COSRX
The Ceramide Skin Barrier Moisturizing Mist
The Ceramide Skin Barrier Moisturizing Mist is a moisturiser from COSRX. Its official ingredient list includes Glycerin and Squalane. The brand lists 46 ingredients in this formula; each is explained below with its documented cosmetic functions.
- Routine step
- Moisturise
- Formula
- 46 listed ingredients
- Source version
- Global brand store
- Formula checked
- 7 October 2026
Inside the formula
A few ingredients worth getting to know, and the roles they play.
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Ingredients, decoded
The ingredient list below comes from the brand's formula listing. Open an explanation to see the evidence and things to keep in mind.
| On the label | What it does | The plain-English take |
|---|---|---|
| Aqua/Water | Fragrance supportDissolving ingredients | Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. Helps other ingredients dissolve in the formula. |
| Glycerin | Moisture bindingSkin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredientsTexture | |
| Butylene Glycol | Moisture bindingSkin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredientsTexture | |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Skin conditioningFragrance support | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 OLEFIN) | Skin conditioningSofteningTexture | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Helps soften and smooth the skin. |
| Dimethicone | Foam controlFragrance supportSkin conditioningSofteningSkin protection | Helps reduce foaming while a product is made or applied. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Cetyl Ethylhexanoate | Softening | Helps soften and smooth the skin. |
| Hydroxypropyl Bislauramide MEA | Softening | Helps soften and smooth the skin. |
| 1,2-Hexanediol | Skin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredients | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Cholesterol | Light stabilitySkin conditioningSofteningMixing oil and waterTexture | Helps protect the formula from changes caused by light. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Sodium Surfactin | CleansingGel textureMixing oil and water | Helps remove dirt and residue from the skin. Helps the formula form a gel. |
| Glyceryl Caprylate | SofteningMixing oil and water | Helps soften and smooth the skin. Helps oil and water combine in a formula. |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | Skin conditioningOdour controlFragrance support | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Helps reduce or cover unwanted odour. |
| Disodium EDTA | Formula stabilityFragrance supportTexture | Binds metal ions that can interfere with the formula. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Behenic Acid | CleansingFormula appearanceMixing oil and water | Helps remove dirt and residue from the skin. Makes a formula less transparent. |
| Squalane | SofteningSkin conditioningLipid support | Helps soften and smooth the skin. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Panthenol | Skin conditioningFragrance support | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Allantoin | ComfortSkin conditioningSkin protection | Helps ease discomfort on skin or the scalp. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Hydrogenated Lecithin | Mixing oil and waterSkin conditioning | Helps oil and water combine in a formula. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | Formula stabilityFormula appearanceSofteningCleansingMixing oil and waterFoam supportTexture | Helps an emulsion stay mixed. Makes a formula less transparent. |
| Tocopherol | Skin conditioningAntioxidantFragrance support | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Slows reactions involving oxygen, helping protect against oxidation. |
| Betaine | Moisture bindingSkin conditioningTexture | Attracts and holds water. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Stearic Acid | CleansingFormula stabilityScentLipid supportMixing oil and water | Helps remove dirt and residue from the skin. Helps an emulsion stay mixed. |
| Propanediol | Moisture bindingFragrance supportDissolving ingredientsTexture | Attracts and holds water. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Sodium PCA | Moisture bindingSkin conditioning | Attracts and holds water. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | Moisture bindingSkin conditioning | |
| Sodium Lactate | pH controlMoisture bindingSurface exfoliation | Helps keep the formula's acidity at the intended level. Attracts and holds water. |
| PCA | Moisture bindingMoisture support | Attracts and holds water. Helps support the skin's water content. |
| Serine | ScentSkin conditioning | Adds or changes the product's scent. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Alanine | ScentSkin conditioning | Adds or changes the product's scent. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Glycine | pH controlSkin conditioning | Helps keep the formula's acidity at the intended level. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid | Moisture bindingSkin conditioning | |
| Ceramide NP | Skin conditioning | |
| Glutamic Acid | Moisture binding | Attracts and holds water. |
| Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer | Moisture bindingSkin conditioning | Attracts and holds water. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Lysine HCL | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Threonine | Hair shaping | Changes the shape of hair for waving or straightening. |
| Arginine | Skin conditioningScent | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Adds or changes the product's scent. |
| Hyaluronic Acid | Moisture bindingMoisture supportSkin conditioning | |
| Ceramide NS | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Phytosphingosine | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Ceramide AP | Skin conditioning | |
| Ceramide AS | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Proline | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate | Moisture binding | Attracts and holds water. |
| Ceramide EOP | Skin conditioning |
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Sources
- COSRX: The Ceramide Skin Barrier Moisturizing MistChecked 2026-10-07T13:13:48.160101+00:00