Dune Suncare Post-Sun Rescue Aloe Gel

Dune Suncare Post-Sun Rescue Aloe Gel

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Moisturizing
Hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate, Glycerin + 9 more
Works
What the product description says
“Instant cooling relief that delivers intense 72 hour hydration.”
Source: SmallFlower

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: erythritol, glycerin.

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: cocos nucifera oil, persea gratissima oil.

Hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~4.9–5.9%
GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~2.4–2.9%
Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiablesKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelp soften the upper layer of the skin~1.4–1.7%
Persea gratissima oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function~1.2–1.5%
ErythritolKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.5–0.75%
Cocos nucifera oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic~0.3–0.55%
Theobroma grandiflorum seed butterKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and might as well help to attract moisture to its upper layer~0.25–0.5%
Punica granatum seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.2–0.35%
Prunus avium seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumCherry pit oil. Is rich in linoleic and oleic fatty acids and works as an emollient moisturizer~0.2–0.35%
Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oilKey activeEffect: MediumA plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating~0.2–0.35%
Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA plant oil that can help neutralize free radicals, soften the upper layer of the skin, and support skin's barrier function~0.1–0.2%
Anti-oxidation
Not advertised by the brand · Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil, Melia azadirachta flower extract + 5 more
May help

This product contains antioxidants (vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil) 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.

Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oilKey activeEffect: MediumA plant oil that can help neutralize free radicals, soften the upper layer of the skin, and support skin's barrier function~0.1–0.2%
Melia azadirachta flower extractEffect: LowA plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin~0.25–0.5%
Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oilEffect: LowA plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating~0.2–0.35%
Pyrus malus seed oilEffect: LowCan contain essential oil that can be irritating. Can help to soften the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals~0.15–0.3%
Zingiber officinale root extractEffect: LowA plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking~0.05%
BisabololEffect: Low, below effective doseAn active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties~0.45–0.65%
Tocopheryl acetateEffect: Low, below effective doseA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.~0.25–0.45%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Zingiber officinale root extract
Medium risk
We flagged 18 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Menthyl ethylamido oxalateCreates a cooling sensation on the skin. Does not have a skin benefitHigh~3.1–3.8%est.
Melia azadirachta leaf extractA plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritatingHigh~0.55–0.8%est.
Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oilA plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.35%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~0.15–0.3%est.
Zingiber officinale root extractA plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lackingHigh~0.05%est.
Potassium cetyl phosphateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.9–2.3%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.7–1.05%est.
Persea gratissima oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier functionMedium~1.2–1.5%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1–1.2%est.
Caprylhydroxamic acidA preservativeMedium~0.45–0.65%est.
Theobroma grandiflorum seed butterHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and might as well help to attract moisture to its upper layerMedium~0.25–0.5%est.
Melia azadirachta flower extractA plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skinMedium~0.25–0.5%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.25–0.45%est.
Tocopheryl acetateA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.Medium~0.25–0.45%est.
T-butyl alcoholUsed to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritatingMedium~0.2–0.35%est.
Actinidia chinensis seed oil—Medium~0.25–0.45%est.
Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oilA plant oil that can help neutralize free radicals, soften the upper layer of the skin, and support skin's barrier functionMedium~0.1–0.2%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
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
Cocos nucifera oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~0.3–0.55%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate~4.9–5.9%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Propanediol~4–4.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Menthyl ethylamido oxalate~3.1–3.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Creates a cooling sensation on the skin. Does not have a skin benefit

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Glycerin~2.4–2.9%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Potassium cetyl phosphate~1.9–2.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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1,2-hexanediol~0.7–1.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables~1.4–1.7%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Help soften the upper layer of the skin

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Persea gratissima oil~1.2–1.5%
Key activeIrritant · 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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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~1–1.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Aminomethyl propanol~0.65–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the pH in formulations

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Melia azadirachta leaf extract~0.55–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
AntibacterialAnti-blemish

A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating

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Erythritol~0.5–0.75%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Bisabolol~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryReduces irritationAnti-oxidation

An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties

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Caprylhydroxamic acid~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Cetearyl olivate~0.45–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Brassica glycerides~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Cocos nucifera oil~0.3–0.55%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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Sorbitan olivate~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Theobroma grandiflorum seed butter~0.25–0.5%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might as well help to attract moisture to its upper layer

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Melia azadirachta flower extract~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin

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Disodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

More about Tocopheryl acetate
Hibiscus sabdariffa fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Tasmannia lanceolata fruit/leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Aloe barbadensis leaf~0.2–0.4%
Formula
T-butyl alcohol~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating

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Actinidia chinensis seed oil~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil~0.2–0.35%
Key activeIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating

More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil
Prunus avium seed oil~0.2–0.35%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Cherry pit oil. Is rich in linoleic and oleic fatty acids and works as an emollient moisturizer

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Punica granatum seed oil~0.2–0.35%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Pyrus malus seed oil~0.15–0.3%
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

More about Pyrus malus seed oil
Rubus fruticosus seed~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil~0.1–0.2%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

A plant oil that can help neutralize free radicals, soften the upper layer of the skin, and support skin's barrier function

More about Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil
Zingiber officinale root extract~0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking

More about Zingiber officinale root extract
Ingredient list view

Water, Hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate, Propanediol, Menthyl ethylamido oxalate, Glycerin, Potassium cetyl phosphate, 1,2-hexanediol, Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables, Persea gratissima oil, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Aminomethyl propanol, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Erythritol, Bisabolol, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Cetearyl olivate, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Brassica glycerides, Cocos nucifera oil, Sorbitan olivate, Theobroma grandiflorum seed butter, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Disodium edta, Tocopheryl acetate, Hibiscus sabdariffa fruit extract, Tasmannia lanceolata fruit/leaf extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf, T-butyl alcohol, Actinidia chinensis seed oil, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil, Prunus avium seed oil, Punica granatum seed oil, Pyrus malus seed oil, Rubus fruticosus seed, Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil, Zingiber officinale root extract

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Product summary

"Dune - Post-Sun Rescue Aloe Gel" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

  • Humectants (erythritol 0.50% - 0.75% and glycerin 2.40% - 2.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

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