Pacifica Cactus and Kale Moisturizer

Claims: Pacifica’s Cactus & Kale Oil-Free Stress Recovery Lotion breathes vitality back into dehydrated, tired and stressed skin. Factors such as acne, sun, polluted environments and daily emotional stress tend to aggravate and make skin appear dull and can even make it more sensitive. Utilizing oleosome technology and infused with vitamin rich cactus water, kale extracts, aloe vera and calming calendula, this formula is designed to bring the look of youth back to your face. Good for all skin types, even acne prone.

Cost: 14 USD

Ingredients: Aqua, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oleosomes, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (Derived From Coconut), Isoamyl Laurate Glycerin, Opuntia Ficus-Indica (Cactus) Stem Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Leuconostoc Ferment Filtrate (Radish Root Extract), Sodium Hyaluronate, Menyanthes Trifoliata (Buckbean) Flower Extract, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Flower, Borago Officinalis Flower, Calendula Officinalis Flower, Filipendula Ulnaria Leaf & Flower, Tilia Europaea (Linden) Leaf & Flower, Arnica Montana Flower, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Galactoarabinan (Gum Derived From Larch Tree), Sclerotium Gum (Derived From Root Vegetables & Corn), Sorbitan Olivate (Wax Derived From Olives), Cetyl Palmitate (Wax Derived From Olives), Sorbitan Palmitate (Wax Derived From Soy), Parfum (All Natural), Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Sodium Hyaluronate (Vegetable Hyaluronic Acid), Superoxide Dismutase (Derived From Horseradish Root), Benzyl Salicylate

Thoughts: This oil free lotion caught my eye, not only for the pretty packaging, but for the good for your skin ingredients. The first two ingredients are water and aloe! What?! I’m in! The ingredient list is pretty short (take away the descriptives) which is commendable in my eyes.

This creamy, gel lotion feels lightweight on the skin, and I loved how effortlessly it spread. It sinks in quickly but leaves the slightest bit of sticky residue. This doesn’t bother me though. It makes for a great makeup base because of that! It feels cooling and hydrating- a definite pick me up for your skin.

This would be a great oil balancing moisturizer for those with oily skin. For me, I crave a little more moisture, but I will save this when I’m in need of something lightweight with healing properties. This was great for my skin in the summer when my skin was chapped from the sun. Now with the upcoming winter, I will break this out when my skin is in need of some healing from the cold air.

4/5 stars!