Judging from the ingredient list, "ADVANCED CLINICALS - Aloe Vera Cream" works well for improving skin hydration This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Humectants in this product (glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, butylene glycol and caprylyl glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (paraffinum liquidum, isopropyl myristate, vitis vinifera seed oil, caprylic/capric triglyceride and cetearyl alcohol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
This product also contains vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this moisturizer it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (0.30% - 0.70%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails at around 15.00$ in the United States, for 115.95A$ in Australia and for 24.97£ in the United Kingdom.
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”: these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses
moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels
less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
caprylic/capric triglyceride, isopropyl myristate.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with
the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
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US Retailers
$14.99
In stock
Size: 1.05 Pounds
16oz Advanced Clinicals Aloe Vera Cream. Aloe Vera with Vitamin C, Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin E cream for dry, rough skin, and redness. Large spa size 16oz cream with pump. (1 Pound (Pack of 1))
Price as of 2/3/2023 1:26 GMT.
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Advanced Clinicals
$15.00
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Aloe Vera Cream
AU Retailers
A$129.69
In stock
Size: 2.1 Pounds
Advanced Clinicals 16Oz Aloe Vera Cream. Aloe Vera With Vitamin C, Hyaluronic Acid And Vitamin E Cream For Dry, Rough Skin, And Redness. Large Spa Size 16Oz Cream With Pump. (Two - 16 Oz)
Price as of 2/6/2023 14:57 GMT.
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UK Retailers
£24.97
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Size: 0.25 Pounds
Advanced Clinicals Instant Wrinkle Tightening Cream. Targets and improves the look of sagging skin, dryness, aging, tired skin, wrinkles, and fine lines. Oat Extract, Vitamin E, and Aloe Vera. 2oz
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
