5.6
/ 10
Rich
In Antioxidants
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. Pixi Glow Mist has a moisturizing rating of 5.6 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather humectant. It has a high Humectancy of 6.7 out of 10 and a moderate Occlusivity of 4.5 out of 10.
What else is good about it? Pixi Glow Mist 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
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- SILICONE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
75 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
6 | Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Antioxidant,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
4 | Dipropylene Glycol | Synthetic | Fragrance,Formula Helper |
3 | Butylene Glycol | Botanical, Petroleum, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper |
2 | Propolis Extract | Animal | Antioxidant,Soothing,Antimicrobial |
1.5 | Niacinamide | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Anti-wrinkle,Anti-acne,Soothing,Barrier repair,Anti-pigmentation,Anti-seborrheic |
1.3 | Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Antioxidant,Emollient |
1 | Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract | Botanical | Moisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Soothing,Emollient |
0.3 | Betaine | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Formula Helper |
0.3 | Sodium Hyaluronate | Biotech, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Soothing |
0.3 | PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
0.3 | Panthenol | Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Barrier repair,Formula Helper |
Ingredients explained
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.
Score
6
Function
Moisturizing (occlusive), Antioxidant, Emollient, Fragrance, Solvent
Origin
Botanical
A famous olive oil widely used in skincare as an emollient and occlusive moisturizer. It contains mainly unsaturated fatty acids, antioxidant flavonoids, and oleuropeins. Olive oil is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.
A clear, colorless liquid that has several uses. One of its main functions is as a solvent. Dipropylene glycol is also used to reduce the thickness of skincare products.
Score
3
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.
A famous bee product that has traditionally been used to treat inflammation and wounds. The extract is soothing and promotes skin healing.