Holika Holika

Holika Holika Aloe 99% Soothing Gel

Name: Holika Holika - Aloe 99% Soothing Gel
Brand: Holika Holika

Efficacy37/100IrritancyHigh

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Works for

2 of 4 advertised claims delivered

Anti-aging

2 ingredients credited for this claim

Moderate support

What the product description says

“The sheet mask fights acne-causing bacteria and improves elasticity to leave skin smooth, firm and visibly glowing.”

Source: Lookfantastic CA

This product contains centella asiatica extract. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

Centella asiatica extractKey activeEffect: MediumA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.~2.9–4.3%

Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceEffect: 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~23–34%

Moisturizing

10 ingredients credited for this claim

Good support

What the product description says

“Hydrating skin without the tacky feeling, the lightweight formula is easily absorbed and helps relieve heated skin while infusing moisture.”

Source: Yesstyle

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, aloe barbadensis leaf extract.

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).

Centella asiatica extractKey activeEffect: HighA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.~2.9–4.3%

EctoinKey activeEffect: HighSoftens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function~4.8–7.2%

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~0.5–1.2%

Laminaria japonica extractKey activeEffect: HighSeaweed extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties~0.55–1.25%

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice· 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~23–34%

Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin~0.45–1.1%

Nelumbo nucifera flower extractEffect: Low~2.1–3.1%

Pentylene glycol· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture~0.45–1%

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~4.5–6.7%

Cucumis sativus fruit extractEffect: Low, below effective doseMight be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect~1.4–2%

Anti-blemish

2 ingredients credited for this claim

Weak support

What the product description says

“Renowned as a natural healing ingredient, Aloe helps to reduce inflammation from irritation or blemishes, promoting a calmer and more harmonious visage.”

Source: Beauty Expert

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Centella asiatica extractEffect: LowA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.~2.9–4.3%

Evens skin tone

No ingredient credited for this claim

No support

What the product description says

“This wonder gel is also used to treat stretch marks and acne marks.”

Source: Glowsecret

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Anti-oxidation

Not advertised by the brand · 5 ingredients credited for this claim

Moderate support

This product contains antioxidants (centella asiatica extract) 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.

Nelumbo nucifera flower extractEffect: Low~2.1–3.1%

Brassica oleracea capitata leaf extractEffect: LowPlant extract that might help calm down inflammation and have some anti-oxidant properties~1–1.5%

Citrullus lanatus fruit extractEffect: Low, below effective doseA plant extract that can contain an antioxidant compound~0.9–1.35%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

3 strong irritants: Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract + 1 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 16 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Melissa officinalis leaf extractA plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~4–5.9%est.

Nelumbo nucifera flower extract—High~2.1–3.1%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.1–0.45%est.

Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally 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~23–34%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~4.5–6.7%est.

Centella asiatica extractA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.Medium~2.9–4.3%est.

Cucumis sativus fruit extractMight be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effectMedium~1.4–2%est.

Brassica oleracea capitata leaf extractPlant extract that might help calm down inflammation and have some anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~1–1.5%est.

Citrullus lanatus fruit extractA plant extract that can contain an antioxidant compoundMedium~0.9–1.35%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.4–0.95%est.

Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.4–0.9%est.

Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~0.45–1%est.

1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.65%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.15–0.6%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.6%est.

TriethanolamineUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smellMedium~0.15–0.55%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

Laminaria japonica extractSeaweed extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties3/5~0.55–1.25%est.

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–34%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingReduces irritationReduces rednessAntibacterialAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingAnti-blemish

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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Ectoin~4.8–7.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Softens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function

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Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~4.5–6.7%

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

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Melissa officinalis leaf extract~4–5.9%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating

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Centella asiatica extract~2.9–4.3%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-blemish

A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.

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Nelumbo nucifera flower extract~2.1–3.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidationMoisturizing

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Bambusa vulgaris extract~1.7–2.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Cucumis sativus fruit extract~1.4–2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidationMoisturizing

Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect

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Zea mays leaf extract~1.2–1.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Brassica oleracea capitata leaf extract~1–1.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

Plant extract that might help calm down inflammation and have some anti-oxidant properties

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Citrullus lanatus fruit extract~0.9–1.35%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that can contain an antioxidant compound

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Dioscorea japonica root extract~0.6–1.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Laminaria japonica extract~0.55–1.25%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

Seaweed extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties

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Water~0.5–1.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Butylene glycol~0.45–1.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

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Glycerin~0.5–1.2%

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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Sodium polyacrylate~0.55–1.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Mattifying

Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions

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Carbomer~0.45–1%

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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Disodium edta~0.4–0.95%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~0.4–0.9%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Pentylene glycol~0.45–1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Propanediol~0.3–0.75%

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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1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.65%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative

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Citric acid~0.15–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Triethanolamine~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell

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Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Parfum~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Ectoin, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Centella asiatica extract, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, Bambusa vulgaris extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Zea mays leaf extract, Brassica oleracea capitata leaf extract, Citrullus lanatus fruit extract, Dioscorea japonica root extract, Laminaria japonica extract, Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Sodium polyacrylate, Carbomer, Disodium edta, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Pentylene glycol, Propanediol, 1,2-hexanediol, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum