Current State Aloe + Algae Lightweight Gel Cream
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingSimmondsia chinensis seed oil, Superoxide dismutase + 7 moreGood evidence
“If you tend toward shiny and acne-prone, we understand the instinct to shy away from adding more moisture to your skin.”
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, hydrolyzed rice protein.
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: simmondsia chinensis seed oil, caryodendron orinocense seed oil.
Anti-blemishAloe barbadensis leaf juiceWeak evidence
“Horsetail extract refines the look of pores, and spirulina provides antibacterial properties (a must-have for preventing breakouts).”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Superoxide dismutase, Caryodendron orinocense seed oil + 3 moreStrong evidence
This product contains antioxidants (superoxide dismutase) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceModerate evidence
This product contains superoxide dismutase. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~6–9%
- 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 juicePropanediol~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlycerin~2.8–4.1%
- 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 GlycerinSpirulina platensis extract~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An algae extract. Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Spirulina platensis extractCaryodendron orinocense seed oil~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil with a high content of linoleic acid that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and helps strengthen the skin barrier. It is an excellent moisturizer. Might have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Caryodendron orinocense seed oilMorinda citrifolia fruit extract~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilEquisetum arvense leaf extract~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vaccinium myrtillus fruit/leaf extract~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed rice protein~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Hydrolyzed rice proteinOryza sativa extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A grain extract that helps to create a thicker product consistency. It might have some anti-oxidant properties and help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Oryza sativa extractSuperoxide dismutase~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An antioxidant enzyme that is naturally present in skin. It can help support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin. It is used in topical medications for inflammatory skin conditions including atopic dermatitis (eczema) and psoriasis. There are three types of natural Superoxide Dismutase in human skin. The compound used in topical treatments and cosmetics are mimics of typically one of these natural variants
More about Superoxide dismutaseSoybean peroxidase~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Maltodextrin~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinLeuconostoc ferment filtrate~0.3–0.7%
Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateSorbitan olivate~0.15–0.65%
Cetearyl olivate~0.15–0.55%
Glyceryl caprylate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateCarbomer~0.1–0.45%
- 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 CarbomerTetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.35%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolBenzyl alcohol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholSodium benzoate~0.05–0.2%
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Propanediol, Glycerin, Spirulina platensis extract, Caryodendron orinocense seed oil, Morinda citrifolia fruit extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Equisetum arvense leaf extract, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit/leaf extract, Hydrolyzed rice protein, Oryza sativa extract, Superoxide dismutase, Soybean peroxidase, Maltodextrin, Leuconostoc ferment filtrate, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Sorbitan olivate, Cetearyl olivate, Glyceryl caprylate, Carbomer, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl alcohol, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate
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