Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Sodium hyaluronate + 2 moreWorks
“The addition of naturally-derived, moisture-binding hyaluronic acid to a base of organic rosewater and hibiscus extract hydrates and softens skin.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
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).
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Containing malic and citric acid, hibiscus flower extract gently exfoliates away dead skin cells for a more even skin tone, while encouraging elasticity and firmness.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Containing malic and citric acid, hibiscus flower extract gently exfoliates away dead skin cells for a more even skin tone, while encouraging elasticity and firmness.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower water, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis leaf water~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but data on its effectiveness is lacking. While the majority of the content is plain water, it can contain some goodies like vitamins, enzymes, minerals, and humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf waterWater~13–20%
Rosa damascena flower water~4.9–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower waterLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateGlycerin~2.7–4%
- 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 hyaluronate~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSodium phytate~1.2–1.7%
Cocos nucifera fruit powder~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can be irritating. It might contain a compound anthocyanin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extractMelia azadirachta leaf extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractMelia azadirachta flower extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Melia azadirachta flower extractCoccinia indica fruit extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect helping neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Coccinia indica fruit extractIngredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf water, Water, Rosa damascena flower water, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Glycerin, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium phytate, Cocos nucifera fruit powder, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Coccinia indica fruit extract
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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.
| HerbivoreRose Hibiscus Hydrating MistYOUR PRODUCT | Herbivore BotanicalsHerbivore Rose Hibiscus Hydrating Mist | Dr. Barbara SturmHydrating Face Mist | Farmacy BeautySkin Dew Hydrating Essence Mist & Setting Spray | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 47% | 42% | 39% |
| Price | — | $16.57 | $94.19 | $44.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 3 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | — | Panthenol | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Herbivore - Rose Hibiscus Hydrating Mist" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 2.70% - 4.00% and sodium hyaluronate 1.90% - 2.80%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 75.00CA$ in Canada and from 34.00$ up to 44.00$ 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 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Hibiscus sabdariffa L. – A phytochemical and pharmacological reviewsciencedirect.com
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