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MoisturizingHydrolyzed jojoba esters, Glycerin + 1 moreWorks
“Enriched with Aloe Vera, Witch Hazel, Chamomile extract and cooling Menthol, this effective gel leaves the skin soft, smooth and hydrated.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, aloe barbadensis leaf juice.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Hamamelis virginiana water + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Polysorbate 20~4.1–6.2%
Triethanolamine~3.2–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineAlcohol denat.~2.9–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~2.5–3.8%
- 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 crosspolymerPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium lauroyl sarcosinate~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium lauroyl sarcosinateAloe barbadensis leaf juice~1.5–2.2%
- 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 juiceHamamelis virginiana water~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterDisodium edta~0.5–1%
Parfum~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumHydrolyzed jojoba esters~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed jojoba estersGlycerin~0.45–1.05%
- 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 GlycerinChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Menthol~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Alcohol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholArnica montana flower extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skin
More about Arnica montana flower extractBenzyl benzoate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateChamomilla recutita flower/leaf/stem extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract. Can be used as a fragrance. Contains multiple chemical compounds, some of which are frequent irritants and allergens
More about Chamomilla recutita flower/leaf/stem extractPotassium sorbate~0.05–0.3%
Ci 42090~0.05–0.2%
Ci 19140~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Polysorbate 20, Triethanolamine, Alcohol denat., Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Hamamelis virginiana water, Disodium edta, Parfum, Hydrolyzed jojoba esters, Glycerin, Chlorphenesin, Menthol, Alcohol, Arnica montana flower extract, Benzyl benzoate, Chamomilla recutita flower/leaf/stem extract, Potassium sorbate, Ci 42090, Ci 19140
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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.
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| Match | — | 27% | 27% | 27% |
| Price | $44.00 | $29.43−$14.57 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Caffeine | Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer | — |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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