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Josh Rosebrook’s hydrating accelerator is probably no stranger to those who love facial mists as this is so hyped up as the one that’s ‘more than just a mist’ but then you have another camp, “do facial mists work?” — I love probiotic mists (see my earlier post) but I’m not using them for hydration, instead, I rely on them for skin health benefits. With other hydrating mists, I have tried a fair share at different price points with different claims but they all kind of the same. So, is this going to be any different?
What is it?
The Josh Rosebrook Hydrating Accelerator is marketed as “a hydrator, toner and light moisturiser in one, effectively enhancing the delivery of hydration and active nutrients when used in conjunction with other skincare products.”
What it does
In a nutshell, this facial mist calms, hydrates and softens skin, filling cells with nourishing hydration to plump, firm and increase the circulation of vital nutrients.
Now, let’s dive deeper into the ingredients list and see how they all work together. Like the entire Josh Rosebrook range, this product is crafted from 100% natural, largely organic and wild-crafted ingredients.
The main ingredients include:
- Aloe Vera: Calms, moisturises and soothes the skin.healing ability.
- Jojoba, Marula, Hemp Seed, Borage Seed, Almond and Grape Seed: Nourish and protect, are also for the most part, excellent antioxidants
- Evening Primrose: Improves elasticity, moisturises, treat rosacea and eczema.
- Sea Buckthorn: Promotes hydration, elasticity and cell regeneration. It has anti-inflammatory properties that help reduce swelling and redness.
- Turmeric, Dandelion and Burdock: Anti-inflammatory and antibacterial
- Calendula: Wounds healing and skin-soothing such as conditions like eczema and rashes
Full Ingredients list
*Aloe Vera Leaf Juice, Vitamin Infused Water, *Jojoba Oil, †Marula Oil, *Evening Primrose Oil, *Hemp Seed Oil, *Borage Seed Oil, *Almond Oil, *Grape Seed Oil, *Sesame Oil, *Sea Buckthorn Oil, *Goji Berry, *Ashwaganda, *Calendula, *Black Cohosh, *Dandelion, *Fo Ti Root, *Alfalfa, *Bilberry, *Rosemary, *Turmeric, *Elderberry, *Raspberry Leaf, *Burdock, *Chamomile, *Rose Hips, *Eyebright, *Beetroot, *St. John’s Wort, * Hawthorne Berry, *Chickweed, *Licorice, *Coriander, *Horse Chestnut, *Lavender, *Red Clover, *Olive Leaf, *Sage, *Thyme, *Vitamin E, *Vanilla Extract, †YlangYlang Essential Oil, †Rosemary Essential Oil, †Eucalyptus Essential Oil, †Bergamot Essential Oil, †Carrot Seed Essential Oil.
*CERTIFIED ORGANIC
†ORGANIC
NB. The ingredients listing above can be found on most websites but it differs from the label on the bottle.
As you can see, the list is long and there are also a lot of essential oils, so if you are sensitive to these ingredients then be careful.
Who’s it for
It’s marketed for all, but I think anyone with dehydrated skin would benefit from this the most.
Everything else
Packaging
A travel-friendly white plastic bottle with a sprayer. As far as the sprayer goes, I really like it. It’s the right pressure dispensing the perfect amount, it’s a fine mist, not a squirt while at the same time you can actually feel the mist lands on your face. There are some mists out there that are super fine and you end up wasting a lot in the air.
Colour, Texture & Scent
There’s no noticeable colour. Texture-wise, it’s a mist however you can feel the difference between a water-based mist vs this formula which uses plant extracts, vegetable oils and essential oils. There’s a bit of slip to it, not grease, more like you’ve applied facial oil for half an hour and your skin is soaking in. Hence, the claim ‘a moisturiser in a bottle’ which is pretty accurate. In terms of the scent, it’s very aromatic and herbaceous with a hint of medicinal undertone. It has a similar scent profile as other green clean skincare products.
How to use it
The Hydrating Accelerator is the foundation of the Layering Technique. After cleansing pat face dry. Mist three to five pumps of the Hydrating Accelerator and apply the Deep Hydrating Serum over the top.
Josh Rosebrook instruction
Since the sprayer is so decent, I find 3 – 5 sprays are enough. Of course, if you prefer to be drenched, go ahead. I don’t use this every day, only on days I feel dehydrated.
These last few weeks, my skin is more dehydrated than usual and with being at home all the time, I have time to experiment with different applications. First up, I don’t believe in the idea of misting throughout the day, because water evaporates quicker in a dry environment so if you don’t put a moisturiser on straight away to help seal the hydration in, I think it could make things worse. You inevitably end up misting more often. That’s what typically happens with other mists.
Well, not this one. I have tried misting this mid-afternoon for a few days and only misted once each day. I didn’t feel the need to re-mist (like most others).
Final thoughts
Josh Rosebrook’s Hydrating Accelerator is the most nourishing and calming facial mist I’ve ever used, helping to heal my skin from dehydration and flakiness while gently preparing it for deeper hydration from subsequent steps in my routine.
I have a soft spot for natural and organic products but I’m also very careful that they need to work for my skin and not cause any irritations. Most skincare products that are marketed to all skin type only hold some truth to that, after all, we know our skin and how it’ll reactive to different ingredients. As someone who’s sensitive oily acne-prone, I am cautious in how often I use the mist. It’s rich in essential oils and fatty acids which can be a double-edged sword to my skin type.
It’s also worth pointing out there are some minor discrepancies on the ingredients labelled on the bottle versus most websites (including JoshRosebrook’s). First, the plant extracts are labelled in its full name on the labels rather than the shortened form; the last few ingredients are omitted on the websites and they are Daucus Carota Fruit Oil, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Farnesol, Limonene, and Linalool, they are all classed as perfume ingredients so they are not allergens free. I hope one day websites would include the right information as it can be very misleading and problematic for those who are allergic to one of those ingredients. This is why as much as I enjoy this mist, I can’t use this daily.
Other than that, I’m curious about other products in the range and will be exploring more in the near future.
Available £35/120ml – UK (FeelUnique)*
Have you tried this before? What is your experience?