pacifica Clean Shot Vegan Amino Acid 10% Complex
pacifica Pacifica Clean Shot Vegan Amino Acid 10% Complex lists 28 ingredients on its label, 27 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
- Betaine
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Glutamic Acid
- Lysine Hcl
- Threonine
- Arginine
- Proline
- Serine
- Alanine
- Glycine
- Hydroxyethylcellulose
- Sclerotium Gum
- Xanthan Gum
- Sodium PCA
- Sodium Lactate
- Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
- Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
- Pca
- Disodium Phosphate
- Polysorbate 20
- Citric Acid
- Potassium Sorbate
- Sodium Benzoate
- Sodium Phosphate
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Phenoxyethanol
- Parfum*
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains PEG
Formulation view Aqueous clear gel system featuring a complex of small amino acids and hyaluronic acid. Thickened with hydroxyethylcellulose, oil-free to reduce comedogenic risk. Preserved with phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol. Suitable for all skin types, especially those seeking lightweight feel. Factory view: low viscosity system demands high precision in filling and strict microbial control.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- BetaineLysine HclProline
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- ANTISTATIC
- Glutamic AcidThreonineArginine
Other ingredients
SerineAlanineGlycineHydroxyethylcelluloseSclerotium GumXanthan GumSodium PCASodium LactateMelia Azadirachta Leaf ExtractMelia Azadirachta Flower ExtractPcaDisodium PhosphatePolysorbate 20Citric AcidPotassium SorbateSodium BenzoateSodium PhosphateEthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanolParfum*
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Betaine | HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glutamic Acid | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lysine Hcl | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Threonine | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HAIR WAVING OR STRAIGHTENING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Arginine | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Proline | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Serine | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Alanine | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycine | ANTISTATIC, BUFFERING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Hydroxyethylcellulose | BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, LIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sclerotium Gum | EMULSION STABILISING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium PCA | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | – · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Lactate | BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, KERATOLYTIC | 0 · – | Green |
| Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Pca | HUMECTANT, MOISTURISING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium Phosphate | ANTICORROSIVE, BUFFERING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Polysorbate 20 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Sodium Phosphate | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, BUFFERING, DEODORANT | 2 · – | Green |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Parfum* | Not decoded yet | — | — |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Betaine
- Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated
- Glutamic Acid
- Glutamic acid, non-essential amino acid humectant; high levels can be astringent, buffer needed.
- Lysine Hcl
- Lysine HCl, amino acid for hair and skin conditioning, reduces protein loss
- Threonine
- Threonine, essential amino acid for hair/skin; blended with other AAs for balance.
- Arginine
- Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.
- Proline
- Proline, amino-acid humectant; boosts stratum corneum hydration, stable at pH 4-5.
- Serine
- Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; high water solubility, compatible with sensitive skin.
- Alanine
- Amino acid for antistatic and conditioning; low irritation, slight salty taste at high levels
- Glycine
- Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; small molecule, low irritation.
- Hydroxyethylcellulose
- Water-soluble cellulose ether for thickening and suspension stabilization; sensitive to ions, electrolytes reduce viscosity, use at pH 7-8.
- Sclerotium Gum
- Non-ionic gum for gels; neutral pH, requires dissolution via heating or fine milling
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Sodium PCA
- Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.
- Sodium Lactate
- Sodium lactate for moisturizing and exfoliation; pH buffering agent
- Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
- Plant extract, 0.1–1%; has antibacterial properties, allergy testing advised.
- Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
- Plant extract, 0.1–1%; antioxidant properties, light sensitivity advised.
- Pca
- Proline carboxylic acid, NMF component; humectant, generally low irritation but may sensitise.
- Disodium Phosphate
- Phosphate buffer for pH adjustment and preservation; water-soluble; high levels may irritate mucous membranes.
- Polysorbate 20
- Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.
- 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
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Sodium Phosphate
- Phosphate buffer and anti-seborrheic; pH regulator, aids sebum control, high levels are irritating
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- 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 2026-09-18. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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