This acne moisturizer is formulated around Galactoarabinan and Glycolic Acid to clear breakouts and refine skin texture.
This calming moisturizer is formulated around Colloidal Oatmeal and Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice to calm redness and hydrate skin.
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Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Galactoarabinan
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2
AbsorbentLecithin
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingIsostearyl Isostearate
Emollient
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Magnesium Silicate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningZinc Chloride
AntimicrobialCinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract
Antimicrobial
Thymus Vulgaris Extract
Perfuming
Malva Sylvestris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Silanetriol
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Morinda Citrifolia Callus Culture Lysate
Skin ConditioningZinc PCA
Humectant
Ganoderma Lucidum Extract
Skin Protecting
Propanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingT-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Bixa Orellana Seed Extract
MaskingTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantTin Oxide
Abrasive
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Galactoarabinan, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2, Lecithin, Pentylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Sodium Hydroxide, Isostearyl Isostearate, Isopentyldiol, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Sodium Magnesium Silicate, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Zinc Chloride, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Extract, Malva Sylvestris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Sodium Benzoate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Butylene Glycol, Hyaluronic Acid, Silanetriol, Sorbic Acid, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan Isostearate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Methyl Gluceth-20, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Morinda Citrifolia Callus Culture Lysate, Zinc PCA, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Silica, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, T-Butyl Alcohol, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Panthenol, Maltodextrin, Bixa Orellana Seed Extract, Titanium Dioxide, Mica, Tin Oxide, Disodium EDTA, Parfum
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Ingredients Explained
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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.
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