SANA Nameraka Honpo Thick Gel Medicated Whitening Versus The OMI Brotherhood Sun Bears Alova Gel 99% Aloe
Updated on February 25, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or silicones
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Ingredient Info
SANA Nameraka Honpo Thick Gel Medicated Whitening 23 ingredients
The OMI Brotherhood Sun Bears Alova Gel 99% Aloe 9 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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SANA Nameraka Honpo Thick Gel Medicated Whitening 23 ingredients
The OMI Brotherhood Sun Bears Alova Gel 99% Aloe 9 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Arbutin
Antioxidant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
2-Ethylhexanol
1,5-Pentanediol
SolventMilk Ferment
Skin ConditioningEel Extract
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Acrylic Acid
C8-22 Alkyl Acrylates/Methacrylic Acid Crosspolymer
Glycerin Methyl Ether
Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate
CleansingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingEthylhexanal
Perfuming
Sodium Sulfate
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Decylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHexamethylenediamine/Mdi Copolymer
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Sodium Oxide
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Arbutin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, 2-Ethylhexanol, 1,5-Pentanediol, Milk Ferment, Eel Extract, Butylene Glycol, Acrylic Acid, C8-22 Alkyl Acrylates/Methacrylic Acid Crosspolymer, Glycerin Methyl Ether, Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Ethylhexanal, Sodium Sulfate, Behenyl Alcohol, Decylene Glycol, Hexamethylenediamine/Mdi Copolymer, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Oxide, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
Ingredient Ratings
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SANA Nameraka Honpo Thick Gel Medicated Whitening 23 ingredients
The OMI Brotherhood Sun Bears Alova Gel 99% Aloe 9 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
SANA Nameraka Honpo Thick Gel Medicated Whitening 23 ingredients
The OMI Brotherhood Sun Bears Alova Gel 99% Aloe 9 ingredients
4.5/5 but I'll give it 5 stars
The OMI Brotherhood's aloe gels are so underrated. Like, this is the only aloe vera gel from a major cosmetics brand I've tested that doesn't have any ethanol, fragrance, methylparaben or other major irritants/comedogenic products in it. That's rare, given that many major brands such as Nature Republic or Mediheal include such unwanted additives in similar Show more
