Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice + 2 moreWorks
“Protect your skin from daily exposure to environmental stressors, such as blue light and other pollutants, while offering an instant boost in hydration for a more radiant complexion.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, aloe barbadensis leaf juice.
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).
Anti-agingAloe barbadensis leaf juiceNot delivered
“Add Daily Defense Mist to your lineup for preventative, anti-aging skincare to boost antioxidant and UV protection.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~6.6–9.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceGlycerin~3.7–5.5%
- 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 GlycerinPropanediol~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCaprylyl/capryl glucoside~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Caprylyl/capryl glucosideMarrubium vulgare extract~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium citrate~1–1.5%
- 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 citrateCucumis sativus fruit extract~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractTaraxacum officinale extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking. Can be an allergen
More about Taraxacum officinale extractSodium cocoyl glutamate~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glutamateCitric acid~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPolyglyceryl-6 oleate~0.15–0.6%
Glyceryl caprylate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateSodium carrageenan~0.05–0.25%
Jania rubens extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium surfactin~0.1–0.35%
Ingredient list view
Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Glycerin, Propanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Marrubium vulgare extract, Sodium citrate, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Taraxacum officinale extract, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Citric acid, Polyglyceryl-6 oleate, Glyceryl caprylate, Sodium carrageenan, Jania rubens extract, Sodium surfactin
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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.
| PCA SKINDaily Defense Mist CLEARANCEYOUR PRODUCT | PrequelMULTI-QUENCH MIST | MCoBeautyHydrate & Prepare Glass Skin Mist | ManCaveHydrating Toner Spray | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 39% | 38% | 37% |
| Price | — | $17.99 | $11.73 | $10.65 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Ceramide Eop | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"PCA SKIN - Daily Defense Mist CLEARANCE" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 3.70% - 5.50%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Allergic contact dermatitis to plants in a Spanish dermatology department: a 7-year reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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