Little Butterfly London Fresh Meadows Cooling Leg Gel
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing13 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Also contains a blend of regenerating Aloe Vera, Green Tea and Grape Juice for a moisturising and soothing effect. Housed in recyclable packaging. Made in England. Not tested on animals. Cruelty free. Vegetarian Society approved.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
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. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, aloe barbadensis leaf juice.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: cucumis sativus oil, vitis vinifera seed oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Alcohol, Parfum + 8 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 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 juiceAlcohol~6.1–9.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholDicaprylyl carbonate~4.5–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateGlycerin~3.6–5.4%
- 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 GlycerinCetearyl alcohol~3–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholParfum~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumWater~1.6–2.4%
Cetearyl glucoside~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideCucumis sativus oil~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that works as a great moisturizer by softening the upper layer of the skin. Due to the high linoleic acid content, can help reduce inflammation in skin
More about Cucumis sativus oilGlyceryl stearate~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePrunus persica kernel oil~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilBenzyl alcohol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholGlyceryl caprylate~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateMentha piperita oil~0.4–1%
Sodium stearoyl glutamate~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateMenthol~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Menthyl lactate~0.4–0.95%
Chondrus crispus powder~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A powder from red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus powderTocopherol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolXanthan gum~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSalicylic acid~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidVitis vinifera juice~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Aesculus hippocastanum extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract. Benefits of topical application are not confirmed
More about Aesculus hippocastanum extractArnica montana flower extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skin
More about Arnica montana flower extractPassiflora incarnata seed oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains essential oil that can be irritating
More about Passiflora incarnata seed oilVitis vinifera seed oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilSodium phytate~0.35–0.8%
Maltodextrin~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinCitric acid~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSorbic acid~0.3–0.6%
Zingiber officinale root oil~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is likely to be irritating and can cause photosensitivity
More about Zingiber officinale root oilPotassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractSilica~0.4–0.9%
Limonene~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.15–0.6%
Ingredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Alcohol, Unknown, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Parfum, Water, Cetearyl glucoside, Cucumis sativus oil, Glyceryl stearate, Prunus persica kernel oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Benzyl alcohol, Glyceryl caprylate, Mentha piperita oil, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Menthol, Menthyl lactate, Chondrus crispus powder, Tocopherol, Xanthan gum, Salicylic acid, Vitis vinifera juice, Aesculus hippocastanum extract, Arnica montana flower extract, Passiflora incarnata seed oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Sodium phytate, Maltodextrin, Citric acid, Sorbic acid, Zingiber officinale root oil, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Silica, Limonene, Linalool
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| Match | — | 76% | 76% | 76% |
| Price | $20.54 | $94.00+$73.46 | $10.00−$10.54 | $42.00+$21.46 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 2 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Nonapeptide-1 | Bisabolol | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23397724ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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