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grace & stella Grace and Stella Aloe Vera Gel
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grace & stella Grace and Stella Aloe Vera Gel

Efficacy25/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Moisturizing
Glycerin, Arginine + 3 more
Works
What the product description says
“Our natural aloe vera gel combines hydrating ribbons infused with aloe to provide 24 hours of luxurious moisturization.”
Source: Feelunique

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: arginine, 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: arginine, aloe barbadensis leaf extract.

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~4.1–6.2%
ArginineKey active· Humectant, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin~2–3.1%
Aloe barbadensis leaf extract· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowTraditionally 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~3.3–5%
Dipotassium glycyrrhizateUnder-dosedA 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~0.5–1.15%
AllantoinUnder-dosedHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.1–0.35%
Anti-aging
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Aloe vera is naturally anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal, and one of the most soothing and calming ingredients out there.”
Source: Feelunique

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Anti-blemish
Allantoin
Not delivered
What the product description says
“aloe even combats breakouts, bringing down inflammation and promoting wound-healing.”
Source: Feelunique

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

AllantoinEffect: Low, below effective doseHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.1–0.35%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Methylisothiazolinone
Medium risk
We flagged 4 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
MethylisothiazolinoneA preservative. Is a frequent allergenHigh~0.00075–0.0015%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf extractTraditionally 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 skinMedium~3.3–5%est.
EdtaHelp to stabilize the product formulationMedium~0.5–1%est.
HydroxyacetophenoneUsed to increase effectiveness of preservativesMedium~0.4–0.95%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.1–6.2%
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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Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~3.3–5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Carbomer~2.5–3.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Arginine~2–3.1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin

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Edta~0.5–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Help to stabilize the product formulation

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Disodium salt
Not recognized
Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.5–1.15%
Under-dosed
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryEvens skin tone

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

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Hydroxyacetophenone~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

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Methylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Is a frequent allergen

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Allantoin~0.1–0.35%
Under-dosed
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-blemishReduces irritationReduces rednessExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Water, Glycerin, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Carbomer, Arginine, Edta, Unknown, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Methylisothiazolinone, Allantoin

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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.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Ameliorating effect of dipotassium glycyrrhizinate on an IL-4- and IL-13-induced atopic dermatitis-like skin-equivalent modelresearchgate.net
  3. 3
    Final report on the safety assessment of Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Potassium Glycyrrhetinate, Disodium Succinoyl Glycyrrhetinate, Glyceryl Glycyrrhetinate, Glycyrrhetinyl Stearate, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Glycyrrhizic Acid, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium Glycyrrhizate, Trisodium Glycyrrhizate, Methyl Glycyrrhizate, and Potassium Glycyrrhizinate.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Methylisothiazolinone contact allergy: a reviewpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    Profile of wound healing process induced by allantoinscielo.br
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