ALOE for CURE

ALOE for CURE Intensive Stick Balm

Name: ALOE for CURE - Intensive Stick Balm
Brand: ALOE for CURE

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing

Ceramide np, Vitis vinifera seed oil + 11 more

Strong evidence

What the product description says

“Contains Aloe Vera Extract that offers soothing and moisturizing effects to irritated skin.”

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This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus seed oil.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np

Vitis vinifera seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties~0.15–0.65%

Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~5.6–8.3%

Ceramide npHero· EmollientEffect: HighA type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin~0.35–0.85%

Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function~0.4–0.9%

Opuntia ficus-indica seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin's barrier function due to its high content of linoleic acid. It also has anti-microbial properties~0.35–0.8%

Punica granatum seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.3–0.75%

Octyldodecanol· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation~22–33%

Persea gratissima oilUnder-dosedEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function~0.45–1.1%

Prunus armeniaca kernel oilUnder-dosedEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin~0.6–1.4%

Argania spinosa kernel oilUnder-dosedEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties~0.5–1.1%

Butyrospermum parkii butterUnder-dosedEffect: HighA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals~0.5–1.2%

Camellia sinensis seed oilUnder-dosedEffect: HighA plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant effect~0.55–1.25%

Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceEffect: Low, below effective doseTraditionally 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~0.6–1.4%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

8 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil + 6 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 17 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~1.3–2%est.

Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilAn essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.35–0.8%est.

Citrus limon seed oil—High~0.15–0.6%est.

Pyrus malus seed oilCan contain essential oil that can be irritating. Can help to soften the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicalsHigh~0.2–0.8%est.

Citrus paradisi seed oil—High~0.15–0.5%est.

Calendula officinalis flower oilA plant oil that might have an antibacterial and some antioxidant effect. Is a common allergen and irritantHigh~0.1–0.4%est.

GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.3%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.3%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.25%est.

Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~5.6–8.3%est.

Benzotriazolyl dodecyl p-cresolUsed to stabilize the product formulation protecting it from sun lightMedium~1–1.5%est.

Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally 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 skinMedium~0.6–1.4%est.

Prunus armeniaca kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the skinMedium~0.6–1.4%est.

Argania spinosa kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~0.5–1.1%est.

Persea gratissima oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier functionMedium~0.45–1.1%est.

Opuntia ficus-indica seed oilA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin's barrier function due to its high content of linoleic acid. It also has anti-microbial propertiesMedium~0.35–0.8%est.

Vitis vinifera seed oilA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~0.15–0.65%est.

Comedogenic

1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

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These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Butyrospermum parkii butterA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals3/5~0.5–1.2%est.

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Ingredients

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Octyldodecanol~22–33%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~5.6–8.3%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

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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Synthetic wax~4.8–7.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency

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Polybutene~3.9–5.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer~3.3–4.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Mattifying

Helps thicken the product consistency

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Microcrystalline wax~2.3–3.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Silica silylate~1.9–2.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps create a thicker product consistency

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Ethylene/propylene copolymer~1.7–2.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Lavandula angustifolia oil~1.3–2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties

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Aloe ferox leaf extract~1.1–1.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Benzotriazolyl dodecyl p-cresol~1–1.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to stabilize the product formulation protecting it from sun light

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.6–1.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAntibacterialAnti-inflammatoryReduces rednessReduces irritationAnti-blemishAnti-aging

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

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Aloe arborescens leaf extract~0.45–1.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Prunus armeniaca kernel oil~0.6–1.4%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Camellia sinensis seed oil~0.55–1.25%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

A plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.5–1.2%

Under-dosedComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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Argania spinosa kernel oil~0.5–1.1%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties

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Persea gratissima oil~0.45–1.1%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function

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Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.35–0.8%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Antibacterial

An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.4–0.9%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

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Ceramide np~0.35–0.85%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritation

A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin

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Opuntia ficus-indica seed oil~0.35–0.8%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin's barrier function due to its high content of linoleic acid. It also has anti-microbial properties

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Punica granatum seed oil~0.3–0.75%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Citrus limon seed oil~0.15–0.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Pyrus malus seed oil~0.2–0.8%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidation

Can contain essential oil that can be irritating. Can help to soften the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals

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Citrus paradisi seed oil~0.15–0.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Vitis vinifera seed oil~0.15–0.65%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

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Calendula officinalis flower oil~0.1–0.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

A plant oil that might have an antibacterial and some antioxidant effect. Is a common allergen and irritant

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Geraniol~0.1–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Linalool~0.05–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.05–0.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Ingredient list view

Octyldodecanol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Synthetic wax, Polybutene, Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, Microcrystalline wax, Silica silylate, Ethylene/propylene copolymer, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Aloe ferox leaf extract, Benzotriazolyl dodecyl p-cresol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Aloe arborescens leaf extract, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Camellia sinensis seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Persea gratissima oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Ceramide np, Opuntia ficus-indica seed oil, Punica granatum seed oil, Citrus limon seed oil, Pyrus malus seed oil, Citrus paradisi seed oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Calendula officinalis flower oil, Geraniol, Linalool, Limonene

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Product summary

"ALOE for CURE - Intensive Stick Balm" has a good moisturizing formula.

Ingredient callouts

As a plus, this moisturizer also contains Ceramides (ceramide np 0.35% - 0.85%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.

Irritation risk

There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. 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.