This calming moisturizer is formulated around Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice and Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil to calm redness and hydrate skin.
This barrier-repair moisturizer is formulated around Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice and Butyrospermum Parkii Butter to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate skin.
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Sucrose Stearate
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
Emollient
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ledum Groenlandicum Extract
MaskingTheobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Lysolecithin
EmulsifyingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPullulan
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Beta-Sitosterol
Emulsion Stabilising
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Squalene
Emollient
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycerin, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Sucrose Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil, Ledum Groenlandicum Extract, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Lysolecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Gluconolactone, Xanthan Gum, Pullulan, Tocopherol, Beta-Sitosterol, Sodium Benzoate, Squalene
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil is a plant oil derived from the seeds of a sunflower.
It is rich in fatty acids, primarily linoleic acid and oleic acid. This gives it emollient and skin conditioning properties.
The reason this ingredient is so effective is because it forms a thin film on the skin that reduces transepidermal water loss (TEWL) while supplying linoleic acid to the stratum corneum to improve barrier strength.
The high linoleic acid content is particularly noteworthy for acne-prone skin.
Research suggests that acne-prone skin tends to be deficient in linoleic acid in sebum. Topical application may help replenish this to support a healthier follicular environment and less comedone-promoting sebum.
One randomized study found sunflower seed oil preserved skin barrier integrity in adult volunteers with and without atopic dermatitis (outperforming olive oil).
This ingredient is well-studied, gentle, and an effective emollient suitable for most skin types.
On fungal acne: This ingredient may not be Fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) safe. This is because it contains fatty acids with carbon chain lengths in the C11-C24 range.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilWater. 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!
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