Estée Lauder Micro Essence - Aquaceutical™ Mist
Works for
MoisturizingAcetyl hexapeptide-8, Sucrose + 15 moreWorks well
“Every refreshing spray of this patented vapor-light mist instantly creates a veil of hydration that helps protect skin against these drying effects.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": artemia extract, betaine.
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: acetyl hexapeptide-8
Anti-agingAcetyl hexapeptide-8May help
“Helps reactivate skin's youthful, angelic glow with a concentration of exclusive Micro-Nutrient Bio-Ferment and Climate Conditioning Complex.”
This product contains acetyl hexapeptide-8. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Propanediol~5.3–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolButylene glycol~4.2–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolSucrose~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
More about SucroseTrehalose~2.5–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseBetaine~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineAcetyl glutamine~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrullus lanatus fruit extract~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can contain an antioxidant compound
More about Citrullus lanatus fruit extractLens esculenta fruit extract~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract containing sugars that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed by the manufacturer to help reduce pore size but evidence is lacking
More about Lens esculenta fruit extractPyrus malus fruit extract~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractArtemia extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zooplankton extract that can attract water to the upper level of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Artemia extractAnthemis nobilis flower extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that one one hand, can contain compounds that can help calm down skin irritation, but, on the other hand, its other compounds (especially fragrant ones) can themselves be irritating
More about Anthemis nobilis flower extractAcetyl hexapeptide-8~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl hexapeptide-8Glycerin~0.45–0.7%
- 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 GlycerinBifida ferment lysate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect
More about Bifida ferment lysateLactobacillus ferment~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
More about Lactobacillus fermentCaffeine~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineSodium lactate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateSodium hyaluronate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateDipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateLecithin~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinSodium pca~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaCaprylyl glycol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPpg-5-ceteth-20~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A solvent with some emollient properties
More about Ppg-5-ceteth-20Tromethamine~0.2–0.35%
Citric acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Disodium edta~0.1–0.2%
Sodium citrate~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citratePotassium sorbate~0.1–0.2%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Butylene glycol, Sucrose, Trehalose, Betaine, Acetyl glutamine, Citrullus lanatus fruit extract, Lens esculenta fruit extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Artemia extract, Anthemis nobilis flower extract, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Glycerin, Bifida ferment lysate, Lactobacillus ferment, Caffeine, Sodium lactate, Sodium hyaluronate, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Lecithin, Sodium pca, Caprylyl glycol, Ppg-5-ceteth-20, Tromethamine, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Disodium edta, Sodium citrate, Potassium sorbate, Phenoxyethanol
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Estée LauderMicro Essence - Aquaceutical™ MistYOUR PRODUCT | Sister’s AromaMulti-Use Collagen Mist | Noble PanaceaThe Elemental Hydrating Preparation Essence | SUNGBOON EDITORDeep Collagen Barrier Serum Mist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 57% | 51% | 51% |
| Price | — | — | $120.00 | $16.15 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 14 | 7 of 14 | 5 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Analyzing Lycopene Content in Fruitssciencedirect.com
- 2Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gelpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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