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Isntree Aloe Soothing Gel Fresh Type Versus La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra Dermallergo Serum

General Moisturizer
Serum
Korean Brand South Korea
French Brand France

Updated on March 23, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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About this product

About this product

At a glance

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Benefits

Benefits

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

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Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.

This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.

Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.

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Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

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.

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Solvent

Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin. 

It’s often used to:

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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When to use

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Isntree Aloe Soothing Gel Fresh Type 12 ingredients

4.7 /5
from 6 ratings
Absorbs Well (2) Great Value (2) Hydrating (2)
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Jaelena Guittu

2 months ago
Review

I've been using this moisturizer for 4 months with my accutane treatment and the experience has been good. It's a very hydrating moisturizer but it dries down on your face feeling like there's a film formed on your face if you put too much. Though it wont be a problem if you have other steps in your routine other than moisturizing. A small amount of the product goes a long way. It's texture is Show more

#great value
#hydrating
#light
#absorbs well

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra Dermallergo Serum 15 ingredients

2.5 /5
from 2 ratings
No Scent (2) Expensive (1) Heavy (1)
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Helena Ruão

9 months ago
Review

Expensive, and it did nothing for me - I didn't notice any soothing or red reduction from my seb derm after using it for more than 1 year. My combination skin still felt tight in the winter, and oily in the summer. Sadly, this is an anecdotal serum.

#expensive
#no scent
#doesn't work
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Y-Lan

8 months ago
Review

This serum deeply hydrates my skin. It’s quite thick and sticky so I would recommend applying it only during the night routine. It’s perfect when my skin needs to be moisturized. My acne-prone skin did not have any problem with it.

#hydrating
#heavy
#sticky
#no scent