MUA Makeup Academy PRO / BASE Hyaluronic Acid Facial Mist
Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Sodium hyaluronate + 1 moreWorks
“This weightless priming mist is perfect for locking in moisture and aiding makeup application, thanks to the Hyaluronic Acid rich formula, that leaves skin feeling soft, smooth, and full of moisture.”
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzyl benzoate + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Propylene glycol~5–7.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolGlycerin~3.4–5%
- 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~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilAmp-acrylates/allyl methacrylate copolymer~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.6%
Benzyl benzoate~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateCoumarin~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Propylene glycol, Glycerin, Sodium hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Amp-acrylates/allyl methacrylate copolymer, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzyl benzoate, Coumarin
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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.
| MUA Makeup AcademyPRO / BASE Hyaluronic Acid Facial MistYOUR PRODUCT | e.l.f. CosmeticsJen Atkin Mist Me? | Glo Skin BeautyBalancing Mist | Q+AHyaluronic Acid Face Mist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 50% | 48% | 48% |
| Price | — | — | — | $10.17 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Sodium Lactate | Fructose |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"MUA Makeup Academy - PRO / BASE Hyaluronic Acid Facial Mist" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 2.50% - 3.80% and glycerin 3.40% - 5.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 5.25£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4
- 5Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6
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