NATURE REPUBLIC

NATURE REPUBLIC California Aloe Vera 80% Gel Cream

Name: NATURE REPUBLIC - California Aloe Vera 80% Gel Cream
Brand: NATURE REPUBLIC

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing

8 ingredients credited for this claim

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What the product description says

“Gel cream infused with 80% fresh aloe vera creates a moisture layer on skin that hydrates, soothes and protects it from external aggressors.”

Source: Yesstyle

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, sodium hyaluronate.

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: dimethicone, squalane.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol

PanthenolHero· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function~0.45–0.7%

Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~5–6.1%

SqualaneKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.~0.55–0.85%

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~2.8–3.5%

DimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish~1.5–1.9%

Lecithin· EmollientEffect: LowUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~1.6–2%

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~0.3–0.5%

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 skin80%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

4 strong irritants: Malva sylvestris flower extract, Achillea millefolium extract + 2 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 11 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Malva sylvestris flower extractUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.75–1.1%est.

Achillea millefolium extractPlant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.65–1%est.

Alchemilla vulgaris extractA plant extract that has astringent properties. In other words, it might be able to interact with keratin in the uppermost layer of the skin to reduce swelling and create a temporal tightening effect. It can be irritatingHigh~0.6–0.85%est.

Origanum majorana leaf extract—High~0.55–0.85%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.1–0.15%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 skinMedium80%

Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerA gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finishMedium~0.35–0.65%est.

Peg-240/hdi copolymer bis-decyltetradeceth-20 etherHelps create a gel-like product textureMedium~0.3–0.55%est.

Polysorbate 60Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.25–0.45%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.15–0.3%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.2%est.

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Ingredients

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Aloe barbadensis leaf extract80%

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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Water~45–55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Dipropylene glycol~9.3–11.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

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Sodium hyaluronate~5–6.1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Dipentaerythrityl pentaisononanoate~4–4.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Glycerin~2.8–3.5%

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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Glyceryl polyacrylate~2–2.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps to create a nice product texture and spread the product more easily on the skin

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Lecithin~1.6–2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Dimethicone~1.5–1.9%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingMattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

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Carbomer~1.2–1.5%

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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Leontopodium alpinum flower extract~1–1.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Malva sylvestris flower extract~0.75–1.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidation

Used as a fragrance

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Achillea millefolium extract~0.65–1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidation

Plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Alchemilla vulgaris extract~0.6–0.85%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that has astringent properties. In other words, it might be able to interact with keratin in the uppermost layer of the skin to reduce swelling and create a temporal tightening effect. It can be irritating

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Origanum majorana leaf extract~0.55–0.85%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Tamarindus indica seed polysaccharide~0.5–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Squalane~0.55–0.85%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

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Panthenol~0.45–0.7%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingReduces rednessReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.35–0.65%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish

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Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.3–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions

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Butylene glycol~0.3–0.5%

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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Peg-240/hdi copolymer bis-decyltetradeceth-20 ether~0.3–0.55%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps create a gel-like product texture

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Polysorbate 60~0.25–0.45%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Disodium edta~0.15–0.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Sodium hydroxide~0.15–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Parfum~0.1–0.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Water, Dipropylene glycol, Sodium hyaluronate, Dipentaerythrityl pentaisononanoate, Glycerin, Glyceryl polyacrylate, Lecithin, Dimethicone, Carbomer, Leontopodium alpinum flower extract, Malva sylvestris flower extract, Achillea millefolium extract, Alchemilla vulgaris extract, Origanum majorana leaf extract, Tamarindus indica seed polysaccharide, Squalane, Panthenol, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Butylene glycol, Peg-240/hdi copolymer bis-decyltetradeceth-20 ether, Polysorbate 60, Disodium edta, Sodium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum

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Product summary

"NATURE REPUBLIC - California Aloe Vera 80% Gel Cream" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Humectants in this product (panthenol, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, aloe barbadensis leaf extract and butylene glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (dimethicone, squalane, aloe barbadensis leaf extract and lecithin) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.