Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Butylene glycol + 1 moreWorks
“Natural plant extracts from aloe vera, gingko and rosemary to soothe and hydrate skin”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, aloe barbadensis leaf extract.
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).
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Natural Aqua Gel is a gentle, water-based exfoliant made from natural plant extracts of aloe vera, gingko and rosemary.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractMay help
This product contains antioxidants (ginkgo biloba leaf extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Butylene glycol~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolIsopropyl alcohol~7.8–11.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A drying alcohol. Can increase skin's sensitivity and cause dryness and irritation
More about Isopropyl alcoholRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~4.4–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractGinkgo biloba leaf extract~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating
More about Ginkgo biloba leaf extractAloe barbadensis leaf extract~2.9–4.3%
- 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 extractSteartrimonium bromide~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dicocodimonium chloride~1–1.5%
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerGlycerin~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinWater~0.15–0.6%
Ingredient list view
Butylene glycol, Isopropyl alcohol, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Steartrimonium bromide, Dicocodimonium chloride, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Glycerin, Water
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| CureNatural Aqua GelYOUR PRODUCT | PrimeraMild Facial Peeling Gel | BentonSnail Bee High Content Skin | OLICELLCica Peeling Pad | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 31% | 30% | 29% |
| Price | $59.00 | $19.99−$39.01 | $11.68−$47.32 | $27.50−$31.50 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 3 | 1 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Helianthus Annuus Extract | Tripeptide-1 | Nonapeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Cure - Natural Aqua Gel" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 0.55% - 1.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 44.50A$ up to 54.99A$ in Australia, for 98.99CA$ in Canada and from 38.50$ up to 59.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gelpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Cosmeceutical Critique: Ginkgo Bilobamdedge.com
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