparison of Pacifica Vegan Collagen Complex Serum versus Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Face Serum. This hydrating serum is formulated around Squalane and Sodium Hyaluronate to hydrate skin and soften the look of wrinkles. This barrier-repair serum is formulated around Ceramide NP and Ceramide AP to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate skin. Water Glycerin Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Glyceryl Oleate Citrate Squalane Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Camellia Japonica Seed Oil Sr-Hydrozoan Polypeptide-1 Ahnfeltiopsis Concinna Extract Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate Arnica Montana Flower Extract Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters Sodium Hyaluronate Lecithin Pullulan Hydrogenated Lecithin Silica Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside Xanthan Gum Sclerotium Gum Cetearyl Alcohol Maltodextrin Glucose Citric Acid Potassium Sorbate Ethylhexylglycerin Sodium Benzoate Phenoxyethanol Parfum Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Oleate Citrate, Squalane, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Sr-Hydrozoan Polypeptide-1, Ahnfeltiopsis Concinna Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lecithin, Pullulan, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Silica, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Sclerotium Gum, Cetearyl Alcohol, Maltodextrin, Glucose, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum Cetearyl Olivate Glyceryl Stearate Sorbitan Olivate Ceramide NP Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP Phytosphingosine Cholesterol Althaea Officinalis Leaf/Root Extract Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract Persea Gratissima Oil Tocopherol Propanediol Betaine Erythritol Ethylhexyl Olivate Caprylhydroxamic Acid Caprylyl Glycol Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate Cetyl Alcohol Carbomer Sodium Gluconate Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Cetearyl Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate, Sorbitan Olivate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Althaea Officinalis Leaf/Root Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Persea Gratissima Oil, Squalane, Tocopherol, Propanediol, Betaine, Erythritol, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Cetyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin Be the first to review 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. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel. While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns. Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source. This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out. This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%. Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemon