African Botanics Micro-Hydration Activator Mist 50ml — 6% Niacinamide and five marine algae mist for pore refinement, hydration, and even skin tone

Micro-Hydration Activator Mist

Name: Micro-Hydration Activator Mist
Brand: African Botanics
SKU: BNAM-62
Price: 80.0 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 5.0 (8 reviews)

Marine Bioactive Hydration Treatment

$80.00

(8)

50ML / 1.7OZ

Micro-Hydration Activator Mist is an advanced marine bioactive treatment that restores optimal moisture levels while preparing the skin for subsequent skincare. Five micro- and macro-algae bioactives, 6% Niacinamide and Polyglutamic Acid help attract and re...

Micro-Hydration Activator Mist

Benefits

Deep, lasting hydration
Plumper, healthier-looking skin
Calmer, more balanced complexion
Enhanced skincare performance

Suitable For

All skin types
Dry, dehydrated or sensitive skin
Frequent travelers and office environments
Skin exposed to environmental stress

Key Features

Marine biotechnology complex
Five micro & macro algae bio extracts
Bio-adaptive South African botanicals
pH-balanced · Vegan · Cruelty-Free

Marine Bioactive Hydration Treatment 50ML / 1.7OZ

Micro-Hydration Activator Mist ★ 5.0 (8 Reviews)

1

PREPARE

Cleanse thoroughly. Leave skin slightly damp to support optimal hydration and enhance the performance of the treatments that follow.

MIST

Mist liberally over the face, neck and décolleté until skin feels comfortably hydrated. Reapply throughout the day whenever skin needs an instant boost of moisture.

ACTIVATE

Allow the formula to settle for several moments as marine bioactives and botanical humectants replenish hydration and restore skin's natural balance.

SEAL

Follow with your preferred African Botanics serum, moisturizer or facial oil while skin remains slightly damp to help lock in hydration and maximize efficacy.

The Formula

Hydration comes first

Every treatment performs better when skin is properly hydrated. Developed as the essential first step, this intelligent hydration treatment restores moisture while preparing the complexion to fully benefit from every product that follows.

The Technology

Marine intelligence, reimagined

Five complementary algae bio extracts deliver advanced hydration, antioxidant protection and visible skin revitalization through the remarkable adaptive intelligence of marine biotechnology.

The Source

Inspired by two extraordinary ecosystems

The ocean and the landscapes of Southern Africa share one defining characteristic: adaptation.
Marine algae survive through constant environmental change, while South African botanicals have evolved under intense sun, drought and seasonal extremes. Their remarkable resilience inspired a hydration treatment that helps skin continuously adapt to the demands of modern life.

The Ingredients

Hydration through biological diversity

Rather than relying on a single humectant, the formula combines marine biotechnology with bio-adaptive botanical science to support hydration through multiple complementary pathways.

Five algae bio extracts work alongside Polyglutamic Acid, Niacinamide, Aloe Ferox, Rooibos, Honeybush and Kigelia to replenish moisture, calm visible redness, strengthen the skin barrier and prepare the complexion for optimal skin performance.

I.

MULTI-LEVEL HYDRATION

Polyglutamic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid and botanical humectants work across complementary moisture pathways to attract and retain water at the skin's surface. The result is sustained hydration with a visibly plumper, smoother and more supple appearance.

II.

MARINE BIOTECHNOLOGY

Five algae bio-extracts deliver naturally occurring polysaccharides, minerals and antioxidant compounds that reinforce the formula's moisture-retaining architecture while supporting skin exposed to dehydration and daily environmental stress.

III.

6% NIACINAMIDE

At a concentrated 6% level, Niacinamide supports barrier function while helping improve the appearance of enlarged pores, uneven tone and textural irregularities. It transforms the formula from a simple hydration mist into a daily skin-conditioning treatment.

IV.

