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Herbivore Botanicals Herbivore After Sun Skin Soothing Aloe Mist
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Herbivore Botanicals Herbivore After Sun Skin Soothing Aloe Mist

Efficacy0/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Moisturizing
Aloe barbadensis leaf water, Aloe barbadensis extract
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What the product description says
“A blend of Mint and Lavender work to soothe the skin, providing almost instant hydration while gracing the skin with a delicious scent.”
Source: Mankind

Does not contain good ingredients to help with moisturization.

Aloe barbadensis leaf waterEffect: LowTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but data on its effectiveness is lacking. While the majority of the content is plain water, it can contain some goodies like vitamins, enzymes, minerals, and humectants that help attract water into the skin~8.3–12.5%
Aloe barbadensis extract· HumectantEffect: 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~3.8–5.7%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana extract, Lavandula angustifolia oil + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 6 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Hamamelis virginiana extractA plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritatingHigh~1.9–2.8%est.
Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
Mentha viridis leaf oilUsed as a fragrance and can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.5%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf waterTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but data on its effectiveness is lacking. While the majority of the content is plain water, it can contain some goodies like vitamins, enzymes, minerals, and humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~8.3–12.5%est.
Aloe barbadensis 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~3.8–5.7%est.
Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateA 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 determineMedium~0.4–0.95%est.
Comedogenic
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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Aloe barbadensis leaf water~8.3–12.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but data on its effectiveness is lacking. While the majority of the content is plain water, it can contain some goodies like vitamins, enzymes, minerals, and humectants that help attract water into the skin

More about Aloe barbadensis leaf water
Aloe barbadensis extract~3.8–5.7%
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

More about Aloe barbadensis extract
Water~2.7–4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Hamamelis virginiana extract~1.9–2.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating

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Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · medium
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

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Root ferment
Not recognized
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties

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Mentha viridis leaf oil~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf water, Aloe barbadensis extract, Water, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Unknown, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Mentha viridis leaf oil

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About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Herbivore Botanicals" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

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The product retails for 24.90$ in the United States and from 10.00£ up to 18.00£ in the United Kingdom.

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 3 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Anti-Inflammatory Efficacy of Topical Preparations with 10% Hamamelis Distillate in a UV Erythema Testkarger.com
  2. 2
    Anti-inflammatory activity of hamamelis distillate applied topically to the skin link.springer.com
  3. 3
    ASSESSMENT REPORT ON HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA L., CORTEX HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA L., FOLIUM HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA L., FOLIUM ET CORTEX AUT RAMUNCULUS DESTILLATUM ema.europa.eu
Herbivore Botanicals Herbivore After Sun Skin Soothing Aloe Mist
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