4.4
77% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
Magic Molecule
4.4 • 65 Reviews
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4.4
77% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
Magic Molecule earns largely positive reviews for real, fast relief on eczema, sunburn, rashes, bug bites, and post‑workout breakouts, indicating the brand works; reviewers also praise its odorless, lightweight feel and portable bottles. However, reviews flag inconsistent acne results, occasional dryness or irritation, an aggressive spray that’s not a fine mist, pool‑water scent for some, and mixed efficacy on cuts and scars—useful for many first‑aid moments but not universally “magic.”
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1y ago
We are obsessed with magic molecule. We spray it on our skin constantly! My teen daughter uses it a couple times a day to manage acne. I use it on all my itches. My husband got an intense sunburn and used it on that. Love the small size too for taking in my bag. When I travel and get off a subway I’ll spray it all over my backside when I get home and use it as hand sanitizer. It’s good for everything!

1y ago
I got this to help soothe big bite irritation and I’m not sure it’s working. It feels nice when you immediately spray it but otherwise it doesn’t do anything to help with the irritation. I haven’t tried using it for skin issues but it may be better for that.

I was sold on it fixing everything. With kids they're always getting into something. But I didn't notice any difference. When my son has a rash it didn't make a deference either. I really wanted to believe in it but maybe I just didn't get the point?

Really love how this product can be used for so many skin issues - I've been testing this since they did a product launch in SoHo (just wanted to test the freebie) and can say it has helped heal + sooth my skin! After the initial product test, the small team behind the brand has given me their developed formulas, which I really appreciate since they welcome genuine feedback. A few applications I've used it for: contact dermatitis / skin rash, surface cuts / cuticle tears, mosquito bites / blisters, post-workout cleanse when I don't have time to shower immediately, general additional cleansing when needed (a light application pre-skincare when i have a breakout).
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The ingredient list is simple and very straight forward - sodium chloride is a salt derivative, which is why it cleanses and I definitely appreciate that it's been packaged in a way where it's easy to toss into a few totes / suitcase / purses so it's more accessible.

While this looks great and has an instant sense of gratification (cooling and relieving) I'm not sure this really has any long term effect to heal my cuts etc. Because it's small though it is great to travel with, so it always comes along with me.

4y ago
Absolute holy grail product! Eczema and redness completely healed :) I was excited to hear of the brand’s recent launch and have been spraying it very frequently since receiving my first two bottles a couple of weeks ago. I have fair/sensitive skin and when I learned about how safe this formula is, I was very quick to purchase. Magic Molecule does not disappoint!! Most of the eczema around my face and neck was gone after 36 hours. Can’t wait to continue using and see what else it can do.

4y ago
Wow, wow, wow! I’ve known about hypochlorous acid and it’s many superpowers for years now but could never find a product on the shelf with FDA clearance. Call me crazy, but that’s super important for me. Magic Molecule is the only hocl product I’ve found that isn’t loaded with other ingredients that claim to work AND is FDA cleared. I already reordered another 2-pack 🤭

9mo ago
ive tried other hydrachrloric acid spays and this one is by far my favorite. I now keep one in my car and one at home I use it for acne prevention after working out and I just bought another one for my daughter to keep in her gym locker
I got this to help heal scabs and blisters after wearing uncomfortable shoes. It really helped relieve pain and irritations. I would say it also expedited the amount of time it took to recover. I think it’s a great product! A bit high of a price point for the quantity they give in the bottle. But definitely works!
3y ago
Hypochlorous acid. is an amazing ingredient. Personally, hypochlourous sprays have helped me heal my acne-prone skin and get it to a much more comfortable state. I have also tried the Tower28 SOS spray and will say that the two products are quite comparable. Magic Molecule has great sales and a cute blue/white aesthetic. 🤍💙
Didn’t see any different on blemishes or cuts or sunburns.
Cute packaging, and I think it helps speed up healing time for wounds and blisters. However, calling it "magic" is a long shot. I'd recommend purchasing a bottle of hypochlorous acid (the same ingredient in Magic Molecule!) at your local drugstore for a fraction of the cost.
I had eczema nonstop for 7 months and adding this to my routine finally cured it. I would give this infinity stars if I could.
For some context, I've been using a benzoyl peroxide/clindamycin treatment for acne for 8-9 years now, but its efficacy basically halted on year 4 of use. I'm guessing that my skin became resistant to the topical antibiotic. So when I came across Magic Molecule (thank you, targeted Instagram ads), I figured I had nothing to lose and ordered it. Just one week later, my painful cystic acne and my previously bumpy texture reduced significantly. After 2-3 weeks, my skin texture was smooth with the occasional acne spot appearing, though not nearly as deep into my skin as they used to be.
Worked like magic, it took a couple of days to heal 100%. This is my go-to product for all things that need healing.
It really works! Sprayed it on some sores on my scalp that were not healing, and there was a marked uptick in the healing process. Odorless and colorless. Cute portable bottle, branding and package could be nicer looking - its a bit generic.
This stuff is amazing. I get regular nosebleeds and, after a long flight to/from Europe, was getting them basically daily for about two weeks (if not more). I substituted this stuff for my regular saline nasal spray and they completely went away that day - truly a miracle IMO. Have also used it on cuts, sunburns, and bug bites and it works wonders.
3y ago
Glad to hear this works for others, but sad it did not for me! It *might* be too potent for my sensitive skin? My personal tip would be to emphasize frequency over quantity. At the time, I was targeting multiple spells of rosacea, acne, blepharitis/styes (i know, TMI), so maybe my case was a bit too intense to cure. They say you can spray as often as you want since it's rosacea/sensitive skin friendly. But I might've overdone it because it ended up drying out my face, caused breakouts, and I still had redness. (I used it as a toner in my daily face routine, and post-gym spritzing—about 3 applications a day, for 3 months). I've used other brands before, and couldn't tell if they worked. Tried MM since it's got the highest % of HOCl on the market. Later, I read that HOCl acid should be used in small quantities, and regularly for best results. So maybe it's too potent for me personally? Since then I have stopped using HOCL altogether and my skin balanced out again. 🤷♀️ I ended up giving it to my bf to use. May update my review if he likes it! Love the site design, and excellent packaging, btw!
2y ago
I bought this when it first came out, so I've had a chance to use it for many applications. Issues it has helped with - Rashes caused by poison ivy/oak, contact dermatitis, irritation from chafing, sunburn, bug bites (bees, wasps, mosquito). Issues it has not helped with or worsened - skin dryness/eczyma, cuts and abrasions, acne. Overall it's a solid product, but you can get the store-brand equivalent without the gimmicky branding and for a much better price point.
3y ago
I've now gone through 4 bottles of Magic Molecule so I feel pretty qualified to write a review. Overall, it's gentle and non-irritating and I think it generally works, but I'm not repurchasing because it is so pricey. At the core of it, it's a hypochlorous acid solution and there are so many others on the market that are less pricey for what is essentially the same product.