Derma Health's SkinLabs Moisturising Aloe Vera Gel Versus The OMI Brotherhood Sun Bears Alova Gel 99% Aloe
Updated on February 25, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Derma Health's SkinLabs Moisturising Aloe Vera Gel 8 ingredients
The OMI Brotherhood Sun Bears Alova Gel 99% Aloe 9 ingredients
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Derma Health's SkinLabs Moisturising Aloe Vera Gel 8 ingredients
The OMI Brotherhood Sun Bears Alova Gel 99% Aloe 9 ingredients
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterTriethanolamine is an emulsifier and pH adjuster. It is created using ethylene oxide and ammonia. This gives Triethanolamine a nitrogen core and a similar scent to ammonia.
As an emulsifier, it prevents ingredients from separating and enhances texture by adding volume to a product.
PH adjusters are common in cosmetic products. The pH of a product can affect the effectiveness of other ingredients. A product with a high pH may also irritate the skin.
Learn more about TriethanolamineCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
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Derma Health's SkinLabs Moisturising Aloe Vera Gel 8 ingredients
The OMI Brotherhood Sun Bears Alova Gel 99% Aloe 9 ingredients
Reviews
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Derma Health's SkinLabs Moisturising Aloe Vera Gel 8 ingredients
A great alternative to the sebamed face care gel, as it quite expensive compares to this, using this as moisturizer day & night, it hydrates my skin but doesnt make it oily, skin is less oily than usual, fungal acne safe, but it kind of stings my skin af but doesnt damages my skin(????) it also have this kinda like chemical gasoline scent idk how to explain it prolly from the naturaly derive Show more
The OMI Brotherhood Sun Bears Alova Gel 99% Aloe 9 ingredients
4.5/5 but I'll give it 5 stars
The OMI Brotherhood's aloe gels are so underrated. Like, this is the only aloe vera gel from a major cosmetics brand I've tested that doesn't have any ethanol, fragrance, methylparaben or other major irritants/comedogenic products in it. That's rare, given that many major brands such as Nature Republic or Mediheal include such unwanted additives in similar Show more
