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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Nuface Aqua Gel Activator versus Holika Holika Aloe 99% Soothing Gel .

Published on December 03, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens and fragrances

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Facial Treatment American Brand United States
Body Lotion South Korean Brand South Korea

Facial Treatment

Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.

Body Lotion

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

Price

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Buy Aqua Gel Activator

Starts at $35.00
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Starts at $4.97

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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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Anti-Aging (2)
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (2)
Rosacea
Eczema

Benefits

Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema
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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.

1
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming
Community Rating: Disliked

Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.

Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.

Nuface Aqua Gel Activator contains this as ingredient number 10.

Holika Holika Aloe 99% Soothing Gel contains this as ingredient number 11.

2
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.

Nuface Aqua Gel Activator contains this as ingredient number 23.

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

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

36% are loved or liked
24% have mixed ratings
16% are disliked or very disliked
24% have no rating yet
35% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
47% are disliked or very disliked
12% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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Nuface Aqua Gel Activator 25 ingredients

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Holika Holika Aloe 99% Soothing Gel 17 ingredients

3.0 /5
from 2 ratings
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Nhishka

1 year ago · Combination Skin
Review

No effect
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