Purifying Mist

4.0
/ 10

Is it right for me?

Moisturizing

7.9Humectancy0.0Occlusivity

Is it right for me?

Rich

In Antioxidants

Overview

How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. Glo Skin Beauty Purifying Mist has a moisturizing rating of 4.0 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Purely humectant. It has a high Humectancy of 7.9 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? Glo Skin Beauty Purifying Mist is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants are believed to reduce the oxidative stress caused by free radicals, thus preventing accelerated skin aging.

SULFATE-FREE
FRAGRANCE-FREE
NON-COMEDOGENIC
PHTHALATE-FREE
SILICONE-FREE
PARABEN-FREE
ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
OIL-FREE

Score	Ingredient	Origin	Functions
75	Water	Naturally occurring	Formula Helper
6	Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract	Botanical	Antioxidant,Anti-acne,Sebum regulating,Soothing,Astringent
4	Glycerin	Botanical, Synthetic, Animal	Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
3	Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract	Botanical	Moisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Soothing,Emollient
2	Alcohol	Botanical, Synthetic	Antimicrobial,Astringent,Fragrance,Formula Helper
1.5	Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract	Botanical	Astringent
1.3	Totarol	Botanical	Antioxidant,Antimicrobial
1	Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract	Botanical	Antioxidant,Astringent
0.3	Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract	Botanical	Antioxidant,Emollient,Antimicrobial,Antifungal,Anti-seborrheic,Astringent,Flavor,Formula Helper
0.3	Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract	Botanical	Moisturizing (humectant),Astringent
0.3	Carnosine	Synthetic	Antioxidant
0.3	Niacinamide	Botanical, Synthetic	Moisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Anti-wrinkle,Anti-acne,Soothing,Barrier repair,Anti-pigmentation,Anti-seborrheic

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.

Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract

Score

Function

Antioxidant, Anti-acne, Sebum regulating, Soothing, Astringent

Origin

Botanical

An extract obtained from the twigs and/or leaves of witch hazel. It is one of the oldest skincare remedies known to man. It is astringent and sebum regulating, meaning that it controls the amount of sebum that the skin produces.

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.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

Score

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Antioxidant, Soothing, Emollient

Origin

Botanical

Derived from Aloe vera leaves, this moisturizing humectant, soothing, and antioxidant extract is commonly used in products targeting eczema, sunburn, or dermatitis. It soothes the skin and reduces the signs of inflammation and sensitivity.

Alcohol

Score

Function

Antimicrobial, Astringent, Fragrance, Antifoaming, Solvent, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Botanical, Synthetic

An effective antimicrobial ingredient that kills bacteria, fungi, and even some viruses. It is also an excellent solvent and astringent. Alcohol helps to create lighter and less viscous products. It can, however, be dehydrating and skin-sensitizing.