PCA SKIN Pigment Gel Pro

PCA SKINPigment Gel ProIngredients

PCA SKIN Pigment Gel Pro is a product from Facial Serums, Essences, Ampoules category with 19 ingredients. Notable: Niacinamide, Lactic Acid, Gluconolactone, Propyl Gallate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract. The product is made by PCA SKIN.

Pigment Gel Pro provides following positive effects: Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Pore Shrinking, Softening and 13 more.

Organic score: 32% natural vs 47% chemical.

INCI

1
Water
Solvent
2
Alcohol Denatured
Antifoaming agent, Antimicrobial agent, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
3
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water
Skin conditioning agent
4
Butylene Glycol
Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
5
Niacinamide
Skin conditioning agent, Hair conditioning, Smoothing
6
Lactic Acid
Skin conditioning agent, Buffering agent, Exfoliant, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant
7
Gluconolactone
Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Solvent
8
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion stabilizer, Viscosity controlling agent

All the Positive

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AHA [1]: Lactic Acid
PHA [1]: Gluconolactone
Vitamins [1]: Niacinamide
Antioxidants [4]: Niacinamide, Gluconolactone, Propyl Gallate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract
Moisturizing 5: Butylene Glycol, Lactic Acid, Gluconolactone, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Pentylene Glycol
Soothing 4: Niacinamide, Lactic Acid, Bisabolol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract
Lightening 4: Niacinamide, Lactic Acid, Bisabolol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract
Acne fighting 3: Niacinamide, Lactic Acid, Gluconolactone

Concerns

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Risk of clogging pores
Risk of clogging pores
Butylene Glycol
Risk of dryness
Risk of dryness
Alcohol Denatured

ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
Cruelty free
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes

Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Butylene Glycol#4Alcohol Denatured#2
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water#3
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Lactic Acid#6

Detailed view

PCA SKIN Pigment Gel Pro

#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.

#2Alcohol Denatured

Origin: chemical
Role: Antifoaming agent, Antimicrobial agent, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Antiseptic
Alcohols
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Bad for dry skin
Bad for dry skin

Alcohol Denatured is a great bacteria killer. Manufacturers often put it inside products to increase their shelf life.

It’s one of the most harmful alcohols used in skincare. You should use it carefully, especially if you have dry skin. It removes oily barrier from the surface of your skin making it less protected and causing dryness. We advise you to pay attention to the position of this component in a formulation. If it stays below the 6th position it will hardly harm your skin. We also recommend testing the product first before application. If you feel a “cooling effect” it means the product contains a lot of alcohol and it's better to be careful with it.

#3Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Good for oily skin
Good for oily skin

#4Butylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair protection
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.

Unlike many other “Glycols”, it is not harmful and that's why it is used in many products. It was approved by US FDA and US EPA for usage.

#5Niacinamide

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Hair conditioning, Smoothing
Antioxidants
Acne fighting
Pore Shrinking
Soothing
Anti-aging
Lightening
Elasticity improvement
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Niacinamide is a form of Vitamin B3 and it’s a superman in cosmetics. This ingredient is researched very well. It has a lot of positive reviews from scientists and experts. It's very important for healthy skin. The lack of this vitamin can cause dryness, itching, and sun sensitivity. The component removes small wrinkles and fine lines, heals wounds, and prevents the forming of cancer cells. It also makes the skin tone even by removing dark spots. It increases ceramide synthesis which increases the overall health of your skin. It fights acne and lowers pores.

Researches say that 4-5% of Niacinamide is the most effective concentration for skincare use.

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