Holika Holika Aloe 99% Soothing Gel Fresh - Best Korean Beauty Store
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MoisturizingCentella asiatica extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice + 1 moreNot delivered
“Holika Holika Aloe 99% Soothing Gel Fresh Moisturizing provides the skin great relief from skin irritation and redness.”
Does not contain good ingredients to help with moisturization.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Centella asiatica extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceMay help
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.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Centella asiatica extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract + 2 moreMay help
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–34%
- 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 juiceNelumbium speciosum flower extract~5.6–8.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Centella asiatica extract~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Centella asiatica extractBambusa vulgaris extract~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cucumis sativus fruit extract~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractZea mays leaf extract~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Brassica oleracea capitata leaf extract~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant extract that might help calm down inflammation and have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Brassica oleracea capitata leaf extractCitrullus lanatus fruit extract~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can contain an antioxidant compound
More about Citrullus lanatus fruit extractPeg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilSodium polyacrylate~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateCarbomer~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerTriethanolamine~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineParfum~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Nelumbium speciosum flower extract, Centella asiatica extract, Bambusa vulgaris extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Zea mays leaf extract, Brassica oleracea capitata leaf extract, Citrullus lanatus fruit extract, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Sodium polyacrylate, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
| Holika HolikaAloe 99% Soothing Gel Fresh - Best Korean Beauty StoreYOUR PRODUCT | MooGoo Skin CareMooGoo Sensitive Skin Balm | Rainshadow LabsShea Hydration Lotion - LS | Purito SEOULWonder Releaf Centella Cream Unscented | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 28% | 27% | 26% |
| Price | — | $18.76 | — | $2.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Allantoin | Panthenol | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Centella asiatica in cosmetologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Contact dermatitis due to Madecassolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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