Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Coco-caprylate + 8 moreWorks
“In Two Minds Facial Hydrator”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, polyglycerin-3.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: helianthus annuus seed oil, helianthus annuus seed wax.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana water, Copaifera officinalis resin + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.3–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinCoco-caprylate~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture
More about Coco-caprylateSilica~3.1–3.8%
Hamamelis virginiana water~2.1–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterJojoba esters~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersCopaifera officinalis resin~1.6–2%
Arachidyl alcohol~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Arachidyl alcoholArachidyl glucoside~1.1–1.4%
Behenyl alcohol~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholHelianthus annuus seed wax~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function while creating a thicker product consistency
More about Helianthus annuus seed waxPhenoxyethanol~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCapryloyl glycine~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together, preserve cosmetic products, and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Capryloyl glycinePolysorbate 20~0.45–0.7%
Leontopodium alpinum extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xanthan gum~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumMicrocrystalline cellulose~0.45–0.65%
Sodium gluconate~0.3–0.55%
Sodium stearoyl glutamate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateCarapa guaianensis seed oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that contains limonoids. Might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be irritating
More about Carapa guaianensis seed oilEuterpe oleracea fruit oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Euterpe oleracea fruit oilLavandula angustifolia oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilBisabolol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololBenzoic acid~0.25–0.45%
Chamomilla recutita flower oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant oil that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It contains volatile compouunds that are potential allergens and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower oilSodium hydroxide~0.25–0.45%
Cellulose gum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumFusanus spicatus wood oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dehydroacetic acid~0.2–0.4%
Acacia decurrens flower wax~0.25–0.45%
Polyglycerin-3~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglycerin-3Citric acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium benzoate~0.2–0.35%
Farnesol~0.15–0.3%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.3%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.25%
Tocopherol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilLinalool~0.05–0.1%
Limonene~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Coco-caprylate, Silica, Hamamelis virginiana water, Jojoba esters, Copaifera officinalis resin, Arachidyl alcohol, Arachidyl glucoside, Behenyl alcohol, Helianthus annuus seed wax, Phenoxyethanol, Capryloyl glycine, Polysorbate 20, Leontopodium alpinum extract, Xanthan gum, Microcrystalline cellulose, Sodium gluconate, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Carapa guaianensis seed oil, Euterpe oleracea fruit oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Bisabolol, Benzoic acid, Chamomilla recutita flower oil, Sodium hydroxide, Cellulose gum, Fusanus spicatus wood oil, Dehydroacetic acid, Acacia decurrens flower wax, Polyglycerin-3, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Farnesol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium sorbate, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Linalool, Limonene
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| AesopIn Two Minds Facial HydratorYOUR PRODUCT | Skin RocksThe Rich Moisturiser Fragrance Free | Salt & StoneHydrating Facial Lotion | TBH SkincareThirst Trap Moisturiser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 45% | 42% | 42% |
| Price | $62.00 | — | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 6 | 5 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide Np | Biosaccharide Gum-1 | Betaine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Aesop - In Two Minds Facial Hydrator" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (polyglycerin-3 0.25% - 0.45% and glycerin 4.30% - 5.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Aesop" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 140.00CA$ in Canada and for 43.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
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