What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Lactobacillus/Tomato Fruit Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Keratin Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningAcyl Coenzyme A Desaturase
Skin ConditioningCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCocos Nucifera Water
Masking
Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Polyquaternium-10
Juniperus Communis Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingParfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Propylene Glycol, Lactobacillus/Tomato Fruit Ferment Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Keratin Amino Acids, Acyl Coenzyme A Desaturase, Cetrimonium Chloride, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Cocos Nucifera Water, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Polyquaternium-10, Juniperus Communis Fruit Extract, Polysorbate 20, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitol
Humectant
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingCitrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water
MaskingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Honey Extract
Humectant
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Sorbitol, Sclerotium Gum, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Gluconolactone, Sodium Benzoate, Calcium Gluconate, Potassium Sorbate, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Glycerin, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Citric Acid, Maltodextrin, Honey Extract, Linalool
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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.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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