THE ACTIVATION STEP

Designed as the first treatment step after cleansing, the micro-fine mist evenly saturates the complexion with humectants and water-soluble actives before serum and moisturizer. It creates a hydrated, conditioned surface for the ritual that follows.

Active Ingredients

MARINE BIOACTIVE HYDRATION COMPLEX

[ MARINE HYDRATION ]

The foundation of the formula is an advanced marine biotechnology complex composed of five complementary micro and macro algae bio extracts sourced from diverse ocean ecosystems. Rich in naturally occurring polysaccharides, minerals and antioxidants, these marine bioactives continuously replenish hydration, improve visible firmness and help strengthen the skin's moisture barrier while supporting healthier-looking skin.

Benefits
Continuous hydration • Improves visible firmness • Strengthens the skin barrier • Helps defend against environmental stress

Source
Five complementary micro & macro algae bio extracts: Brown Algae • Red Seaweed • Red Micro-Algae • Spirulina • Sea Fennel

POLYGLUTAMIC ACID + HYALURONIC ACID

II

POLYGLUTAMIC ACID + HYALURONIC ACID

SKIN BARRIER DEFENSE

III

SKIN BARRIER DEFENSE

BIO-ADAPTIVE BOTANICAL RECOVERY

IV

BIO-ADAPTIVE BOTANICAL RECOVERY

Explore all ingredients

KEY INGREDIENTS: 6% NIACINAMIDE: VISIBLY MINIMIZES ENLARGED PORES; IMPROVES UNEVEN SKIN TONE; SOFTENS FINE LINES AND WRINKLES; DIMINISHES DULLNESS COLLOIDAL SILVER: REDUCES REDNESS AND ACNE POLYGLUTAMIC ACID: PREVENTS DEHYDRATION; REDUCES THE APPEARANCE OF WRINKLES OR FINE LINES BAOBAB FRUIT + POMEGRANATE: NOURISHING AND BRIGHTENING, IT IMPROVES SKIN TONE AND ELASTICITY RED ALGAE + SPIRULINA: STIMULATE COLLAGEN; FIRM THE SKIN BROWN ALGAE + SEA FENNEL: ANTI-AGING PROPERTIES AND HELPS INHIBIT GLYCATION RED SEAWEED + RED MICRO-ALGAE: ANTI-AGING AND REPAIRING HONEYBUSH + ROOIBOS LEAF: SOOTHE AND REDUCE REDNESS ALOE FEROX + KIGELIA: FIRM AND HYDRATE AROMATHERAPY NOTES: CAPE ROSE GERANIUM: SOOTHING AND BALANCING PETITGRAIN: PETITGRAIN: PROMOTES RELAXATION BERGAMOT: HELPS BALANCE SKIN CONDITIONS LIKE ACNE, ECZEMA AND PSORIASIS COMMIPHORA (NAMIBIAN MYRRH): WARM, CITRUS, EARTHY NOTE RELAXING THE NERVOUS SYSTEM INCI LIST: Aqua, Niacinamide, Colloidal Silver, Polyglutamic Acid, Cannabis sativa leaf extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Adansonia Digitata Fruit Extract, Propanediol, Porphyra Umbilicalis Extract, Spirulina Maxima Extract, Himanthalia Elongata Extract, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Palmaria Palmata Extract, Gigartina Stellata Extract, Azelamidopropyl Dimethyl Amine, Butylene Glycol, Isostearyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol Cocoate, Ethylcellulose, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Cyclopia Genistoides (Honeybush) Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Kigelia Africana Leaf Extract, Aspalathus Linearis (Rooibos) Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Bulbine Frutescens, Hyaluronic Acid, Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract, Pelargonium Roseum Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Petitgrain) Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Commiphora Myrrha Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin. Contains ethically and responsibly sourced ingredients. 100% Vegan and Cruelty-Free. Alcohol-Free formula. CAUTION: For external use only. Discontinue use if irritation occurs. THIS INGREDIENT LIST IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE REFER TO YOUR PRODUCT PACKAGING FOR THE MOST ACCURATE INFORMATION.

