Works for
MoisturizingAvena sativa kernel flour, Avena sativa meal extract + 2 moreWorks
“Aloe vera helps to hydrate the 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:
avena sativa kernel flour, dipotassium glycyrrhizate.
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: avena sativa kernel flour.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Lavandula hybrida oil + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~6.2–9.3%
- 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 juiceAvena sativa kernel flour~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of colloidal oatmeal. Can contain potent antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. Is effective in supporting skin barrier
More about Avena sativa kernel flour1,2-hexanediol~2–3.1%
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilPropanediol~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolAvena sativa meal extract~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of oatmeal extract. Helps restore skin barrier and has antioxidant properties
More about Avena sativa meal extractHordeum vulgare powder~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salvia officinalis leaf extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating
More about Salvia officinalis leaf extractDipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizatePiperonyl glucoside~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lavandula hybrida oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen
More about Lavandula hybrida oilHydroxyacetophenone~0.35–0.75%
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilTetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateLavandula spica flower oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xanthan gum~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCitric acid~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium hydroxide~0.05–0.2%
Linalool~0.05–0.2%
Limonene~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimonenePotassium sorbate~0.05–0.2%
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Avena sativa kernel flour, 1,2-hexanediol, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Propanediol, Avena sativa meal extract, Hordeum vulgare powder, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Piperonyl glucoside, Lavandula hybrida oil, Hydroxyacetophenone, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Lavandula spica flower oil, Xanthan gum, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide, Linalool, Limonene, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
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| Match | — | 35% | 35% | 33% |
| Price | — | $28.98 | $24.00 | $32.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 3 | 1 of 3 | 1 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Adenosine | Madecassoside | Madecassoside |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Allergic contact dermatitis caused by Salvia officinalis extractpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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