No7 Hydraluminous Hydrating Fixing Mist Versus Em Cosmetics Divine Water Perfecting Mist
Updated on April 22, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe setting spray & powders. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
No7 Hydraluminous Hydrating Fixing Mist 17 ingredients
Em Cosmetics Divine Water Perfecting Mist 24 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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No7 Hydraluminous Hydrating Fixing Mist 17 ingredients
Em Cosmetics Divine Water Perfecting Mist 24 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyester-5
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPolyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Methylpropanediol
SolventRosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract
AstringentPyrus Malus Juice
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment
HumectantGlycereth-26
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Methylpropanediol, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Pyrus Malus Juice, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Beta-Glucan, Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment, Glycereth-26, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Pvp, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinSodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Its main functions are to maintain the pH of a product and neutralize metal ions.
The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome; normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5).
Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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