Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Methyl gluceth-20 + 9 moreWorks well
“Refresh your skin and hair with this ultra-light reviving mist , A quick, cooling solution that utilizes natural ingredients, in a pure hydrosol base, leaving the skin to appear hydrated and smooth.”
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:
allantoin, anhydroxylitol.
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.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Mentha piperita flower/leaf/stem extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Mentha piperita flower/leaf/stem extract~5.4–8.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Methyl gluceth-20~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it
More about Methyl gluceth-20Propanediol~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolSodium hyaluronate~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateAloe barbadensis leaf extract~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractGlycerin~1.5–2.2%
- 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 GlycerinAllantoin~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinCucumis sativus fruit extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractCucumis sativus oil~0.9–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Cucumis sativus oilXylitylglucoside~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitylglucosideXylitol~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolAnhydroxylitol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
More about AnhydroxylitolPanthenol~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.45%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.35%
Polysorbate 20~0.05–0.3%
Citric acid~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Water, Mentha piperita flower/leaf/stem extract, Methyl gluceth-20, Propanediol, Sodium hyaluronate, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Glycerin, Allantoin, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Cucumis sativus oil, Xylitylglucoside, Xylitol, Anhydroxylitol, Panthenol, Sodium benzoate, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium sorbate, Polysorbate 20, Citric acid
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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.
| EpicurenRefresh Aloe Cucumber MistYOUR PRODUCT | AnuaPDRN Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Capsule Mist | Dr.GHYDRA AQUA CAPSULE ESSENCE | ISNTREEUltra-Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Toner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 57% | 55% | 53% |
| Price | $43.56 | $21.00−$22.56 | — | $16.31−$27.25 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 8 | 5 of 8 | 6 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Niacinamide | Hamamelis Virginiana Extract |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Dr. Jart+ Vital Hydra Solution Essence with the Blue ShotStay Well Triple Hyaluronic Acid Toner
Product summary
"Epicuren - Refresh Aloe Cucumber Mist" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory and Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- In addition, this product contains Allantoin (1.00% - 1.60%). Allantoin is helpful in wound-healing and can help restore the skin barrier faster. It might also be able to improve scars, but the evidence is not very strong for this.
- Humectants (xylitylglucoside 0.55% - 1.25%, sodium hyaluronate 2.10% - 3.10%, panthenol 0.30% - 0.70%, glycerin 1.50% - 2.20%, anhydroxylitol 0.35% - 0.85% and allantoin 1.00% - 1.60%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 43.56$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23397724ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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