Works for
MoisturizingPlankton extract, Sodium pca + 3 moreWorks
“Give thirsty hair and skin the moisture they crave.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": sodium pca, propylene glycol.
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
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Propylene glycol~4.5–6.7%
- 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 glycolSpirulina maxima extract~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Plankton extract~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Plankton extractFucus vesiculosus extract~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Hedychium coronarium flower/leaf/stem extract~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium pca~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilPolyquaternium-4~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylhydroxamic acid~0.45–1.05%
Methylpropanediol~0.4–0.9%
Lactic acid~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidBisamino peg/ppg-41/3 aminoethyl pg-propyl dimethicone~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Peg-12 dimethicone~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Peg-12 dimethiconeParfum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumBenzyl benzoate~0.05–0.2%
- 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 benzoateBenzyl alcohol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholHydroxycitronellal~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalIngredient list view
Water, Propylene glycol, Spirulina maxima extract, Plankton extract, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Hedychium coronarium flower/leaf/stem extract, Sodium pca, Phenoxyethanol, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Polyquaternium-4, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Methylpropanediol, Lactic acid, Bisamino peg/ppg-41/3 aminoethyl pg-propyl dimethicone, Peg-12 dimethicone, Parfum, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl alcohol, Hydroxycitronellal
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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.
| Paul MitchellAwapuhi Moisture MistYOUR PRODUCT | The Perfect VVV Beauty Mist | EucerinDermo Purifyer Oil Control Toner | Yes toGrapefruit Vitamin C Unicorn Glow Boosting Mist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 47% | 42% | 42% |
| Price | — | — | — | $13.21 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | — | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Skincare by Dr V Super Hydrating TonerRohto Mentholatum Obagi Peeling V10 Essence
Product summary
"Paul Mitchell - Awapuhi Moisture Mist" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium pca 1.30% - 2.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Paul Mitchell" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 39.70CA$ in Canada, for 30.51A$ in Australia, from 15.00$ up to 19.49$ in the United States and for 11.95£ 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 6 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
- 5Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
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