Heritage Store Calming Lavender Aura Glow Gel Cream
Works for
MoisturizingLactobacillus ferment, Glycerin + 2 moreWorks
“Gentle enough for sensitive skin, Heritage Store Calming Lavender Aura Glow Gel Cream replenishes and moisturizes the skin, soothes sensitive areas and adds a fresh, vibrant glow.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, lactobacillus ferment.
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?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana extract, Lavandula angustifolia oil + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
User reviews
Be the first — your take helps the next person decide.
Ingredients
Filter by role to see what each ingredient is doing.
Water~40–60%
Ethyl macadamiate~5.6–8.4%
Hamamelis virginiana extract~3.9–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana extractLactobacillus ferment~2.8–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
More about Lactobacillus fermentSclerotium gum~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumGlycerin~1.6–2.5%
- 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolLavandula angustifolia oil~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilCitric acid~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSantalum spicata wood oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Boswellia carterii oil~0.15–0.5%
Cassia angustifolia seed polysaccharide~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is sometimes referred to as "natural" hyaluronic acid (even though hyaluronic acid is not unnatural and is present in human skin)
More about Cassia angustifolia seed polysaccharideLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.05–0.2%
- 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
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.05–0.15%
- 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 juiceIngredient list view
Water, Ethyl macadamiate, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Lactobacillus ferment, Sclerotium gum, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Citric acid, Santalum spicata wood oil, Boswellia carterii oil, Cassia angustifolia seed polysaccharide, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice
Compare prices
Retailers ranked by price — lowest first.
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.
| Heritage StoreCalming Lavender Aura Glow Gel CreamYOUR PRODUCT | BionikeReactivating cream | Chemist ConfessionsMr. Reliable Lightweight Moisturizer | Youn BeautyCE Antioxidant Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 36% | 36% |
| Price | — | — | $42.00 | $69.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Nonapeptide-1 | Niacinamide | Ferulic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Atwater Oil Regulator Facial MoisturizerThe outset Nourishing Squalane Daily Moisturizer
Product summary
"Heritage Store - Calming Lavender Aura Glow Gel Cream" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (lactobacillus ferment 2.80% - 4.10% and glycerin 1.60% - 2.50%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 36.15CA$ in Canada and for 19.99$ in the United States.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6Use of Probiotics for Dermal Applicationsresearchgate.net
Affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.