Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Benton Aloe Propolis Soothing Gel versus Benton Aloe Real Cool Soothing Gel .
Last updated on April 21, 2024. Published on January 17, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
Benton Aloe Propolis Soothing Gel 20 ingredients
Benton Aloe Real Cool Soothing Gel 14 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Benton Aloe Propolis Soothing Gel 20 ingredients
Benton Aloe Real Cool Soothing Gel 14 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Benton Aloe Propolis Soothing Gel 20 ingredients
Benton Aloe Real Cool Soothing Gel 14 ingredients
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice 80% • Propolis Extract • Pentylene Glycol • Butylene Glycol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Glycerin • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Betaine • Water • Portulaca Oleracea Extract • Allantoin • Houttuynia Cordata Extract • Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract • Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract • Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract • Acorus Calamus Root Extract • Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract • Caprylyl Glycol • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Arginine
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract 93% • 1,2-Hexanediol • Propanediol • Laminaria Japonica Extract • Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract • Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract • Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract • Glycerin • Pentylene Glycol • Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract • Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Extract • Carbomer • Arginine • Sodium Phytate
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolBenton Aloe Propolis Soothing Gel contains this as ingredient number 3.
Benton Aloe Real Cool Soothing Gel contains this as ingredient number 9.
1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.
Benton Aloe Propolis Soothing Gel contains this as ingredient number 5.
Benton Aloe Real Cool Soothing Gel contains this as ingredient number 2.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinBenton Aloe Propolis Soothing Gel contains this as ingredient number 6.
Benton Aloe Real Cool Soothing Gel contains this as ingredient number 8.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae.
You may know Aloe to be a good sunburn reliever and inflammation reducer. This is because it contains many components that are known to help reduce irritation and itchiness. These include vitamins, amino acids, polysaccharides, and more. The high water content of aloe also helps give a cooling effect.
Aloe contains the antioxidants Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins neutralize free radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
The aloe plant is naturally abundant in polysaccharides, a carbohydrate made of sugar molecules. Polysaccharides help hydrate your skin by mimicking your skin's natural carbohydrates.
As it is easily absorbed by the skin, aloe is a great moisturizer. It is both a humectant and emollient. Emollients help trap moisture in your skin, keeping your skin soft. Humectants draw water from the air to your skin.
Other components of aloe include sugars such as monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, choline, many common minerals such as calcium, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Aloe does not protect against UV rays, despite it soothing sunburns.
There are over 420 species of aloe but Aloe Barbadensis is the most commonly used for topical products.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractBenton Aloe Propolis Soothing Gel contains this as ingredient number 7.
Benton Aloe Real Cool Soothing Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.
Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineBenton Aloe Propolis Soothing Gel contains this as ingredient number 20.
Benton Aloe Real Cool Soothing Gel contains this as ingredient number 13.
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Benton Aloe Propolis Soothing Gel 20 ingredients
Benton Aloe Real Cool Soothing Gel 14 ingredients
Usage
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Benton Aloe Propolis Soothing Gel 20 ingredients
Benton Aloe Real Cool Soothing Gel 14 ingredients
Reviews
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Benton Aloe Propolis Soothing Gel 20 ingredients
MoonBeam
Oh No No No
I did not like this at all, this dried out my skin immediately, that it felt so tight. I have very oily skin and I had to put another...
Oh No No No
I did not like this at all, this dried out my skin immediately, that it felt so tight. I have very oily skin and I had to put another moisturiser on top it was that try. I also did not like the smell either, I don't like fragrances anyway however, this smelt bad like cat pee! I know Aloe is known to have a smell but this was slightly different. The smell also lingered on my face under my sunscreen all day. I will never use this again.
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strawberry
This is the best moisturizer I've ever used. My skin is super oily, and I live in a very humid area (sometimes 98%). No matter which moisturizer I...
This is the best moisturizer I've ever used. My skin is super oily, and I live in a very humid area (sometimes 98%). No matter which moisturizer I use, if I apply more than a tiny amount, I look like I haven't washed my face or like I've been sweating. But this one feels lightweight because it gets absorbed very quickly and doesn't leave any oily, creamy, or sticky residue. It has a transparent gel texture, and I didn't notice any specific smell. Even if I use a drying face wash, it still is moisturizing enough. Overall, I only recommend it if your skin is actually very oily.
Benton Aloe Real Cool Soothing Gel 14 ingredients
sailorv
Skincare & First Aid Staple
Truly a fragrance-free aloe vera gel. Essential to have for any bouts of irritation, [sun]burns, after waxing, nicks...
Skincare & First Aid Staple
Truly a fragrance-free aloe vera gel. Essential to have for any bouts of irritation, [sun]burns, after waxing, nicks from shaving, to supplement moisture underneath lotions, etc. Leaves no residue.
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