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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Holika Holika Aloe 99% Soothing Gel versus A'Pieu Waterful Aloe Soothing Gel .

Published on June 29, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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Body Lotion South Korean Brand South Korea
General Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea

Body Lotion

Body lotions, creams, and butters help moisturize your body.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Benefits

Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Bambusa Vulgaris Extract comes from bamboo plant. Bamboo extract is skin conditioning and soothing.

Bamboo extract has antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution. The antioxidant property of bamboo also makes it great at healing wounds.

Bamboos are rich in Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, and copper.

A recent study found bamboo extract might interrupt the process of hyperpigmentation.

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Holika Holika Aloe 99% Soothing Gel contains this as ingredient number 4.

A'Pieu Waterful Aloe Soothing Gel contains this as ingredient number 9.

2
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil comes from hydrogenated castor oil. It is a solubilizer and emulsifier.

As a solubilizer, it helps dissolve ingredients into a water-based version. It is also an emulsifer. Emulsifier help prevent oils and water from separating. Both these properties help create evenly-spread and uniform products.

Basically, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil helps hold ingredients together.

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Holika Holika Aloe 99% Soothing Gel contains this as ingredient number 9.

A'Pieu Waterful Aloe Soothing Gel contains this as ingredient number 6.

3
What it does: Absorbent, Emollient, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Polyacrylate is the sodium salt of polyacrylic acid.

Sodium Polyacrylate is a super-absorbent polymer. It can absorb 100 to 1000 times its mass in water. As an emollient, Sodium Polyacrylate helps soften and soothe skin. Emollients work by creating a barrier to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated.

Sodium Polyacrylate is also used to stabilize products.

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Holika Holika Aloe 99% Soothing Gel contains this as ingredient number 10.

A'Pieu Waterful Aloe Soothing Gel contains this as ingredient number 11.

4
What it does: Buffering, Emulsifying, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Triethanolamine 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.

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Holika Holika Aloe 99% Soothing Gel contains this as ingredient number 12.

A'Pieu Waterful Aloe Soothing Gel contains this as ingredient number 12.

5
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.

Holika Holika Aloe 99% Soothing Gel contains this as ingredient number 13.

A'Pieu Waterful Aloe Soothing Gel contains this as ingredient number 19.

6
What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.

For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.

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Holika Holika Aloe 99% Soothing Gel contains this as ingredient number 14.

A'Pieu Waterful Aloe Soothing Gel contains this as ingredient number 20.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

35% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
47% are disliked or very disliked
12% have no rating yet
35% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
40% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Holika Holika Aloe 99% Soothing Gel 17 ingredients

3.0 /5
from 2 reviews
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Feb 7, 2023

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A'Pieu Waterful Aloe Soothing Gel 20 ingredients

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