Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Barrier Cream — Fragrance-Free Daily Moisturizer with Niacinamide

Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Barrier Cream is a fragrance-free, daily face moisturizer that rebuilds and protects your skin’s moisture barrier using plant-derived ceramides, shea butter, niacinamide, and calming botanicals.

If your skin feels tight, reactive, or chronically dry, this lightweight yet rich formula was created to restore comfort and resilience without irritation. The cream combines vegan ceramides to mimic the skin’s natural lipids, deeply hydrating emollients like shea butter and glycerin, and soothing ingredients such as aloe and calendula. It’s designed to absorb quickly, sit well under makeup, and be safe for sensitive complexions — all in a clean, cruelty-free package.

How does this cream rebuild a damaged moisture barrier?

The product delivers plant-derived ceramides that mirror your skin’s own structural lipids, helping to reseal gaps where moisture escapes. Over repeated use the barrier becomes more effective at retaining hydration and blocking environmental irritants. The formula also contains amino acids and essential fatty acids that support natural repair processes.

• Vegan ceramides to replenish lipid deficits
• Shea butter and glycerin for sustained moisture
• Amino acids that support skin structure

Will this soothe redness and sensitivity without irritating my skin?

Yes — the cream is fragrance-free and alcohol-free, specifically formulated to minimize triggers that cause stinging or flare-ups. Soothing botanicals like aloe vera, calendula, and allantoin are included to calm visible redness and relieve discomfort on contact. Niacinamide helps even tone and reduce the look of blotchy skin with continued use.

• Fragrance- and alcohol-free to reduce irritation risk
• Aloe, calendula, and allantoin for immediate calming
• Niacinamide for long-term tone and texture improvement

How does the texture perform under makeup and on oily-prone areas?

The cream has a silky, non-greasy texture that absorbs quickly, leaving skin soft without a heavy residue. It’s formulated to be non-comedogenic, so it won’t clog pores when layered beneath foundation or sunscreen. For combination skin, apply sparingly on oilier zones and more generously where dryness persists.

• Silky, fast-absorbing finish ideal for layering
• Non-comedogenic to avoid pore congestion
• Works with makeup and sunscreen without pilling

What clean and ethical standards does this moisturizer meet?

Pacifica positions this cream within its clean-beauty ethos: it’s free from parabens, phthalates, synthetic dyes and artificial fragrances, and the formula is both vegan and cruelty-free. Dermatologist- and allergy-tested claims indicate it has passed sensitivity evaluations, though individual reactions can vary. The brand uses plant-based ceramides rather than animal-derived ingredients.

• 100% vegan, cruelty-free formulation
• No parabens, phthalates, or synthetic fragrances
• Dermatologist- and allergy-tested for gentleness

Who is this for: This moisturizer is suited for anyone with dry, sensitive, or reactive skin looking for a gentle daily hydrator that repairs and fortifies the skin barrier. It’s a good choice for people who prefer clean, vegan skincare and need a fragrance-free option that layers well under makeup or sunscreen. If your concern is restoring comfort, reducing redness, and improving moisture retention without harsh actives, this cream offers a balanced, everyday solution.

Ingredients

Aqua, stearyl alcohol, caprylic/capric triglyceride, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, glycerin, cetearyl alcohol, glyceryl caprylate, cetyl alcohol, ceramide NP*, ceramide AP*, ceramide EOP*, phytosphingosine, cholesterol*, calendula ocinalis flower extract, niacinamide, avena sativa (oat) kernel flour, palmitoyl hexapeptide-19, althaea ocinalis (marshmallow) leaf/root extract, sodium PCA, sodium lactate*, arginine, aspartic acid, PCA, glycine, alanine, serine, valine, proline, threonine, isoleucine, histidine, phenylalanine, glyceryl stearate citrate, sodium lauroyl lactylate, xanthan gum, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin. *plant source