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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing2 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Delivering an uplifting citrus fragrance, the lightweight, hydrating gel is ideal for cooling the skin in humid climates or after exposure to the sun.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": panthenol, aloe barbadensis leaf juice.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana water, Citrus grandis peel oil + 8 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juicePolysorbate 20~4.6–6.8%
Hamamelis virginiana water~4.9–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterPeg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides~3.8–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps dissolve other ingredients
More about Peg-6 caprylic/capric glyceridesWater~2.8–4.2%
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilCoceth-7~1.5–2.2%
Ppg-1-peg-9 lauryl glycol ether~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Ppg-1-peg-9 lauryl glycol etherPolysorbate 60~1.1–1.7%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCarbomer~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerEthylhexylglycerin~0.5–1.15%
Citrus grandis peel oil~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus grandis peel oilCitrus limon peel oil~0.4–0.95%
Panthenol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolDisodium edta~0.4–0.95%
Aminomethyl propanol~0.4–0.9%
Benzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Citrus aurantium amara flower oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium amara flower oilCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juicePolysorbate 20~0.35–0.75%
Hamamelis virginiana water~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterPeg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps dissolve other ingredients
More about Peg-6 caprylic/capric glyceridesWater~0.2–0.8%
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilCoceth-7~0.3–0.7%
Ppg-1-peg-9 lauryl glycol ether~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Ppg-1-peg-9 lauryl glycol etherPolysorbate 60~0.3–0.75%
Phenoxyethanol~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCarbomer~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerEthylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.8%
Citrus grandis peel oil~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus grandis peel oilCitrus limon peel oil~0.15–0.7%
Panthenol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolDisodium edta~0.2–0.75%
Aminomethyl propanol~0.15–0.7%
Benzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Dehydroacetic acid~0.1–0.45%
Jasminum officinale oil~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Limonene~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.5%
Citral~0.1–0.4%
Benzyl benzoate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateIngredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Polysorbate 20, Hamamelis virginiana water, Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, Water, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Coceth-7, Ppg-1-peg-9 lauryl glycol ether, Polysorbate 60, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus grandis peel oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Panthenol, Disodium edta, Aminomethyl propanol, Benzoic acid, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Unknown, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Polysorbate 20, Hamamelis virginiana water, Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, Water, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Coceth-7, Ppg-1-peg-9 lauryl glycol ether, Polysorbate 60, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus grandis peel oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Panthenol, Disodium edta, Aminomethyl propanol, Benzoic acid, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil, Dehydroacetic acid, Jasminum officinale oil, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Benzyl benzoate
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| AesopPetitgrain Reviving Body GelYOUR PRODUCT | Derma EVitamin E Fragrance-Free Sensitive Skin Shea Body Lotion | RevivaElastin Collagen Body Firming Lotion | Too Cool For SchoolEgg Mellow Body Butter | |
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| Match | — | 61% | 60% | 60% |
| Price | $40.98 | $10.95−$30.03 | $22.00−$18.98 | $25.00−$15.98 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
| Key difference | — | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Allantoin | Ceramide Np |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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Product summary
"Aesop - Petitgrain Reviving Body Gel" is a well-rounded moisturizing product.
Ingredient callouts
- Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 0.40% - 0.90% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Aesop" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails for 43.00$ in the United States and for 31.00£ in the United Kingdom.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 3
- 4Biological Activities and Safety of Citrus spp. Essential Oilsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5
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