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This product keeps its Promise!

I really like this product. It keeps its promise to hydrate the skin. The only thing is that the mister comes out not as a mist but as a squirt of liquid. After the first couple of surprises I’ve started spraying it into my hands and then patting it all over my face and neck. It would be great to have it really come out as a mist.

Thank you for your review. On your observation about the sprayer: thank you for flagging it. If it doesn't settle into a finer mist after a few more uses (the pump can occasionally take a moment to prime), please write to us directly and we'll make it right. The hand-and-press method, in the meantime, is a beautiful way to apply it. As for the formula itself — the Micro-Hydration Activator Mist is a marine bioactive treatment built on Polyglutamic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, five algae bio-extracts, and 6% Niacinamide, formulated to address hydration as a complete system rather than a surface refresh. We are so glad it's earned its place in your routine.

I like this product a lot though I'm not certain

I like this product a lot though I'm not certain what exactly it does except
make my skin look and feel moist and rejeuvenated.

Thank you for returning to share this. To answer your question: hydration is not simply the presence of water, but the skin's ability to attract, retain, and regulate it - which is the work the Micro-Hydration Activator Mist is designed to do. A marine bioactive treatment built on Polyglutamic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, five algae bio-extracts, and 6% Niacinamide, it addresses hydration as a complete system: replenishing moisture, supporting the barrier, and preparing the skin to receive the serums and creams that follow. The effect is quiet and cumulative, which is exactly the intention. We are happy to be part of your ritual.

Exceptional products

I have had great results using this in combination with the collagen activator serum. Definite improvement in my skin and particularly the firmness of the skin on my neck. Interested in trying the neck and décolletage serum to further boost results.

Alicia, this is lovely to read. The Micro-Hydration Activator Mist and the Firming + Lifting Collagen Activator Serum are a pairing we recommend often — the mist prepares the skin so the serum absorbs at depth rather than sitting on the surface. On the Neck & Décolleté Treatment Emulsion, yes — a beautiful next step. It's formulated for the thinner, more delicate skin and layers seamlessly with what you're already using.

The best Hydration Activator I’ve ever used

Just wow, worth the money it’s such a beautiful product and amazing customer service

Will forever repurchase

Gorgeous, amazing , obsessed! Gives a lovely glow and super hydrating. Will repurchase forever!! A must have!!

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FAQ

What is the Micro-Hydration Activator Mist?

A multitasking mist combining five micro and macro algae bio-extracts with 6% Niacinamide, Colloidal Silver, and Polyglutamic Acid. It delivers micro-droplets of supercharged hydration to plump, refine pores, restore pH balance, and enhance the performance of every product that follows.

What does it do?

Niacinamide at 6% visibly minimizes pores, improves uneven tone, softens fine lines, and diminishes dullness. Colloidal Silver reduces redness and acne. Polyglutamic Acid prevents dehydration and reduces the appearance of fine lines. Brown Algae and Sea Fennel inhibit glycation and slow visible aging. Red Algae and Spirulina stimulate collagen and firm. Aloe Ferox and Kigelia hydrate and tone. Baobab and Pomegranate brighten and improve elasticity.

How do I use it?

Morning and evening. Mist liberally over freshly cleansed skin before serums, moisturizers, and masks to amplify absorption. Spritz throughout the day to refresh makeup and infuse skin with moisture. Use as a prep step, a setter, or an on-demand hydration boost.

What are the five algae extracts and why do they matter?

The formula draws from five distinct marine sources — Red Algae, Spirulina, Brown Algae, Sea Fennel, Red Seaweed, and Red Micro-Algae — each chosen for a specific function. Together they stimulate collagen, firm, repair, and provide anti-aging and anti-pollution protection that no single extract achieves alone.

What is Colloidal Silver and what does it do?

