Pacifica Future Youth Foaming Cleansing Gel

Pacifica Future Youth Foaming Cleansing Gel

Review

Does Pacifica Future Youth Foaming Cleansing Gel work?

Pacifica Future Youth Foaming Cleansing Gel is a type of skincare product designed to be rinsed off, peeled off, or otherwise removed from the skin. Research confirming the moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, and soothing effects of such products is very limited. Therefore, we do not provide efficacy ratings for these types of skincare products.

However, you can explore the roles of specific ingredients in the Ingredients Explained section below.

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Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
75
6
4
3
2
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
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0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
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Water
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Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
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Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
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Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
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Coco-Glucoside
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Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate
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Sodium Lauroyl Hydroxypropyl Sulfonate
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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
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Allantoin
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Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Water
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Panthenol
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Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment
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Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
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Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
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Passiflora Incarnata Flower Extract
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Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract
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Saccharomyces Lysate
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Phenoxyethanol
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Ethylhexylglycerin
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Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
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Phaseolus Angularis Seed Extract
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Fragrance
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Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %75
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Sodium Cocoyl GlutamateA very effective yet mild cleansing ingredient derived from coconut oil.
Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Disodium Cocoyl GlutamateA naturally-derived surfactant with gentle cleansing and some foaming ability.
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Hydroxypropyl Starch PhosphateA naturally-derived thickening agent that dissolves in water.
Coco-Glucoside
Est. %2
Function
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Coco-GlucosideA mild cleansing and foaming agent. It can be used on its own as a gentle cleanser in a skin cleansing product or can be combined with more powerful cleansing agents, called anionic surfactants, to make them milder on the skin.
Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate
Sodium Lauroyl Hydroxypropyl Sulfonate
Est. %1.3
Function
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Sodium Lauroyl Hydroxypropyl Sulfonate
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceA gelatinous juice from Aloe vera leaves that acts as a powerful humectant, emollient, and antioxidant. It contains enzymes, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals that soothe irritated skin and have wound-healing and anti-inflammatory properties.
Allantoin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
AllantoinA fluffy, white powder that acts as a humectant due to its water-loving chemistry and as an exfoliant that helps to remove dead skin cells. It has also been shown to be very soothing to irritated and inflamed skin.
Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Water
Est. %0.3
Function
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Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Water
Panthenol
Est. %0.3
Function
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PanthenolA popular soothing and moisturizing derivative of vitamin B5. Panthenol is particularly beneficial for dry, flaking, burned, or damaged skin. It is used to alleviate the symptoms of a rash, dermatitis, eczema, chapped lips, and sunburn.
Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea FermentThis is what you probably know as kombucha. It contains various B vitamins, organic acids, and phenolic compounds that have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit ExtractA fragrant and flavoring extract derived from vanilla pods. Vanillin is the main compound responsible for its scent and taste. Other compounds present in the vanilla pod are antioxidant and soothin tannins, polyphenols, and free amino acids.
Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Paeonia Albiflora Root ExtractAn extract from the roots of the garden peony. It mainly contains humectant moisturizing oligosaccharides and polysaccharides, and has been claimed to improve skin tone.
Passiflora Incarnata Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Passiflora Incarnata Flower ExtractAn antioxidant and soothing extract obtained from the Passion flower.
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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Oryza Sativa (Rice) ExtractAn abrasive rice extract rich in various emollient fatty acids, amino acids, and vitamin E.
Saccharomyces Lysate
Est. %0.3
Function
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Saccharomyces Lysate
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %0.3
Function
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PhenoxyethanolThe most frequently used preservative in skincare. It is a clear, oil-like liquid synthetic substance that protects products from harmful bacteria and yeast, whilst still leaving skin microflora unharmed. It is confirmed by research to be harmless.
Ethylhexylglycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
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EthylhexylglycerinA preservative booster derived from glycerin. It is commonly paired with other preservatives to improve their efficacy. Ethylhexylglycerin is also a humectant due to its chemical base of glycerin.
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateA biotechnological fermentation ingredient that is created by feeding radish root to Leuconostoc kimchii. It allegedly contains organic acids and a mixture of peptides known as bacteriocins – which have antimicrobial activity.
Phaseolus Angularis Seed Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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Phaseolus Angularis Seed Extract
Fragrance
Est. %0.3
Function
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FragranceUnder trade secret law, manufacturers have the right not to disclose what exactly went into the fragrance and use the unspecific word Fragrance or Parfum instead. Many fragrances are highly allergenic.