# Pacifica skincare

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/pacifica

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Pacifica is an American skincare brand founded in 1996 and owned by Pacifica Beauty LLC.

[beautymatter.com](https://beautymatter.com/articles/pacifica-beauty-sells-minority-stake-to-brentwood-associates) [glossy.co](https://www.glossy.co/beauty/pacifica-beauty-gets-minority-investment-and-new-ceo/) [pacifica-beauty.gorgias.help](https://pacifica-beauty.gorgias.help/en-US/articles/about-pacifica-94416) [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pacifica_Beauty)

Pacifica is warmly regarded for its gentle cleansers and nourishing moisturizers, which are built upon carefully balanced formulas. Its products suit sensitive, dry, and combination skin best, owing to their soothing and hydrating plant-based nature. For targeted care, the Sea Foam Complete Face Wash addresses acne-prone skin, while the Vegan [Collagen](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/collagen) Overnight Recovery Cream works effectively for skin with dark spots. Together, these thoughtful offerings provide a dependable foundation for daily skin health.

- [Cruelty-free · PETA](https://crueltyfree.peta.org/company/pacifica/)
- [Vegan · PETA](https://crueltyfree.peta.org/company/pacifica/)

This page covers some of the most popular Pacifica products; for the whole Pacifica range, with a fit score for every product, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=brand&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pg2010781414).

### Other Pacifica products

#### Other products

- [Sea Foam Complete Face Wash](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/pacifica/sea-foam-complete-face-wash/for/dry-skin) — Superior fit — [CA$14.96 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00BBFOVO4?tag=lovi-care-web-product01-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Vegan Collagen Overnight Recovery Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/pacifica/vegan-collagen-overnight-recovery-cream/for/mature-skin) — High fit

## Questions and answers

### Is Pacifica worth it?

Pacifica is worth considering as the Pacifica products on this page provide budget-friendly options starting around CA$14.96. Lovi rates the Pacifica-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

### What are Pacifica's best products?

Pacifica's best products are the Sea Foam Complete Face Wash and the Vegan [Collagen](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/collagen) Overnight Recovery Cream, which both deliver strong results across different skin types. Lovi rates the Sea Foam Complete Face Wash Superior for dry skin, while the Vegan Collagen Overnight Recovery Cream is rated High for mature and dry skin.

### Which Pacifica moisturizer is best for dry skin?

Vegan Collagen Overnight Recovery Cream is the best Pacifica moisturizer for dry skin, where Lovi rates it High.

### Does Pacifica cause breakouts?

Pacifica is unlikely to cause breakouts, as Lovi rates the Sea Foam Complete Face Wash High for acne-prone skin and the Vegan Collagen Overnight Recovery Cream Average. [Aloe vera](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/aloe-vera) helps calm the skin and may reduce blemishes.

[Clinical Pharmacology, 2018](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30588129/)

### Is Pacifica fragrance-free?

Not all Pacifica products on this page are fragrance-free, as the Vegan Collagen Overnight Recovery Cream lists a fragrance while the Sea Foam Complete Face Wash does not.

### What are the key ingredients in Pacifica products?

Pacifica formulations commonly include nourishing components like [glycerin](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/glycerin) to help keep skin hydrated, [panthenol](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/panthenol) [vitamin b](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/vitamin-b) to support moisture barriers, and [vitamin e](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/vitamin-e) for antioxidant benefits. Additionally, ingredients such as aloe barbadensis leaf juice help soothe irritated areas, while [coconut oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/coconut-oil) assists with skin conditioning.

[Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/)

### How do I build a Pacifica skincare routine?

To build a Pacifica skincare routine, use the Sea Foam Complete Face Wash to clean your skin and follow with the Vegan Collagen Overnight Recovery Cream to moisturize. Lovi rates the Pacifica-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

### Where can I buy Pacifica, and how much does it cost?

Pacifica products are available at stores in Canada. Prices on this page range from CA$14.96 to CA$14.96.