Colloidal Silver is a suspension of microscopic silver particles with natural antibacterial properties. In this formula it reduces redness and supports skin clarity — particularly relevant for acne-prone or reactive skin types. It works in concert with Niacinamide and the botanical complex to calm inflammation and even tone.

What skin types is it suitable for?

All skin types. Particularly effective for oily, congested, uneven, reactive, and dehydrated skin. Gentle enough for sensitive skin and ideal for frequent travelers and those in demanding environmental conditions — office environments, air travel, urban pollution.

Does it contain fragrance or essential oils?

A botanical aromatherapy blend of Cape Rose Geranium, Petitgrain, Bergamot, and Commiphora (Namibian Myrrh). The scent is herbaceous, floral, and fresh — designed as a sensory experience as much as a skincare step. Patch test if you have a known essential oil sensitivity.

Is it safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

The formula contains no Retinol. As with any skincare product, consult your physician if you have specific concerns during pregnancy or nursing.

How does it differ from the Infusion Essence?

The Infusion Essence is barrier-focused and regenerative — built around Glutaminated Oligopeptides, Kalahari Desert Salt, and Immortelle Oligosaccharides for deep hydration and skin resilience. The Micro-Hydration Activator Mist is tone and clarity-focused — built around Niacinamide, Colloidal Silver, and marine algae for pore refinement, brightness, and oil-acne balance. Both can be used in the same routine; the Mist after cleansing, the Infusion Essence layered over it before serums.

Is it vegan and cruelty-free?

Yes. 100% vegan and cruelty-free.

How long does 50 ml last?

With twice-daily use as a mist step, typically 2–3 months.

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This product keeps its Promise!

I really like this product. It keeps its promise to hydrate the skin. The only thing is that the mister comes out not as a mist but as a squirt of liquid. After the first couple of surprises I’ve started spraying it into my hands and then patting it all over my face and neck. It would be great to have it really come out as a mist.

Thank you for your review. On your observation about the sprayer: thank you for flagging it. If it doesn't settle into a finer mist after a few more uses (the pump can occasionally take a moment to prime), please write to us directly and we'll make it right. The hand-and-press method, in the meantime, is a beautiful way to apply it. As for the formula itself — the Micro-Hydration Activator Mist is a marine bioactive treatment built on Polyglutamic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, five algae bio-extracts, and 6% Niacinamide, formulated to address hydration as a complete system rather than a surface refresh. We are so glad it's earned its place in your routine.

I like this product a lot though I'm not certain

I like this product a lot though I'm not certain what exactly it does except
make my skin look and feel moist and rejeuvenated.

Thank you for returning to share this. To answer your question: hydration is not simply the presence of water, but the skin's ability to attract, retain, and regulate it - which is the work the Micro-Hydration Activator Mist is designed to do. A marine bioactive treatment built on Polyglutamic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, five algae bio-extracts, and 6% Niacinamide, it addresses hydration as a complete system: replenishing moisture, supporting the barrier, and preparing the skin to receive the serums and creams that follow. The effect is quiet and cumulative, which is exactly the intention. We are happy to be part of your ritual.

Exceptional products

I have had great results using this in combination with the collagen activator serum. Definite improvement in my skin and particularly the firmness of the skin on my neck. Interested in trying the neck and décolletage serum to further boost results.

Alicia, this is lovely to read. The Micro-Hydration Activator Mist and the Firming + Lifting Collagen Activator Serum are a pairing we recommend often — the mist prepares the skin so the serum absorbs at depth rather than sitting on the surface. On the Neck & Décolleté Treatment Emulsion, yes — a beautiful next step. It's formulated for the thinner, more delicate skin and layers seamlessly with what you're already using.

The best Hydration Activator I’ve ever used

Just wow, worth the money it’s such a beautiful product and amazing customer service

Will forever repurchase

Gorgeous, amazing , obsessed! Gives a lovely glow and super hydrating. Will repurchase forever!! A must have!!

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