The Saem Fresh Bamboo Soothing Gel 99% Versus Holika Holika Aloe 99% Soothing Gel
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
The Saem Fresh Bamboo Soothing Gel 99% 25 ingredients
Holika Holika Aloe 99% Soothing Gel 17 ingredients
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The Saem Fresh Bamboo Soothing Gel 99% 25 ingredients
Holika Holika Aloe 99% Soothing Gel 17 ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Phyllostachys Nigra Extract 99%
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningCananga Odorata Flower Extract
Perfuming
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningMyrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTerminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMalpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPersea Gratissima Fruit Extract
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingWater
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingParfum
Masking
Phyllostachys Nigra Extract 99%, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Cananga Odorata Flower Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract, Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Madecassoside, Polysorbate 20, Carbomer, Water, Glycerin, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Potassium Hydroxide, Parfum
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Bambusa Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientZea Mays Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Sodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTriethanolamine
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Zea Mays Leaf Extract, Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Polyacrylate, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
Parfum 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.
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