Paul Mitchell

Paul Mitchell Moisture Awapuhi Moisture Mistreg; Hydrating Spray

Name: Paul Mitchell - Moisture Awapuhi Moisture Mistreg; Hydrating Spray
Brand: Paul Mitchell

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

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Works for

1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing

Sodium pca, Peg-12 dimethicone + 2 more

Good evidence

What the product description says

“Moisture Awapuhi Moisture Mistreg; Hydrating Spray”

From product name

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": sodium pca.

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).

Sodium pcaKey active· HumectantEffect: HighNaturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer~6.1–9.2%

Peg-12 dimethiconeKey activeEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture~2.8–4.2%

Plankton extractKey activeEffect: MediumCan help attract water to the upper layer of the skin~1.2–1.8%

Lactic acidUnder-dosedEffect: HighAn 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)~0.45–1.05%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

4 strong irritants: Diazolidinyl urea, Parfum + 2 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 9 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~3.5–5.2%est.

Diazolidinyl ureaA preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.5%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.1–0.45%est.

Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.

Benzyl benzoateFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.

HydroxycitronellalA fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.1%est.

Plankton extractCan help attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~1.2–1.8%est.

Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.55–1.3%est.

Lactic acidAn 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)Medium~0.45–1.05%est.

Comedogenic

2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

2 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Spirulina maxima extract—3/5~1.6–2.3%est.

Plankton extractCan help attract water to the upper layer of the skin3/5~1.2–1.8%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Sodium pca~6.1–9.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer

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Propylene glycol~3.5–5.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Bisamino peg, hedychium coronarium

Not recognized

Peg-12 dimethicone~2.8–4.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

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Hedychium coronarium root extract~2–3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Spirulina maxima extract~1.6–2.3%

Comedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

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Plankton extract~1.2–1.8%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Polyquaternium-4~1.1–1.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.55–1.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Lactic acid~0.45–1.05%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

ExfoliationMoisturizingEvens skin toneAnti-aging

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)

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Methylparaben~0.15–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative

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Diazolidinyl urea~0.25–0.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritating

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Parfum~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Benzyl alcohol~0.05–0.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Benzyl benzoate~0.05–0.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Hydroxycitronellal~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Sodium pca, Propylene glycol, Unknown, Peg-12 dimethicone, Hedychium coronarium root extract, Spirulina maxima extract, Plankton extract, Polyquaternium-4, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Lactic acid, Methylparaben, Diazolidinyl urea, Parfum, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl benzoate, Hydroxycitronellal

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Shared key ingredients	—	2 of 2	0 of 2	0 of 2
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Irritancy	High	High	Low	Medium
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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.

1
Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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Amended Safety Assessment of PEGylated Oils as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org

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