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What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Sorbitol
Humectant
Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate
CleansingDisodium 2-Sulfolaurate
CleansingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingSucrose Cocoate
Emulsifying
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Punica Granatum Seed Oil
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
Antimicrobial
Boswellia Serrata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningEthyl Vanillate
Perfuming
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Water, Rosa Damascena Flower, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate, Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate, Panthenol, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Sucrose Cocoate, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Boswellia Serrata Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Lactic Acid, Tocopherol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ethyl Vanillate, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Emollient
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Withania Somnifera Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Calendula Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract
Antimicrobial
Taraxacum Officinale Extract
Skin ConditioningUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Medicago Sativa Extract
TonicVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSambucus Nigra Fruit Extract
AstringentRubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentArctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Rugosa Flower Powder
HumectantEuphrasia Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialBeta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHypericum Perforatum Extract
AntimicrobialBerberis Vulgaris Fruit Extract
EmollientStellaria Media Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Coriandrum Sativum Extract
Skin ConditioningAesculus Hippocastanum Extract
Antioxidant
Lavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Trifolium Pratense Extract
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Salvia Officinalis Extract
Antimicrobial
Thymus Vulgaris Extract
Perfuming
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Citrus Bergamia Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Daucus Carota Fruit Oil
Perfuming
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Farnesol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Withania Somnifera Root Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract, Taraxacum Officinale Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Medicago Sativa Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Rosa Rugosa Flower Powder, Euphrasia Officinalis Extract, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Hypericum Perforatum Extract, Berberis Vulgaris Fruit Extract, Stellaria Media Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Coriandrum Sativum Extract, Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Trifolium Pratense Extract, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Citrus Bergamia Leaf Oil, Daucus Carota Fruit Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Farnesol, Limonene, Linalool
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is the filtered, stabilized liquid pressed from the inner gel of the aloe vera leaf.
In cosmetics, it shows up as either soothing active or a water-replacement base. It is roughly 98-99% water and the last 1-2% is an interesting mix of polysaccharides, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, and enzymes.
The polysaccharides do most of the work: they bind water at the skin surface for a light, non-greasy hydration boost. And one of the polysaccharides, glycomannan, is linked to fibroblast stimulation + collagen synthesis. This is also why aloe has such a long track record in wound and burn healing.
This ingredient is also calming with anti-inflammatory and mild antimicrobial activity, making it a great pick for sensitive, irritated, or post-sun skin.
Realistic expectations matter though; the solid evidence is mostly limited to hydration, soothing, and wound support. Deeper claims about anti-aging or sun protection are not well backed, and science reviews note it does not prevent radiation-induced skin injury.
Because it plays well with almost everything, it's commonly used as a base alongside other actives like niacinamide or vitamin C.
Typical usage concentrations range from 0.5% (where hydration benefits already show up) all the way to 90%+ (where it replaces water as the main base).
The safety for this ingredient is well-establish as well. Overall, this is a great supporting ingredient for those who want a boost in hydration.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuicePotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about Tocopherol
