Pacifica Vegan Collagen Overnight Recovery Cream for skin with dark spots
Collagen
Ascorbic Acid
Vitamin E
Extracts Flower
Allantoin
High
- HighNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A great choice for skin with dark spots; a few moisturizers fit it even better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dark spots: hyperpigmentation, sun spots, and uneven skin tone. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Highly suitable for your normal skin due to the presence of glycerin and sunflower seed oil, which provide excellent moisturizing and enhance barrier resilience.
- While it offers general skincare benefits like hydration with Vitamin E, it does not directly address your main goal of pigmentation.
- The product is safe for your normal skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM and PM routine. Start using it 3 times a week and move to daily use if your skin likes it.
- Apply this moisturizer after your cleanser and toner, right before your morning SPF.
- Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer into your skin. Avoid rubbing it too hard so it absorbs nicely.
- For the best moisture, you can apply it when your skin is slightly damp. This helps your skin stay soft and happy.
- Remember to avoid the eye area when applying. Always do a patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 1.4k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this cream is highly regarded for its rich, hydrating properties that leave dry and aging skin feeling plump, soft, and dewy, with visible improvements in fine lines. A small number of users with sensitive skin or eyes reported mild irritation, and some found the floral fragrance to be overpowering.
Highlights
Deeply hydrating Mostly Mentioned
- “keeps my face extremely moisturized at night”
- “Very moisturizing without being heavy”
- “Left my skin sooo moist and plump each morning after”
- “Super rich and hydrating!”
Plumps and smooths Often Mentioned
- “fine lines between my eyebrows plumped back out”
- “leaves skin feeling plump, supple skin by morning”
- “skin is definitely better hydrated, more resilient, much softer”
- “helps with puffiness and the look and feel of under eye skin”
Lightweight, non-greasy Sometimes Noted
- “It is lightweight, non-greasy and absorbs well overnight.”
- “absorbs beautifully, leaving me with a soft and hydrated complexion”
- “Thin, watery which absorbs well and is lightweight, not greasy.”
- “absorbs quickly without residue”
Pleasant floral scent Sometimes Noted
- “It has such a nice scent too!”
- “I LOVE the light, floral scent.”
- “Super moisturizing with a pleasant light scent.”
- “This cream has a very nice smell”
Irritates sensitive skin Rarely Noted
- “seemed to burn a bit for about 5 minutes after applying”
- “if my eyes watered and I rubbed them they would burn a little”
- “my skin is too sensitive for chemicals”
- “Not the best for sensitive skin/eyes”
No noticeable results Rarely Noted
- “I saw no improvement in my skin.”
- “something just didn't work”
- “This cream doesn't work miracles”
- “Just sad it didn't workout for me or my skin.”
Strong fragrance Rarely Noted
- “too smelly and too many chemicals”
- “The smell is a tad strong in my opinion”
- “not suitable for anyone with fragrance sensitivity”
- “sensitive to artificial fragrances”
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Questions and answers
What makes Pacifica Vegan Collagen Overnight Recovery Cream a great fit for skin with dark spots?
This cream is a great fit because it is safe and highly suitable for your skin, featuring sunflower seed oil and glycerin to keep your skin soft and smooth while strengthening its natural barrier. While it helps with hydration and has a safe profile without harsh ingredients, it does not directly target your dark spots.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for skin with dark spots?
Ascorbic acid and vitamin E are the ingredients in this cream that help with dark spots. It is a great fit because glycerin and sunflower seed oil keep normal skin soft and well moisturized, although it lacks targeted ingredients for strong pigment reduction.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
What does Collagen do for skin with dark spots?
Collagen helps reduce skin pigmentation and calm redness when used regularly. It is unlikely to cause irritation and supports an even, smooth skin tone.
What does Vitamin C do for skin with dark spots?
Vitamin C helps fade dark spots and brightens uneven skin. It works by slowing down pigment production and boosting overall skin clarity.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023Dermatologic Surgery, 2005
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for skin with dark spots?
