CosMedix Mystic Hydrating Treatment

CosMedix Mystic Hydrating Treatment

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Moisturizing
Cassia angustifolia seed polysaccharide, Glycerin + 3 more
Works
What the product description says
“Mystic Hydrating Treatment”
From product name

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, pca.

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: cucumis sativus oil, aloe barbadensis leaf extract.

Cassia angustifolia seed polysaccharideKey activeEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is sometimes referred to as "natural" hyaluronic acid (even though hyaluronic acid is not unnatural and is present in human skin)~4–6%
GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3.8–5.7%
PcaKey active· HumectantEffect: HighNaturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer~0.6–1.35%
Cucumis sativus oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA plant oil that works as a great moisturizer by softening the upper layer of the skin. Due to the high linoleic acid content, can help reduce inflammation in skin~0.2–0.7%
Aloe barbadensis leaf extract· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin~2–3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
7 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana extract, Limonene + 5 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 9 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Hamamelis virginiana extractA plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritatingHigh~23–34%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~1.2–1.8%est.
Salvia officinalis oil—High~0.45–1.1%est.
Commiphora myrrha oilUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.3–0.75%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skinHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
Pelargonium graveolens flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidationHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
Citrus aurantifolia oil—High~0.1–0.4%est.
Cassia angustifolia seed polysaccharideHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is sometimes referred to as "natural" hyaluronic acid (even though hyaluronic acid is not unnatural and is present in human skin)Medium~4–6%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf extractTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~2–3%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Hamamelis virginiana extract~23–34%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating

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Glycerin~3.8–5.7%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Water~4.8–7.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Cassia angustifolia seed polysaccharide~4–6%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is sometimes referred to as "natural" hyaluronic acid (even though hyaluronic acid is not unnatural and is present in human skin)

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Bisabolol~3–4.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces irritationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

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

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Glucuronic acid~2.2–3.3%
Formula
Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~2–3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Limonene~1.2–1.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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L-sodium
Not recognized
Pca~0.6–1.35%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer

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Salvia officinalis oil~0.45–1.1%
Irritant · high
Commiphora myrrha oil~0.3–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance

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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAntibacterial

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin

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Cucumis sativus oil~0.2–0.7%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

A plant oil that works as a great moisturizer by softening the upper layer of the skin. Due to the high linoleic acid content, can help reduce inflammation in skin

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Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation

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Citrus aurantifolia oil~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Ingredient list view

Hamamelis virginiana extract, Glycerin, Water, Cassia angustifolia seed polysaccharide, Bisabolol, Glucuronic acid, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Limonene, Unknown, Pca, Salvia officinalis oil, Commiphora myrrha oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Cucumis sativus oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Citrus aurantifolia oil

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