Pacifica Vegan Collagen Overnight Recovery Cream for oily skin
Collagen
Ascorbic Acid
Vitamin E
Extracts Flower
Allantoin
Average
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
Works for oily skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. 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 suitability for your oily skin due to the presence of glycerin and sunflower seed oil, which provide excellent moisturization and enhance barrier resilience, but it lacks sufficient ingredients for effective seboregulation.
- While it offers general skincare benefits like hydration and soothing, these are largely supportive and not directly targeted at managing your oily shine concerns.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine every day to keep your face fresh.
- Apply this moisturizer after cleansing and toning, but right before your SPF in the morning.
- Gently press a small amount into your skin and let it absorb fully.
- Apply on clean, slightly dry skin to help control that oily shine.
- Avoid the eye area and do a quick 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
How well does Pacifica Vegan Collagen Overnight Recovery Cream work for oily skin?
Pacifica Vegan Collagen Overnight Recovery Cream works moderately well for oily skin, providing basic hydration and soothing benefits without targeting excess shine. To truly fit oily skin, a product of this type needs lightweight ingredients that help control oil and balance the skin without clogging pores.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for oily skin?
Glycerin and sunflower seed oil help make this cream a moderate fit for oily skin by providing hydration and strengthening the skin barrier, though other products fit it better because they manage shine more directly. An ideal moisturizing treatment for oily skin needs lightweight texture, peptides, and ingredients that control excess oil and prevent breakouts without heavy oils.
What does Collagen do for oily skin?
Collagen helps keep oily skin hydrated and balanced without adding heaviness. It improves overall skin condition and helps maintain moisture levels, but an oily skin routine also needs ingredients that control excess oil and clear pores.
Dermatology Practical & Conceptual, 2022Current Issues in Molecular Biology, 2024
What does Vitamin C do for oily skin?
Vitamin C helps brighten skin tone and smooth texture while providing antioxidant protection that prevents sebum oxidation. For oily skin, this type of product typically needs to be paired with oil-controlling or pore-clearing ingredients like salicylic acid or plant extracts.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2005Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This cream fits in your evening routine as a moisturizing treatment applied after cleansing and toning. Because it offers an average fit for oily skin, a product of this type needs ingredients that help balance oil and manage shine.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream with retinol by applying the retinol first, letting it absorb, and then following with the cream to help keep your skin comfortable. Using a moisturizing cream alongside your retinol routine is unlikely to reduce the treatment's effectiveness while helping support your skin barrier.
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this moisturizing treatment daily to keep your skin hydrated and supported. Regular application helps improve overall moisture and texture without causing irritation.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This cream is unlikely to cause breakouts for oily skin, but it provides basic hydration without helping to manage your oily shine. Oily skin needs a product of this type that includes ingredients to balance oil and clear pores.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
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 offers general hydration and soothing benefits for those areas. However, because oily skin needs products that specifically manage excess shine with oil-control ingredients, this type of cream may not fully address those targeted concerns.
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, 2017Topical application of tocopherol succinate ethosomal gel decreased erythema, melanin, and sebum levels while improving moisture content and skin elasticity in 34 human women.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Both oral and topical collagen supplements help delay the skin aging process by improving moisture, elasticity, and hydration, with no differences arising between the two types of collagen.
Dermatology Practical & Conceptual, 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
Why other moisturizers fit oily skin better
A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
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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