Comparison between PCA SKIN Collagen Hydrator vs. Pacifica Dreamy Youth Moisturizer

PCA SKIN

Collagen Hydrator

Pacifica

Dreamy Youth Moisturizer

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31 Ingredients 31

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Water

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil

Glycerin

Glyceryl Stearate SE

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Cetearyl Alcohol

Acetyl Hexapeptide-3

Isopropyl Palmitate

Glyceryl Stearate SE

Butryrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter

Cetyl Alcohol

Cyclopentasiloxane

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-3

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Uniqueness21 out of 31

67.7%

Uniqueness21 out of 31

67.7%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

11 out of 31

35%

chemical

17 out of 31

55%

natural

10 out of 31

32%

chemical

11 out of 31

35%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 8Negative: 0

Glycerin^#3Allantoin^#13Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract^#15Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract^#16Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil^#24Sodium Hyaluronate^#25Sodium PCA^#26Tocopherol^#27

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 3

Allantoin^#13Glyceryl Stearate SE^#4Isopropyl Palmitate^#6Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil^#24

Sensitive skin

Positive: 4Negative: 0

Allantoin^#13Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract^#14Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract^#15Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil^#24

Dry skin

Positive: 5Negative: 0

Glycerin^#3Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil^#15Panthenol^#18Allantoin^#19Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract^#28

Oily skin

Positive: 2Negative: 3

Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil^#10Allantoin^#19Ethylhexyl Palmitate^#4Glyceryl Stearate SE^#6Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil^#15

Sensitive skin

Positive: 2Negative: 0

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil^#15Allantoin^#19

Detailed view

PCA SKIN Collagen Hydrator vs. Pacifica Dreamy Youth Moisturizer

Position 1

Both products have the same component on this position.

#1Water

Origin: natural

Role: Solvent

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

Position 2

#2C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antimicrobial agent, Emollient

Cleansing

Softening

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is mostly used as formulation component. It gives the product a soft and silky but non-greasy feeling. As for the skin benefits, it's an emollient – it makes the skin softer and more hydrated. It also helps to kill bacteria and increase the product’s shelf life.

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#2Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil

Origin: natural

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient

Malassezia unsafe

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil is an ingredient known from ancient times. It’s the oil people receive from Sunflower Seeds and use for different purposes, including cooking. It contains a lot of Lenoic acid which moisturizes the skin, makes it softer, and reduces inflammation. The oil also works as an occlusive agent that forms a protective film and helps to keep skin hydrated.

As for haircare, it’s the second most popular basic oil used in haircare products. It helps to lower hair fragility and make hair softer.

Position 3

Both products have the same component on this position.

#3Glycerin

Origin: natural

Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

Softening

Hair structure improvement

Hair gloss

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

Position 4

#4Glyceryl Stearate SE

Origin: chemical

Role: Emulsifying agent, Surfactant

Moisturizing

Softening

Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Bad for oily skin

Glyceryl Stearate SE is a nice moisturizing ingredient. It hydrates the upper layers of the skin and fills small wrinkles. In haircare products, it's used for making hair softer.

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#4Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Origin: chemical

Role: Emollient, Fragrance ingredient

Softening

Hair conditioning

Malassezia unsafe

Comedogenic rating [ 4 ]

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

Bad for oily skin

Position 5

#5Cetearyl Alcohol

Origin: chemical

Role: Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent

Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Cetearyl Alcohol is used mostly for formulation purposes. It’s a very good emulsifier and emulsion stabilizer. It helps the ingredients mix better and it makes the product spread on your skin evenly. It also makes the product thicker. It doesn’t belong to harmful alcohols and it will not dry your skin.

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#5Acetyl Hexapeptide-3

Origin: chemical

Role: Humectant

Anti-aging

EWG Rating [ 1 ]