SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Essense Mist
Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Sodium hyaluronate + 4 moreWorks
“A phyto botanical blend of cucumber, thyme, olive leaf, and rosemary extracts soothes and calms skin, while a blend of hyaluronic acid and glycerin helps draw and retain water in the skin.”
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?
Irritancy18 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.1–6.2%
- 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 GlycerinPropylene glycol~3.4–5.1%
- 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 glycolButylene glycol~2.6–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolPotassium phosphate~2–3%
Polysorbate 80~1.6–2.5%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium chloride~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideHexylene glycol~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolDipotassium phosphate~0.85–1.25%
Polyglyceryl-4 caprate~0.5–1.2%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePeumus boldus leaf extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium edta~0.35–0.8%
Olea europaea leaf extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missing
More about Olea europaea leaf extractMyrtrimonium bromide~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Benzophenone-4~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sulisobenzone. A UV filter. Is typically used to improve the product stability under exposure to UV light. It is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It can be used is larger concentrations as a sun protection ingredient for the skin, but can be irritating
More about Benzophenone-4Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractParfum~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumXanthan gum~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCitrus grandis fruit extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Cucumis sativus fruit extract~0.1–0.5%
- 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 extractThymus vulgaris flower/leaf extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that has some anti-bacterial properties. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Thymus vulgaris flower/leaf extractLactic acid~0.1–0.45%
- 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 acidBenzyl benzoate~0.1–0.35%
- 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 benzoatePotassium sorbate~0.1–0.35%
Benzyl alcohol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholAlpha-isomethyl ionone~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeMorus alba root extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Linalool~0.05–0.15%
Ci 42090~0.05–0.1%
Ci 19140~0.01–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Propylene glycol, Butylene glycol, Potassium phosphate, Polysorbate 80, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium chloride, Hexylene glycol, Dipotassium phosphate, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Sodium hyaluronate, Peumus boldus leaf extract, Disodium edta, Olea europaea leaf extract, Myrtrimonium bromide, Benzophenone-4, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Parfum, Xanthan gum, Citrus grandis fruit extract, Sodium benzoate, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Thymus vulgaris flower/leaf extract, Lactic acid, Benzyl benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Benzyl alcohol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Morus alba root extract, Linalool, Ci 42090, Ci 19140
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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.
| SkinCeuticalsPhyto Corrective Essense MistYOUR PRODUCT | BIOEFFECTOSA Water Mist CLEARANCE | Barry MSerum Mist - Cooling Cucumber | Fourth Ray BeautyMellow Milk Face Mist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 41% | 40% | 40% |
| Price | $69.00 | — | $6.46−$62.54 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | — | Panthenol | Oatmeal Extract |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"SkinCeuticals - Phyto Corrective Essense Mist" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.40% - 0.95% and glycerin 4.10% - 6.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 69.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6
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