Trader Joe's Aloe Vera Gel Versus CVS Health Aftersun Aloe Vera Lotion
Updated on July 21, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Trader Joe's Aloe Vera Gel 17 ingredients
CVS Health Aftersun Aloe Vera Lotion 19 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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Trader Joe's Aloe Vera Gel 17 ingredients
CVS Health Aftersun Aloe Vera Lotion 19 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
C14-28 Alkyl Acid
Lauryl Acrylate
PEG-Crosspolymer
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Tetrasodium EDTA
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Tocopheryl Acetate, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Butylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, C14-28 Alkyl Acid, Lauryl Acrylate, PEG-Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Tetrasodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sorbitol
Humectant
Triethanolamine
BufferingPEG-75 Lanolin
Emollient
Methylparaben
Preservative
Imidazolidinyl Urea
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Propylparaben
Preservative
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Paraffinum Liquidum, Stearic Acid, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Sorbitol, Triethanolamine, PEG-75 Lanolin, Methylparaben, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Parfum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Propylparaben, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hydrolyzed Collagen, CI 19140, CI 16035
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 comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.
Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.
It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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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Trader Joe's Aloe Vera Gel 17 ingredients
CVS Health Aftersun Aloe Vera Lotion 19 ingredients
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