### What are good alternatives to Pacifica?

Good alternatives to Pacifica with pages on Lovi include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica.

### Pacifica vs CeraVe: which is better?

Pacifica and CeraVe both perform very well, with Lovi rating the Pacifica-focused routine as Superior across dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. CeraVe routines also earn a Superior rating for these skin types, making both brands strong choices depending on your personal product preferences.

### Who owns Pacifica, and where is it from?

Pacifica is an American brand founded in 1996, owned by Pacifica Beauty LLC.

[beautymatter.com](https://beautymatter.com/articles/pacifica-beauty-sells-minority-stake-to-brentwood-associates) [glossy.co](https://www.glossy.co/beauty/pacifica-beauty-gets-minority-investment-and-new-ceo/) [pacifica-beauty.gorgias.help](https://pacifica-beauty.gorgias.help/en-US/articles/about-pacifica-94416) [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pacifica_Beauty)

### Is Pacifica cruelty-free?

Yes: PETA lists Pacifica as cruelty-free.

[PETA](https://crueltyfree.peta.org/company/pacifica/)

### Which Pacifica cleanser is best for oily skin?

The Sea Foam Complete Face Wash is the best cleanser for oily skin on this page, as Lovi rates it High for oily skin.

## Research behind Pacifica's key ingredients

- [Topical use of dexpanthenol in skin disorders](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/) Panthenol vitamin b · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
- [Treatment of acne with a combination of propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera compared to erythromycin cream: two double-blind investigations](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30588129/) Aloe barbadensis leaf juice · Clinical Pharmacology, 2018
- [The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/) Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- [A new topical panthenol-containing emollient: Results from two randomized controlled studies assessing its skin moisturization and barrier restoration potential, and the effect on skin microflora](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27425824/) Panthenol vitamin b · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
- [Preparation of novel apigenin-enriched, liposomal and non-liposomal, antiinflammatory topical formulations as substitutes for corticosteroid therapy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20641055/) Extracts flower · Phytotherapy Research, 2011
- [Fatty acids based α-Tocopherol loaded nanostructured lipid carrier gel: In vitro and in vivo evaluation for moisturizing and anti-aging effects](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32129554/) Vitamin e · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [Efficacy of a topical serum containing L-ascorbic acid, neohesperidin, pycnogenol, tocopherol, and hyaluronic acid in relation to skin aging signs](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35150043/) Vitamin e · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
- [Efficacy of cosmetic formulations containing dispersion of liposome with magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, alpha-lipoic acid and kinetin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22236139/) Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate · Photochemistry and Photobiology, 2012
- [Development of stable tocopherol succinate-loaded ethosomes to enhance transdermal permeation: In vitro and in vivo characterizations](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35274433/) Vitamin e · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
- [Treatment of mild to moderate acne with a fixed combination of hydroxypinacolone retinoate, retinol glycospheres and papain glycospheres](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25876142/) Carica papaya extract · Giornale Italiano Di Dermatologia E Venereologia, 2015
- [Starch- and carboxymethyl cellulose-based films as active beauty masks with papain incorporation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36652986/) Carica papaya extract · International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2023
- [Influence of vitamin E acetate on stratum corneum hydration](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9706379/) Tocopheryl acetate vitamin e · Arzneimittel-Forschung, 1998
- [Tocopherol succinate-loaded ethosomal gel synthesized by cold method technique: Deeper biophysical characterizations for translational application on human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38268219/) Vitamin e · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
- [Nanostructured Lipid Carrier Based Gel Containing α-Tocopherol and α-Tocopheryl Acetate for Synergistic Cutaneous Antiaging Efficacy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41309687/) Tocopheryl acetate vitamin e · Scientific Reports, 2025
- [Safety assessment on comedogenicity of dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate in Asian subjects: A double-blind randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34471722/) Tocopheryl acetate vitamin e · Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021

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## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its 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. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind these ratings: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

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