Gem Serum Radiant Drops

4.5
/ 10

Is it right for me?

Moisturizing

7.8Humectancy1.2Occlusivity

Is it right for me?

Rich

In Antioxidants

Overview

How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. Pacifica Gem Serum Radiant Drops has a moisturizing rating of 4.5 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a high Humectancy of 7.8 out of 10 and a low Occlusivity of 1.2 out of 10.

What else is good about it? Pacifica Gem Serum Radiant Drops is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants are believed to reduce the oxidative stress caused by free radicals, thus preventing accelerated skin aging.

ALCOHOL-FREE
SULFATE-FREE
NON-COMEDOGENIC
PHTHALATE-FREE
SILICONE-FREE
PARABEN-FREE
ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE

Score	Ingredient	Origin	Functions
85	Water	Naturally occurring	Formula Helper
6	Glycerin	Botanical, Synthetic, Animal	Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
2	Sclerotium Gum	Biotech	Formula Helper
1.5	Sodium Hyaluronate	Biotech, Animal	Moisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Soothing
1.4	Mica	Naturally occurring	Colorant,Formula Helper
1.3	Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Fruit Extract	Botanical	Antioxidant,Emollient
1.2	Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil	Botanical	Moisturizing (occlusive),Antioxidant,Emollient,Formula Helper
1	Rosa Canina Fruit Oil	Botanical	Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient
0.3	Tocopherol	Botanical, Synthetic	Moisturizing (occlusive),Antioxidant,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
0.3	Hypnea Musciformis Extract	Algae	Soothing
0.3	Xanthan Gum	Botanical, Biotech	Formula Helper
0.3	Quartz	Naturally occurring	Abrasive

Ingredients explained

Water

Score

Function

Solvent

Origin

Naturally occurring

The 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.

Glycerin

Score

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Soothing, Emollient, Fragrance, Denaturant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Botanical, Synthetic, Animal

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective. Glycerin also has soothing and anti-irritant properties and is considered to be very safe for use.

Sclerotium Gum

Score

Function

Emulsion stabilizing, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Biotech

A thickener with a silky, velvety feel that many manufacturers use as an alternative to silicones.

Sodium Hyaluronate

Score

1.5

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Antioxidant, Soothing

Origin

Biotech, Animal

A sodium salt of famous hyaluronic acid. A potent humectant that hydrates the skin, supports collagen function, and fills out small wrinkles. Sodium hyaluronate also offers soothing and antioxidant properties.

Mica

Score

1.4

Function

Colorant, Anticaking, Bulking, Opacifying, Slip modifier

Origin

Naturally occurring

A mineral powder made up of silicates with several functions (the main one being as a colorant). It has a shimmery appearance, making it highly desirable in certain cosmetic products. Mica also helps the product to apply more smoothly.