Luxe Organix Aloe Vera Soothing Gel Versus Fresh Skinlab K-Aloe Ice 3 in 1 Niacinamide Dark Spot Serum Cream
This calming moisturizer is formulated around Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice and Centella Asiatica Extract to calm redness and hydrate skin.
This brightening moisturizer is formulated around Niacinamide and Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Powder to fade the look of dark spots and brighten dull-looking skin.
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTriethanolamine
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingParfum
MaskingCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingLavandula Angustifolia Flower
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Water, Glycerin, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Parfum, Centella Asiatica Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate
Water
Skin ConditioningTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantPropylene Glycol
HumectantC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialZinc Oxide
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV AbsorberMethylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV FilterOctocrylene
UV AbsorberAlcohol
AntimicrobialCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingNiacinamide
SmoothingPolysorbate 60
EmulsifyingBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin ConditioningVp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Powder
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantTrehalose
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDecyl Glucoside
CleansingParfum
MaskingStearic Acid
CleansingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTrideceth-10
CleansingChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialMenthol
MaskingCalcium Pantothenate
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
AntioxidantPyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
AbsorbentSodium Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentSilica
AbrasiveCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Titanium Dioxide, Propylene Glycol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Zinc Oxide, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Octocrylene, Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Polysorbate 60, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Powder, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Aluminum Hydroxide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Trehalose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Decyl Glucoside, Parfum, Stearic Acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Xanthan Gum, Trideceth-10, Chlorphenesin, Menthol, Calcium Pantothenate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Pyridoxine Hcl, Maltodextrin, Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate, Silica, Centella Asiatica Leaf 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.
Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient 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.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
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.
Learn more about ParfumWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water