Q + A Hyaluronic Acid Face Mist Versus Estée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Q + A Hyaluronic Acid Face Mist versus Estée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion .

Published on April 19, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe toners. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Q + A Hyaluronic Acid Face Mist

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Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.

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Ingredient Info

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Q + A Hyaluronic Acid Face Mist 13 ingredients

Estée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion 23 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

At a glance

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Q + A Hyaluronic Acid Face Mist 13 ingredients

Estée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion 23 ingredients

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Redness Reducing

Reduces Irritation (2)

Brightening

Concerns

Eczema

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Redness Reducing

Reduces Irritation

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Q + A Hyaluronic Acid Face Mist 13 ingredients

Estée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion 23 ingredients

Water • Propylene Glycol • Betaine • Glycerin • Sodium Hyaluronate • Panthenol • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder • Inulin • Fructose • Sodium Gluconate • Caprylyl Glycol • Phenoxyethanol • Citric Acid

Water • Bifida Ferment Lysate • Peg-75 • Propanediol • Butylene Glycol • Betaine • Pentylene Glycol • Lactobacillus Ferment • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 • Acetyl Glucosamine • Trehalose • Caffeine • Sodium Hyaluronate • Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil • Caprylyl Glycol • Carbomer • Ppg-5-Ceteth-20 • Citric Acid • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Citrate • Tromethamine • Disodium EDTA • Phenoxyethanol

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Water

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

Water. 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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Q + A Hyaluronic Acid Face Mist contains this as ingredient number 1.

Estée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion contains this as ingredient number 1.

Betaine

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.

Betaine is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies show betaine may help with uneven skin tones.

Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The form found within cosmetic products can be either plant-dervied or synthetic.

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Q + A Hyaluronic Acid Face Mist contains this as ingredient number 3.

Estée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion contains this as ingredient number 6.

Sodium Hyaluronate

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

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Q + A Hyaluronic Acid Face Mist contains this as ingredient number 5.

Estée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion contains this as ingredient number 13.

Caprylyl Glycol

What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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Q + A Hyaluronic Acid Face Mist contains this as ingredient number 11.

Estée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion contains this as ingredient number 15.

Phenoxyethanol

What it does: Preservative

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Q + A Hyaluronic Acid Face Mist contains this as ingredient number 12.

Estée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion contains this as ingredient number 23.

Citric Acid

What it does: Buffering, Masking

Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

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.

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 look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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Q + A Hyaluronic Acid Face Mist contains this as ingredient number 13.

Estée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion contains this as ingredient number 18.

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