What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningStearyl Alcohol
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingCetyl Alcohol
EmollientParfum
MaskingBehentrimonium Chloride
PreservativeGlycerin
HumectantHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingRicinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
EmollientAcetic Acid
BufferingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientMauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Keratin
HumectantNiacin
SmoothingHydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantGlycine Soja Oil
EmollientHydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Wheat Starch
Skin ConditioningMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningTrifolium Pratense Flower Extract
AstringentAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningCaramel
Cosmetic ColorantPropanediol
SolventYeast Extract
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 60
EmulsifyingDisodium Phosphate
BufferingCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientBenzoic Acid
MaskingWater, Stearyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Parfum, Behentrimonium Chloride, Glycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Acetic Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Niacin, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Tocopherol, Glycine Soja Oil, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Panthenol, Caramel, Propanediol, Yeast Extract, Polysorbate 60, Disodium Phosphate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Benzoic Acid
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyltrimonium Honey
Cetearyl Alcohol
EmollientStearalkonium Chloride
PreservativeSalvia Officinalis Leaf Powder
ExfoliatingUrtica Dioica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingTriticum Vulgare Germ Oil
EmollientBehentrimonium Methosulfate
SurfactantSilk Amino Acids
HumectantOryza Sativa Bran Oil
EmollientEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
PerfumingSorbic Acid
PreservativeOrbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
EmollientRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCaramel
Cosmetic ColorantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Honey, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearalkonium Chloride, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Powder, Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Silk Amino Acids, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Sorbic Acid, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Caramel
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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.
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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