Pacifica Vegan Collagen Overnight Recovery Cream for acne-prone skin
Collagen
Ascorbic Acid
Vitamin E
Extracts Flower
Allantoin
Average
- HighCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for acne-prone skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with acne-prone skin: breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks. 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
- Offers moderate hydration for your combination skin, as glycerin and sunflower seed oil enhance barrier resilience without exacerbating oiliness.
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract and Allantoin provide soothing benefits that are supportive for your acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
- The product is safe for your acne-prone skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use your moisturizer twice a day in your AM and PM routines. Apply it daily to help keep breakouts under control.
- Apply after your cleanser and toner, and make sure to use your SPF right after in the morning.
- Gently spread a small amount of moisturizer over your face using soft motions. Let it absorb into the skin for a minute before getting dressed or applying makeup.
- Apply on slightly damp skin to help lock in extra moisture. This keeps your combination skin balanced without feeling heavy.
- Avoid the eye area and do a patch test before your first use. Stop using if you feel any irritation.
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
How well does Pacifica Vegan Collagen Overnight Recovery Cream work for acne-prone skin?
This moisturizing treatment works fairly well for acne-prone skin, offering moderate hydration without making you oily and helping calm breakouts. To get an even better fit for this skin, a product needs highly effective blemish-fighting ingredients and targeted soothing agents that keep skin balanced and clear without any risk of irritation.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for acne-prone skin?
Glycerin and sunflower seed oil help keep your skin soft and balanced by boosting moisture without adding extra oil. Chamomilla recutita flower extract and allantoin also help calm breakouts and keep your skin comfortable. An acne-prone skin type needs a moisturizing treatment that provides effective blemish care, soothing ingredients, and high suitability without any risk of irritation.
What does Collagen do for acne-prone skin?
Collagen does not directly target breakouts, but it helps keep dry or aging acne-prone skin soft and hydrated without clogging pores. Because this skin type often needs lightweight moisture and soothing care, a product of this type needs non-greasy hydrators and calming ingredients to support clear skin.
Current Issues in Molecular Biology, 2024Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2019
What does Vitamin C do for acne-prone skin?
Vitamin C helps brighten skin, smooth out uneven tones, and fade dark spots left behind by breakouts. It is also packed with antioxidants that may help protect acne-prone skin from everyday environmental stress.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2024
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?
This moisturizing treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and a toner, or as the last step before bed. It is safe for acne-prone skin and helps keep skin calm without clogging pores, though this skin type generally benefits from a lighter lotion with oil-balancing ingredients.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream with retinol by applying your retinol first and following it with this moisturizer. This helps keep your skin calm and soft while reducing the dryness and irritation often caused by retinol treatments.
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this moisturizing treatment daily in your morning and evening routines to keep your skin hydrated and calm. Twice-daily application helps support skin moisture and barrier function without causing irritation.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?
This cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for your acne-prone skin, as it is safe and free of harsh ingredients. However, acne-prone skin typically needs lightweight formulas with soothing ingredients and gentle hydrators to keep pores clear and calm.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this cream on your body or around the eyes, as it has a very safe profile and is unlikely to cause irritation. However, because skin varies widely across body regions, acne-prone skin on the body or delicate eye areas often needs targeted formulas with lighter hydration and calming botanicals to get the best fit.
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, 2017Liposomal apigenin-enriched chamomile flower extract topical formulations showed slightly higher in vivo antiinflammatory efficacy compared to non-liposomal formulations in patients.
Phytotherapy Research, 2011Topical 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, 2016Topical 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, 2024A 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, 2018Prophylactic application of a topical scar gel containing Allium cepae extract, allantoin, and heparin significantly improves patient-assessed scar color, stiffness, and irregularity compared to no treatment in women following a cesarean section.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2014
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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