CosMedix Crystal Clear Liquid Crystal Hydrating Mist
Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Glycerin + 7 moreWorks well
“Formulated with the same Liquid Crystal Technology found in COSMEDIX fan favorite Opti Crystal Eye Serum, this skin-conditioning Liquid Crystal Hydrating Mist delivers much-needed moisture to parched, dry skin.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Camellia sinensis leaf, Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extractMay help
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is some human evidence for this effect in skin, though it is smaller or less consistent than the evidence for the best antioxidants.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Propanediol~4.7–7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlycerin~3.4–5.1%
- 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 GlycerinSodium stearoyl glutamate~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateEctoin~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Softens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about EctoinSodium hyaluronate~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidPanthenol~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolCamellia sinensis leaf~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Green tea leaf powder that might contain antioxidants to help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Camellia sinensis leafSodium pca~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaTerminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin, but evidence is lacking
More about Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extractMorinda citrifolia extract~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Agar~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Polysaccharide derived from seaweed. Used to create a thicker product consistency and might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Agar1,2-hexanediol~0.35–0.8%
Caprylyl glycol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSodium phytate~0.3–0.75%
Citric acid~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium chloride~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePentylene glycol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolCalcium sodium borosilicate~0.15–0.5%
Cellulose gum~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.35%
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.2%
Sodium salicylate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
The salt of salicylic acid. Helps exfoliate the upper layer of the skin. Can also work to preserve cosmetic products
More about Sodium salicylateAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/carboxyethyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.05–0.15%
Hydroxyacetophenone~0.05–0.1%
Titanium dioxide~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideIngredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Ectoin, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Panthenol, Camellia sinensis leaf, Sodium pca, Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, Morinda citrifolia extract, Agar, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium phytate, Citric acid, Sodium chloride, Pentylene glycol, Calcium sodium borosilicate, Cellulose gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium benzoate, Sodium salicylate, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/carboxyethyl acrylate crosspolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Titanium dioxide
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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.
| CosMedixCrystal Clear Liquid Crystal Hydrating MistYOUR PRODUCT | MCoBeautyHydrate & Prepare Glass Skin Mist | Summer FridaysJet Lag Skin Soothing Hydration Mist | Rhodeglazing mist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 59% | 55% | 55% |
| Price | $59.00 | $11.53−$47.47 | $20.34−$38.66 | $30.00−$29.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide Eop | Ceramide Np | Ceramide Eop |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 4Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 6Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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