Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Rare Beauty Always An Optimist 4-in-1 Mist versus HALF MAGIC Dew Lock Hydrating Set + Refresh Mist .
Last updated on January 01, 2024. Published on January 16, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe setting spray & powders. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Setting Spray & Powder
Setting sprays and powders are often the last step of makeup. They are used to help makeup stay in place and last longer.
Setting Spray & Powder
Setting sprays and powders are often the last step of makeup. They are used to help makeup stay in place and last longer.
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Ingredient Info
Rare Beauty Always An Optimist 4-in-1 Mist 35 ingredients
HALF MAGIC Dew Lock Hydrating Set + Refresh Mist 24 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
- Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
- Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
- Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
- Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
- Cymbopogon Martini Oil
- Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
- Michelia Alba Flower Oil
- Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil
- Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
- Jasminum Officinale Oil
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Rare Beauty Always An Optimist 4-in-1 Mist 35 ingredients
HALF MAGIC Dew Lock Hydrating Set + Refresh Mist 24 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Rare Beauty Always An Optimist 4-in-1 Mist 35 ingredients
HALF MAGIC Dew Lock Hydrating Set + Refresh Mist 24 ingredients
Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glycerin • Dipropylene Glycol • Niacinamide • 1,2-Hexanediol • Butylene Glycol • Panthenol • Allantoin • Betaine • Sodium Chloride • Squalane • Ethylhexylglycerin • Trehalose • Sodium Benzoate • Disodium EDTA • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil • Sodium Hyaluronate • Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract • Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract • Nymphaea Odorata Root Extract • Cananga Odorata Flower Oil • Citric Acid • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil • Cymbopogon Martini Oil • Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil • Michelia Alba Flower Oil • Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil • Sodium Citrate • Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil • Jasminum Officinale Oil • Limonene • Linalool
Water • Glycerin • Dipropylene Glycol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Niacinamide • 1,2-Hexanediol • Hydroxyethyl Urea • Isohexadecane • Inulin Lauryl Carbamate • Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate • Allantoin • Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Adenosine • Propylene Glycol • Disodium EDTA • Cellulose Gum • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Isododecane • Isoeicosane • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Sodium Chloride • Sodium Glycolate • Tocopherol
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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!
Learn more about WaterRare Beauty Always An Optimist 4-in-1 Mist contains this as ingredient number 1.
HALF MAGIC Dew Lock Hydrating Set + Refresh Mist contains this as ingredient number 1.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideRare Beauty Always An Optimist 4-in-1 Mist contains this as ingredient number 2.
HALF MAGIC Dew Lock Hydrating Set + Refresh Mist contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 GlycerinRare Beauty Always An Optimist 4-in-1 Mist contains this as ingredient number 3.
HALF MAGIC Dew Lock Hydrating Set + Refresh Mist contains this as ingredient number 2.
Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.
Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolRare Beauty Always An Optimist 4-in-1 Mist contains this as ingredient number 4.
HALF MAGIC Dew Lock Hydrating Set + Refresh Mist contains this as ingredient number 3.
Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideRare Beauty Always An Optimist 4-in-1 Mist contains this as ingredient number 5.
HALF MAGIC Dew Lock Hydrating Set + Refresh Mist contains this as ingredient number 5.
1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.
Rare Beauty Always An Optimist 4-in-1 Mist contains this as ingredient number 6.
HALF MAGIC Dew Lock Hydrating Set + Refresh Mist contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 AllantoinRare Beauty Always An Optimist 4-in-1 Mist contains this as ingredient number 9.
HALF MAGIC Dew Lock Hydrating Set + Refresh Mist contains this as ingredient number 11.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideRare Beauty Always An Optimist 4-in-1 Mist contains this as ingredient number 11.
HALF MAGIC Dew Lock Hydrating Set + Refresh Mist contains this as ingredient number 22.
Ethylhexylglycerin (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.
Rare Beauty Always An Optimist 4-in-1 Mist contains this as ingredient number 13.
HALF MAGIC Dew Lock Hydrating Set + Refresh Mist contains this as ingredient number 13.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTARare Beauty Always An Optimist 4-in-1 Mist contains this as ingredient number 16.
HALF MAGIC Dew Lock Hydrating Set + Refresh Mist contains this as ingredient number 16.
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Rare Beauty Always An Optimist 4-in-1 Mist 35 ingredients
HALF MAGIC Dew Lock Hydrating Set + Refresh Mist 24 ingredients
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Rare Beauty Always An Optimist 4-in-1 Mist 35 ingredients
HALF MAGIC Dew Lock Hydrating Set + Refresh Mist 24 ingredients
Reviews
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Rare Beauty Always An Optimist 4-in-1 Mist 35 ingredients
Ceci
Good but be careful with the eyes
Keeps the skin hydrated and plump but once I wasn't careful and sprayed too much so got into my right eye. I was...
Good but be careful with the eyes
Keeps the skin hydrated and plump but once I wasn't careful and sprayed too much so got into my right eye. I was out of home so had to run like Usain Bolt to the nearest fountain to wash my eye because it burned like hell 😭
emrose
I really wanted to like this, I love a lot of Rare Beauty products, however, I found that even after 1 use, it broke out my skin. I felt super oily...
I really wanted to like this, I love a lot of Rare Beauty products, however, I found that even after 1 use, it broke out my skin. I felt super oily and had several new pimples the next day. To be fair I had been trying some new products and some of the reaction could have been caused by the cumulative changes to my skincare routine. I also only tried it once. However, given the immediate oilly-ness and texture after using, I wouldn't recommend it if you have sensitive skin. Possibly might be better when using a very matte or dry power make up look.
HALF MAGIC Dew Lock Hydrating Set + Refresh Mist 24 ingredients
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