pacifica Vegan Collagen Complex Serum
pacifica Pacifica Vegan Collagen Complex Serum lists 32 ingredients on its label, 29 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Aqua
- Glycerin
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Glyceryl Oleate Citrate
- Squalane
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
- Sr-Hydrozoan Polypeptide-1
- Ahnfeltiopsis Concinna Extract
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract
- Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract
- Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
- Arnica Montana Flower Extract
- Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Lecithin
- Pullulan
- Hydrogenated Lecithin
- Silica
- Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
- Xanthan Gum
- Sclerotium Gum
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Maltodextrin
- Glucose
- Citric Acid
- Potassium Sorbate
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Sodium Benzoate
- Phenoxyethanol
- Parfum*
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Formulation view Water-oil emulsion with squalane and plant oils for a light barrier, containing algae and flower extracts. Fermented filtrates and hyaluronic acid provide hydration; silicone-free. Ideal for sensitive skin seeking natural care. Formulator observation: Plant-based emulsifiers are mild, but multiple essential oils may increase allergen risk; patch testing is advised.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- FRAGRANCE
- Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Glyceryl Oleate Citrate
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- SqualaneCamellia Japonica Seed Oil
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Other ingredients
Sr-Hydrozoan Polypeptide-1Ahnfeltiopsis Concinna ExtractCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower ExtractJasminum Officinale Flower ExtractLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateArnica Montana Flower ExtractHydrolyzed Jojoba EstersSodium HyaluronateLecithinPullulanHydrogenated LecithinSilicaCaprylyl/Capryl GlucosideXanthan GumSclerotium GumCetearyl AlcoholMaltodextrinGlucoseCitric AcidPotassium SorbateEthylhexylglycerinSodium BenzoatePhenoxyethanolParfum*
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glyceryl Oleate Citrate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Squalane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, REFATTING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Camellia Japonica Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Sr-Hydrozoan Polypeptide-1 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Ahnfeltiopsis Concinna Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING · 限制 III/357 | 1 · – | Green |
| Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, ANTIMICROBIAL | 0 · – | Green |
| Arnica Montana Flower Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | — | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters | FILM FORMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lecithin | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pullulan | BINDING, FILM FORMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrogenated Lecithin | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Silica | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sclerotium Gum | EMULSION STABILISING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Maltodextrin | ABSORBENT, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glucose | HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Parfum* | Not decoded yet | — | — |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Glyceryl Oleate Citrate
- Emulsifier, with cleansing and moisturizing functions
- Squalane
- Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated
- Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
- Light emollient oil with refined feel; low comedogenic, suitable for most skin.
- Sr-Hydrozoan Polypeptide-1
- Not decoded yet
- Ahnfeltiopsis Concinna Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
- Plant extract, soothing properties; contains natural allergens, high levels may irritate.
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract
- Bitter orange flower extract for skin conditioning; distinct from essential oil, mainly water-soluble components.
- Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract
- Jasmine flower extract for fragrance and conditioning; contains allergens, restricted in leave-on products under EU regulations, label required.
- Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
- Bio-fermented filtrate for antimicrobial and anti-dandruff effects; assess individual variability, avoid in known allergy.
- Arnica Montana Flower Extract
- Arnica extract; plant soothing/perfume alternative; low conc, potential sensitizer, patch test advised
- Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
- Lightweight emollient and film-former; improves hair slip, generally low concentration.
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture
- Lecithin
- Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.
- Pullulan
- Microbial polysaccharide for film forming and thickening; water-soluble film former used in capsules or moisturizing films.
- Hydrogenated Lecithin
- Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions
- Silica
- Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products
- Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
- Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, mild sugar surfactant; low irritation, moderate cleansing
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Sclerotium Gum
- Non-ionic gum for gels; neutral pH, requires dissolution via heating or fine milling
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant
- Maltodextrin
- High-MW multifunctional excipient for thickening, binding, and emulsion stability; inert, non-penetrating conditioning.
- Glucose
- Low-MW humectant and buffer; high hygroscopicity requires careful preservation and humidity control.
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Parfum*
- Not decoded yet
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-21. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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