What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Camellia Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant
Cetearyl Palmitate
EmollientSpirulina Platensis Extract
Skin ProtectingOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Melia Azadirachta Extract
Skin ConditioningFragaria Indica Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Mauritianum Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Basilicum Extract
Antioxidant
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tanacetum Annuum Flower Oil
Masking
Carica Papaya Fruit
Skin ConditioningPassiflora Edulis Fruit
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Citric Acid
Buffering
Nonyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Alcohol, Camellia Sinensis Extract, Cetearyl Palmitate, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Melia Azadirachta Extract, Fragaria Indica Extract, Solanum Mauritianum Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Tanacetum Annuum Flower Oil, Carica Papaya Fruit, Passiflora Edulis Fruit, Stearic Acid, Citric Acid, Nonyl Alcohol
Water
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Flower Water
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ethyl Palmate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Sorbitan Palmitate
Emulsifying
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Fucus Vesiculosus Extract
Emollient
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract
Perfuming
Achillea Millefolium Extract
CleansingSambucus Nigra Flower Extract
RefreshingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Oil
Masking
Flower Extract
Water, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethyl Palmate, Glycerin, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Cetyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Palmitate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract, Niacinamide, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Oil, Flower Extract
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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.
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 JuiceThis ingredient is also known as olive oil. It has been used in skincare for centuries and science largely backs up its reputation as a nourishing emollient.
The main components of olive oil are oleic acid (55-83%), linoleic acid (3.5-20%), and palmitic acid (7-20%). Oleic acid promotes skin regeneration and helps regulate inflammatory responses.
Squalene is also naturally present in olive oil and exhibits moisturizing and antioxidant properties.
The polyphenols in olive oil also show anti-aging promise; one clinical study found a measurable improvement in skin appearance after 30 days of topical serum use.
Just be aware that applying olive oil directly to skin can weaken the barrier and cause redness. One study with volunteers found even people without sensitive skin experienced a significant reduction in stratum corneum integrity and induced mild erythema.
It's best to use this ingredient as part of a carefully crafted formula (instead of putting it on skin directly from the bottle).
Because it has a 2-3 on the comedogenic scale, it is a moderate risk for acne-prone skin. However, the overall formulation of a product matters more than a few ingredients with comedogenic ratings.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because of the oleic and palmitic acid content. These fall within the C11-24 fatty acid range that the Malassezia yeast can metabolize to grow.
Overall, olive oil is a well-studied and nourishing skincare ingredient.
Learn more about Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
