Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Facial Oil

Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Facial Oil
5.3
/ 10
Moisturizing
0.6 Humectancy icon Humectancy
10.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Rich
in Antioxidants

Review

Results you may expect from using Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Facial Oil:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Facial Oil:

  • Moderate moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 5.3 out of 10.
  • Antioxidant protection.

How moisturizing is it?

Quite moisturizing: Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Facial Oil has a moisturizing rating of 5.3 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more occlusive. It has a low Humectancy of 0.6 out of 10 and a maximum Occlusivity of 10 out of 10, primarily due to the high content of Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil (est. ≈50.0%), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (est. ≈22.0%) and Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil (est. ≈11.0%).

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Antioxidant benefits

We estimate that Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Facial Oil is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil (est. ≈50.0%) and Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil (est. ≈4.0%).

A key benefit of antioxidants is their ability to reduce oxidative stress caused by free radicals and therefore prevent accelerated skin aging. Studies also show that antioxidants can protect against environmental damage such as UV radiation and pollution, and help reduce inflammation and skin redness.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
50
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil
22
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
11
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
6
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
4
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil
3
Sorbitan Oleate
0.3
Ceramide NP
0.3
Ceramide AP
0.3
Ceramide EOP
0.3
Althaea Officinalis Leaf Extract
0.3
Calendula Officinalis Flower
0.3
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
0.3
Phytosphingosine
0.3
Linoleic Acid
0.3
Phytosterols
0.3
Phospholipids
0.3
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
0.3
Cholesterol
0.3
Carbomer
0.3
Xanthan Gum
0.3
Propanediol
0.3
Phenoxyethanol
0.3
Ethylhexylglycerin
Est. %
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
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Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
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Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil
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Sorbitan Oleate
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Ceramide NP
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Ceramide AP
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Ceramide EOP
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Althaea Officinalis Leaf Extract
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Calendula Officinalis Flower
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Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
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Phytosphingosine
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Linoleic Acid
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Phytosterols
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Phospholipids
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Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
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Cholesterol
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Carbomer
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Xanthan Gum
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Propanediol
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Phenoxyethanol
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Ratings

All humectants
0.6
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
93.3
50.0
22.0
11.0
6.0
4.0
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
5.3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 0.6 10
0.6
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 93.3 20
10.0
50.0
22.0
11.0
6.0
4.0
0.3
Moisturizing rating
5.3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
0.3
0.3
All humectants 0.6 10
0.6
All humectants
0.6
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
50
22
11
6
4
0.3
All occlusives 93.3 20
10.0
All occlusives
93.3
50.0
22.0
11.0
6.0
4.0
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
None
Total
0
None
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
50
4
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 54.6 3 Rich in antioxidants
All antioxidants
54.6
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil
50
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil
4
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
0.3
Phytosterols
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
0.3
0.3
All soothing 0.6 5 No
All soothing
0.6
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil
Est. %50
Function
Origin
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed OilA fatty oil pressed from safflower seeds that is used as an occlusive moisturizer and emollient. It contains unusually high amounts of linoleic acid (up to 70%), as well as antioxidant compounds such as vitamin E, phytosterols, and phenolics.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Est. %22
Function
Origin
Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideA natural occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient, it is a blend of glycerin and two fatty acids, caprylic and capric acid. It creates an oil-based protective layer on the skin, thereby preventing water loss.
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Est. %11
Function
Origin
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed OilA fatty oil expressed from sunflower seeds and one of the most commonly used oils in skincare. It has great emollient and occlusive moisturizing properties. Sunflower oil is one of the richest sources of vitamin E – an important skin antioxidant.
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed OilA liquid plant wax, also known as Jojoba oil, pressed from the seeds of Simmondsia chinensis. These seeds can contain up to 50% of liquid wax. It is used as an occlusive moisturizer, emollient, and emulsifier.
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel OilDescription is coming soon
Sorbitan Oleate
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Sorbitan OleateA vegetable-based ingredient that stabilizes mixtures of oil and water. Sorbitan oleate serves primarily as an emulsifier that produces water-in-oil emulsions.
Ceramide NP
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ceramide NPAlso known as ceramide 3, it is the most common ceramide in our skin. It helps to restore the skin’s lipid barrier and alleviate the symptoms of dry and cracked skin. Research has shown that skin suffering from conditions such as AD lacks ceramides.
Ceramide AP
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ceramide APPreviously called Ceramide 6 II, Ceramide AP is one of the most common ceramides in the skin. Research has shown that dry, flaky skin has significantly less Ceramide AP. Its application helps to treat dry skin by restoring balance in the skin lipids.
Ceramide EOP
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ceramide EOPFormerly called Ceramide 1, this ingredient is a skin-identical wax-like lipid with an ultra-long fatty acid chain. It restores and stabilizes the skin’s lipid matrix and helps to treat dry and flaky skin, especially when combined with other ceramides.
Althaea Officinalis Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Althaea Officinalis Leaf ExtractDescription is coming soon
Calendula Officinalis Flower
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Calendula Officinalis FlowerDescription is coming soon
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf ExtractA soothing and astringent extract derived from the fragrant, spicy leaves of rosemary. It has strong antioxidant properties. Rosemary extract can reduce signs of inflammation and also acts as an emollient and antimicrobial agent.
Phytosphingosine
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PhytosphingosineA key component of ceramides NP, AP, and EOP. It has barrier repair properties and stimulates the production of the skin’s Natural Moisturizing Factor. Phytosphingosine has strong antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity, which can be used to treat acne.
Linoleic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Linoleic AcidA fatty acid isolated from various plant oils (notably evening primrose, safflower, grape seed, and sunflower oil). It is an occlusive moisturizer and emollient that doesn't leave an oily, sticky residue and is especially suitable for oily and acne-prone skin.
Phytosterols
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PhytosterolsA plant-based version of cholesterol that is used for its emollient properties in skincare. The richest sources of phytosterols are corn, rapeseed, and wheat germ oil.
Phospholipids
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PhospholipidsA large group of lipids that are an essential component of every single cell membrane in the body. They have excellent emollient properties. Phospholipids are also utilized in the manufacturing of ‘fancy’ formulations such as liposomes.
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Lauroyl LactylateA multifunctional ingredient that produces foamy cleansers and allows oil and water to mix.
Cholesterol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
CholesterolAn emollient and important barrier repairing lipid, effective when combined with fatty acids and ceramides. Around 25% of the skin’s lipid layer is made up of cholesterol and it is found in the membrane of every single cell in our body.
Carbomer
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
CarbomerA synthetic ingredient with the ability to gel water. When used in emulsions, such as lotions and creams, carbomer can also act as an emulsion stabilizer.
Xanthan Gum
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Xanthan GumA natural multi-functional ingredient that originates from fermented sugars. Xanthan gum acts as a viscosity-building agent to thicken skincare products. It is also an excellent stabilizer and works well to hold other ingredients together.
Propanediol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PropanediolAn excellent solvent capable of mixing water with normally water-insoluble ingredients. It also functions as a humectant due to its water-loving alcohol groups. Propanediol can control the viscosity of a product by reducing its thickness.
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
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
Origin
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.