Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Betaine + 5 moreWorks
“This Aloe gel moisturiser serves multiple functions, such as providing soothing relief, delivering moisture, and offering post-sun skincare.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": allantoin, betaine.
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?
Irritancy14 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract + 12 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.1–6.2%
- 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 GlycerinAlcohol denat.~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.1,2-hexanediol~2–3%
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract~2–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extractCarbomer~1.7–2.5%
- 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 CarbomerChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Triethanolamine~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineBetaine~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineAllantoin~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinPeg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilDisodium edta~0.35–0.85%
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilButylene glycol~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilRosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilLimonene~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 LimoneneMelaleuca alternifolia leaf water~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus paradisi peel oil~0.1–0.5%
Lavandula hybrida oil~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen
More about Lavandula hybrida oilLinalool~0.1–0.35%
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilEucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilMentha piperita leaf extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Mentha piperita leaf extractMentha rotundifolia leaf extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Mentha rotundifolia leaf extractMentha viridis extract~0.05–0.25%
Anthemis nobilis flower/leaf/stem oil~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Opoponax oil~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylyl glycol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPentylene glycol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Alcohol denat., 1,2-hexanediol, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract, Carbomer, Chlorphenesin, Triethanolamine, Betaine, Allantoin, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Disodium edta, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Butylene glycol, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Limonene, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf water, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Lavandula hybrida oil, Linalool, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Mentha piperita leaf extract, Mentha rotundifolia leaf extract, Mentha viridis extract, Anthemis nobilis flower/leaf/stem oil, Opoponax oil, Caprylyl glycol, Pentylene glycol
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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.
| MEDIHEALAloe Vera HydrogelYOUR PRODUCT | NACIFICReal Floral Air Cream Calendula | NeutrogenaUnscented Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Gel Face Moisturizer | Skin + MeSoothe + Smooth Light Moisturiser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 41% | 40% | 40% |
| Price | — | $22.02 | $14.08 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Beta-Glucan | Ceramide Np | Ceramide Eop |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Plaisir Moisturising gel cream all skin typesSCINIC Hyaluronic Acid Soothing Gel
Product summary
"MEDIHEAL - Aloe Vera Hydrogel" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- In addition, this product contains Allantoin (0.50% - 1.10%). Allantoin is helpful in wound-healing and can help restore the skin barrier faster. It might also be able to improve scars, but the evidence is not very strong for this.
- Humectants (betaine 1.00% - 1.50% and glycerin 4.10% - 6.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Occupational contact dermatitis due to essential oilsonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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