This moisturizing treatment goes near the end of your evening routine, after any treatments and before your daily routine finishes. Using a moisturizer helps lock in hydration and keeps your skin soft and smooth while you sleep.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream with retinol by applying the retinol first and following with this moisturizer to help keep your skin soft and calm. Using a moisturizer alongside strong treatments like retinol is unlikely to cause irritation and helps support your skin barrier.
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this moisturizing treatment twice daily as part of your normal skincare routine. Regular application helps keep your skin soft and well-hydrated while supporting your natural skin barrier.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for skin with dark spots?
This cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on your skin, as it has a safe profile with no harsh ingredients. Reviewers rarely report irritation, and it helps keep skin smooth and soft.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this cream on your body or around the eyes because the skin in those areas can safely benefit from its rich, moisturizing ingredients like glycerin and sunflower seed oil, which help keep skin soft and smooth.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum). Cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol are fatty alcohols, which soften the skin.
What the research says
A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Alpha-tocopherol loaded nanostructured lipid carrier gel provided enhanced moisturizing and anti-aging properties in human volunteers over 12 weeks.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Tocopherol succinate-loaded ethosomal gel increased skin deposition, stability, moisture, and mechanical properties in 13 human subjects compared to a control gel over 12 weeks.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Topical application of TAC/Collagen postbiotics gel improved skin moisture score and inflammation index, and reduced porphyrins and brown spots in 20 volunteers with acne vulgaris.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Topical collagen tripeptide application improved skin wrinkles, elasticity, and density while reducing advanced glycated end products in 22 Asian women over 4 weeks.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022Marine collagen extracted from Greenland halibut skin showed a non-cytotoxic effect on fibroblast cells and provided a slight skin hydration effect when incorporated into cosmetic hydrogel formulations at dosages of 0.1, 0.25, and 0.5% in 23 healthy volunteers.
Marine Drugs, 2023Topical application of 5% vitamin C cream significantly improved global clinical scores, increased skin microrelief density, and induced elastic tissue repair in photoaged skin compared to excipient control in healthy female volunteers.
Experimental Dermatology, 2003Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside gel significantly reduced gingival melanin pigmentation after 4 weeks compared to placebo in 73 subjects with symmetric pigmentation.
Journal of Periodontology, 2009Topical application of VC-IP cream twice daily for 8 weeks reduces periorbital wrinkles in female subjects compared to a placebo cream.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Topical application of an antioxidant serum containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented particulate matter-induced degradation of extracellular matrix components, inflammation, and oxidative stress in the skin of 15 female volunteers compared to untreated controls.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate showed non-comedogenic potential with less than a 50% increase in microcomedones in 12 healthy male subjects compared to octyl palmitate.
Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021Topical application of an antioxidant mix containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented PM and UV-induced skin barrier perturbation, lipid peroxidation, inflammatory markers, MMP9 activation, and Type I collagen loss in 15 healthy females compared to untreated exposed skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Topical gel containing chitosan, 0.2% chlorhexidine, allantoin and dexpanthenol did not improve postoperative comfort regarding swelling and pain, but improved the wound's aesthetic appearance following impacted lower third molar extraction compared to no gel.
Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2016A topical gel containing chitosan, chlorhexidine, allantoin, and dexpanthenol significantly reduced postoperative pain, trismus, swelling, and analgesic consumption, while improving wound healing after third molar surgery compared to a placebo.
Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020An overnight patch containing Allium cepa extract and allantoin safely promotes scar healing after dermatologic surgery, resulting in significantly greater reductions in observer- and patient-assessed POSAS scores compared to no treatment.
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2018
Ingredients
Water, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Glycerin, Sr-Hydrozoan Polypeptide-1 Collagen, Cetyl Esters, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate Vitamin E, Diheptyl Succinate, Capryloyl Glycerin Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate Ascorbic Acid, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract, Jasmine Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Matricaria Flower Extract, Arnica Montana Extract, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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