SNP Aloe Vera Intensive Soothing Gel Versus The Saem Jeju Fresh Aloe Emulsion 86%
Updated on December 03, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
SNP Aloe Vera Intensive Soothing Gel 27 ingredients
The Saem Jeju Fresh Aloe Emulsion 86% 41 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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SNP Aloe Vera Intensive Soothing Gel 27 ingredients
The Saem Jeju Fresh Aloe Emulsion 86% 41 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Betaine
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTriethanolamine
BufferingLactobacillus
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Polyacrylate
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Octanediol
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialLavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Monarda Didyma Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Officinalis Oil
Masking
Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMentha Viridis Extract
MaskingArtemisinin
AntimicrobialEDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Water, Alcohol, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Betaine, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Lactobacillus, Allantoin, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Butylene Glycol, Polyglutamic Acid, Octanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chamomilla Recutita Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Monarda Didyma Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Mentha Viridis Extract, Artemisinin, EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Parfum
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingDimethicone
Emollient
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingArachidyl Alcohol
EmollientChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingArachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Glucose
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Citrus Nobilis Fruit Extract
MaskingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Potassium Laurate
EmulsifyingAngelica Keiskei Extract
Antioxidant
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentPropanediol
Solvent
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Malva Sylvestris Extract
AstringentMelissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAlchemilla Vulgaris Leaf Extract
Antioxidant
Achillea Millefolium Extract
CleansingVeronica Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPrimula Veris Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether
StabilisingWater
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Glycereth-26, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, C14-22 Alcohols, Arachidyl Alcohol, Chlorphenesin, Dimethiconol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Behenyl Alcohol, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Arachidyl Glucoside, Potassium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Glucose, Butylene Glycol, Citrus Nobilis Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Potassium Laurate, Angelica Keiskei Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Propanediol, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Malva Sylvestris Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Alchemilla Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Veronica Officinalis Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Primula Veris Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether, Water, Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is usually an astringent alcohol.
These alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Fatty alcohols come from plant oils such as coconut oil. These can help hydrate the skin and are non-irritating. Some fatty alcohols include cetyl and stearyl alcohol.
Learn more about AlcoholButylene 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 GlycolChlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.
Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPhenoxyethanol 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.
Water. 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. Stay hydrated!
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