Crystal-Infused Elixir Mist Aquamarine + Hydrating

5.0

/ 10

Is it right for me?

Moisturizing

10.0Humectancy0.0Occlusivity

Is it right for me?

Rich

In Antioxidants

Overview

How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. COVER FX Crystal-Infused Elixir Mist Aquamarine + Hydrating has a moisturizing rating of 5.0 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Purely humectant. It has a maximum Humectancy of 10.0 out of 10 and zero Occlusivity (we didn't find any occlusives on the ingredient list).
Tip: Studies suggest that humectants alone do not moisturize the skin. We recommend applying a product with some occlusive ingredients after the use of this one.

What else is good about it? COVER FX Crystal-Infused Elixir Mist Aquamarine + Hydrating is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants are believed to reduce the oxidative stress caused by free radicals, thus preventing accelerated skin aging.

ALCOHOL-FREE
SULFATE-FREE
FRAGRANCE-FREE
NON-COMEDOGENIC
PHTHALATE-FREE
SILICONE-FREE
PARABEN-FREE

Score	Ingredient	Origin	Functions
75	Water	Naturally occurring	Formula Helper
6	Butylene Glycol	Botanical, Petroleum, Synthetic	Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper
4	PPG-5-Ceteth-20	Synthetic	Emollient,Formula Helper
3	Glycerin	Botanical, Synthetic, Animal	Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
2	Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract	Botanical	Moisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Anti-pigmentation
1.5	Cocos Nucifera Water	Botanical	Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance
1	Phenoxyethanol	Synthetic	Antimicrobial,Preservative
0.3	Disodium EDTA	Synthetic	Formula Helper
0.3	Ethylhexylglycerin	Synthetic	Moisturizing (humectant),Preservative
0.3	Panthenol	Synthetic	Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Barrier repair,Formula Helper
0.3	Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate	Botanical, Synthetic	Antioxidant,Anti-wrinkle,Anti-acne,Soothing,Anti-pigmentation
0.3	Hydrolyzed Collagen	Animal	Moisturizing (humectant),Emollient,Formula Helper

Ingredients explained

Water

Score

Function

Solvent

Origin

Naturally occurring

The most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.

Butylene Glycol

Score

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Botanical, Petroleum, Synthetic

A clear, colorless liquid humectant that draws moisture to the skin. The humectancy of butylene glycol, owed to its two hydroxyl groups, is quite considerable, although not as powerful as glycerin, which contains three hydroxyl groups.

PPG-5-Ceteth-20

Score

Function

Emollient, Emulsifying

Origin

Synthetic

A synthetic emulsifier that can also contribute to the smooth feel of a product.

Glycerin

Score

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Soothing, Emollient, Fragrance, Denaturant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Botanical, Synthetic, Animal

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective. Glycerin also has soothing and anti-irritant properties and is considered to be very safe for use.

Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract

Score

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Antioxidant, Anti-pigmentation

Origin

Botanical

An extract derived from apple fruit that has humectant moisturizing and antioxidant properties, as well as gentle anti-pigment effects. It contains humectant sugars, anti-pigment organic acids, and flavonoids.