Victoria Beauty Cooling Gel for Face and Body with 99% Aloe Vera Versus The Face Shop Jeju Aloe Fresh Soothing Gel Tube
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe body lotions. They have a total of 8 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 oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Victoria Beauty Cooling Gel for Face and Body with 99% Aloe Vera 14 ingredients
The Face Shop Jeju Aloe Fresh Soothing Gel Tube 35 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Victoria Beauty Cooling Gel for Face and Body with 99% Aloe Vera 14 ingredients
The Face Shop Jeju Aloe Fresh Soothing Gel Tube 35 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTriethanolamine
BufferingBis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientGlyceryl Polyacrylate
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitrus Paradisi Seed Extract
Masking
Artemisia Princeps Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus/Aloe Barbadensis Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
MaskingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningMorus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Officinalis Extract
Antimicrobial
Water
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Alcohol Denat., Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Allantoin, Betaine, Sodium Polyacrylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus Paradisi Seed Extract, Artemisia Princeps Extract, Butylene Glycol, Polyglutamic Acid, Lactobacillus/Aloe Barbadensis Ferment Filtrate, Dipropylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Extract, Water, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Chlorphenesin, 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.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCarbomer 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.
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.
Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Triethanolamine is an emulsifier and pH adjuster. It is created using ethylene oxide and ammonia. This gives Triethanolamine a nitrogen core and a similar scent to ammonia.
As an emulsifier, it prevents ingredients from separating and enhances texture by adding volume to a product.
PH adjusters are common in cosmetic products. The pH of a product can affect the effectiveness of other ingredients. A product with a high pH may also irritate the skin.
Learn more about TriethanolamineWater. 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!
Learn more about WaterIngredient Ratings
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Victoria Beauty Cooling Gel for Face and Body with 99% Aloe Vera 14 ingredients
The Face Shop Jeju Aloe Fresh Soothing Gel Tube 35 ingredients
