Pestle & Mortar Balance Facial Spritz
Works for
Anti-agingLysine, Ascorbic acidMay help
“prevent the signs of premature ageing”
This product contains lysine. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
MoisturizingGlycerin, Tyrosine + 7 moreWorks
“boosts hydration”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
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. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
arginine, glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: arginine.
Anti-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“balances sebum production”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Silybum marianum extract, Cysteine + 2 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (cysteine, silybum marianum extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Citrus tangerina extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.8–5.7%
- 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 GlycerinSea water extract~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Gentiana lutea root extract~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help strengthen the skin barrier function and improve skin moisture levels
More about Gentiana lutea root extractRhodiola rosea root extract~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Silybum marianum extract~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Might be able to help neutralize free radical, calm down inflammation in skin, and even skin tone
More about Silybum marianum extractCitrus tangerina extract~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Aspalathus linearis leaf extract~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Plant extract that might have help to neutralize free radicals in skin, but evidence of effectiveness is skin is lacking
More about Aspalathus linearis leaf extractAloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.95–1.4%
- 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 juice powderAscorbic acid~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidLeucine~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Valine~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tyrosine~0.35–0.8%
Arginine~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineLysine~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about LysineCysteine~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help neutralize free radicals in skin and might be helpful against hyperpigmentation
More about CysteineSodium benzoate~0.1–0.35%
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.3%
Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.25%
Polysorbate 20~0.05–0.25%
Sodium lactate~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactatePhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Sea water extract, Gentiana lutea root extract, Rhodiola rosea root extract, Silybum marianum extract, Citrus tangerina extract, Aspalathus linearis leaf extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Ascorbic acid, Leucine, Valine, Tyrosine, Arginine, Lysine, Cysteine, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Sodium hydroxide, Polysorbate 20, Sodium lactate, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
| Pestle & MortarBalance Facial SpritzYOUR PRODUCT | KmartBrighten and Firm Vitamin C & Hyaluronic Acid Facial Mist | TIA'MRefre-C Toner | J-Palletmanis Shinsui Uruhada Yuzu Lotion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 80% | 79% | 75% |
| Price | $14.00 | $3.51−$10.49 | — | $27.80+$13.80 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 8 | 2 of 8 | 2 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Hyaluronic Acid | Niacinamide | Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Pestle & Mortar - Balance Facial Spritz" could be helpful for: Moisturizing and Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this product it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (0.60% - 1.40%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
- Humectants (glycerin 3.80% - 5.70% and arginine 0.20% - 0.75%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 20.00$ up to 44.00$ in the United States and from 13.00£ up to 28.00£ 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 5 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Topical palmitoyl pentapeptide provides improvement in photoaged human facial skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5The Potential Uses of N-acetylcysteine in Dermatology: A Reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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