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innisfree Aloe Revital Soothing Gel
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innisfree Aloe Revital Soothing Gel

Efficacy0/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Moisturizing
Madecassoside, Butylene glycol + 1 more
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What the product description says
“A multi-use soothing and calming gel for the face and body formulated with juicy Jeju Aloe Vera extract to hydrate and help energise over-tired, stressed skin, leaving your skin feeling soft and refreshed.”
Source: Sephora New Zealand

Does not contain good ingredients to help with moisturization.

MadecassosideEffect: HighAn antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations~0.1–0.4%
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~7.3–10.9%
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~1.8–2.7%
Anti-oxidation
Side benefit · Madecassoside
Works well

This product contains antioxidants (madecassoside) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

MadecassosideKey activeEffect: HighAn antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations~0.1–0.4%
Anti-aging
Side benefit · Madecassoside
May help

This product contains madecassoside. 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.

MadecassosideKey activeEffect: MediumAn antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations~0.1–0.4%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Menthoxypropanediol
Medium risk
We flagged 6 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
MenthoxypropanediolUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~4.5–6.8%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~1.8–2.7%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.45–1%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.2–0.8%est.
MadecassosideAn antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulationsMedium~0.1–0.4%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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Butylene glycol~7.3–10.9%
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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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~4.5–6.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Tromethamine~2.1–3.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps adjust pH in products

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Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~1.8–2.7%
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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Sodium polyacrylate~1.2–1.9%
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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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.45–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Disodium edta~0.2–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Menthoxypropanediol~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Madecassoside~0.1–0.4%
Hero · MoisturizingIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-agingEvens skin tone

An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations

More about Madecassoside
Ingredient list view

Water, Butylene glycol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Tromethamine, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Sodium polyacrylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Menthoxypropanediol, Madecassoside

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Shared key ingredients—1 of 21 of 21 of 2
Key difference—GlycerinCentella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractNiacinamide
Irritancy Medium Low Low Low
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  2. 2
    Centella asiatica in Dermatology: An Overviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  3. 3
    Protective effect of madecassoside on H2O2-induced oxidative stress and autophagy activation in human melanocytesncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Madecassoside, a triterpenoid saponin isolated from Centella asiatica herbs, protects endothelial cells against oxidative stressonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  5. 5
    Madecassoside Inhibits Melanin Synthesis by Blocking Ultraviolet-Induced Inflammationmdpi.com
  6. 6
    Contact dermatitis due to Madecassolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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