Tower 28
Skincare
Does it live up to its claims?
Evi Evidence
Promising
2 relevant studies reviewed
Review date not recorded
Report details / 01
The hypochlorous mist moving from clinical wound care into everyday redness routines.
Claims audit / 02
Each claim is rated separately. Ingredient evidence does not prove that this finished product produces the same result.
Claim 01 / Hypochlorous acid
Hypochlorous acid is a genuine antimicrobial molecule used in wound care. Early dermatology use is promising, but this facial spray has less direct clinical evidence than established acne medicines.
See researchEvidence review / 03
Evi rates the research behind each claim. Unless an exact-product study is recorded, ingredient findings describe the ingredient—not proof that this finished formula produces the same result.
What we found
The active is real and generally gentle at low concentrations.
It may help irritated skin, but it is not a replacement for proven acne treatment.
Let it dry before applying antioxidant serums that it could oxidize.
Evidence profile
What's in it
Hypochlorous acid
soothing · cleansing, soothing
How direct is the evidence?
How the rating was reached
Promising
Evi never assigns numeric scores. The level follows fixed rules from recorded research, so the same evidence always gives the same result.
Independent summary
A credible soothing mist with promising biology and still-limited cosmetic trials.
An evidence-focused interpretation—not a diagnosis or personalized medical treatment advice.
What changed
Source library / 04
Peer-reviewed sources reviewed for this report. Study population and sample details appear only when they are present in Evi's verified record.
Claim 01
Calms redness and reduces acne-causing microbes.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons · 2020 · DOI 10.1016/j.joms.2020.06.029
Review
A review of the literature indicates that hypochlorous acid can be used with high predictability for disinfecting against the COVID-19 virus in clinical office settings.
Biomedicines · 2025 · DOI 10.3390/biomedicines13122921
Reviews clinical uses of hypochlorous acid, including for inflamed and infection-prone skin.
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Alternatives / evidence compared
Matched on verified category, use, actives, formulation, claims, attributes, size, price and evidence. Relevance depends on the claim or use case—Evi does not name a universal winner.
What is similar?
Also skincare / Also for acne / Comparable evidence-backed claim / Same promising claim-evidence level
What is different?
Different key active: Retinaldehyde, Niacinamide
Evidence for the relevant claim
For “Calms redness and shrinks pores.”: Promising — the same evidence level as the identified product’s closest claim.
What are you paying for?
No verified price is recorded.
02 / Paula's Choice
What is similar?
Also skincare / Also for acne / Comparable evidence-backed claim
What is different?
Different key active: 2% salicylic acid
Evidence for the relevant claim
For “Unclogs pores, smooths texture, and reduces breakouts.”: Strong — stronger evidence than the identified product’s closest claim.
What are you paying for?
No verified price is recorded.
What is similar?
Also skincare / Comparable evidence-backed claim / Same promising claim-evidence level
What is different?
Different key active: 633nm red light, 415nm blue light
Evidence for the relevant claim
For “Kills acne bacteria.”: Promising — the same evidence level as the identified product’s closest claim.
What are you paying for?
No verified price is recorded.
What is similar?
Also skincare / Also for inflammation
What is different?
Different key active: 96% snail secretion filtrate
Evidence for the relevant claim
No directly comparable claim is recorded; read each claim rating separately.
What are you paying for?
No verified price is recorded.
Using it / 05
A grounded starting point—not personalized medical advice.
Follow the product label and introduce one new product at a time so you can notice benefits or irritation.
Check the active ingredients and concentration, then compare the product’s claim with the evidence rating above.
Patch-test topical products and check supplements against medications, allergies, pregnancy, and existing conditions.
Purchase notes / verified retailers
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