Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingParaffinum liquidum, Sodium hyaluronate + 12 moreStrong evidence
“Brand from South Korea Ottie. Benefits An emlusion that moisturizes and soothes the skin with 3 kinds of aloe vera and botanical extracts.”
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:
betaine, hyaluronic acid.
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, cetearyl alcohol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Sorbitan sesquioleate, Parfum + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Dipropylene glycol~5.7–8.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolParaffinum liquidum~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumCyclopentasiloxane~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about Cyclopentasiloxane1,2-hexanediol~1.1–1.6%
Cyclohexasiloxane~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxaneCetearyl alcohol~1.5–2.2%
- 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 alcoholAloe barbadensis leaf extract~1.4–2%
- 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 extractPalmitic acid~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidGlyceryl stearate~0.8–1.25%
- 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 stearateDimethicone~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconePolysorbate 60~0.35–0.85%
Peg-100 stearate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateEthyl hexanediol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to dissolve other ingredients. Might be irritating
More about Ethyl hexanediolStearic acid~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidSorbitan sesquioleate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Sorbitan sesquioleateTriethanolamine~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineCarbomer~0.15–0.55%
- 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 CarbomerGlyceryl caprylate~0.15–0.65%
- 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 caprylateParfum~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumDisodium edta~0.1–0.4%
Betaine~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineAllantoin panthenol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hyaluronic acid~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidTocopheryl acetate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateLactobacillus/aloe barbadensis ferment filtrate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aloe barbadensis phytoplacenta extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butylene glycol~0.1–0.4%
- 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 glycolEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.35%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateGeraniol~0.05–0.2%
Linalool~0.05–0.2%
Limonene~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Water, Dipropylene glycol, Paraffinum liquidum, Cyclopentasiloxane, 1,2-hexanediol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cetearyl alcohol, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Palmitic acid, Glyceryl stearate, Dimethicone, Polysorbate 60, Peg-100 stearate, Ethyl hexanediol, Stearic acid, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Glyceryl caprylate, Parfum, Disodium edta, Betaine, Allantoin panthenol, Hyaluronic acid, Tocopheryl acetate, Lactobacillus/aloe barbadensis ferment filtrate, Aloe barbadensis phytoplacenta extract, Butylene glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium hyaluronate, Geraniol, Linalool, Limonene
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| OttieAloe Vera EmulsionYOUR PRODUCT | MAY COOPRaw Moisturizer Cream | 3W ClinicCollagen White Brightening Emulsion | Rohto MentholatumHada Labo Gokujyun Premium Emulsion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 62% | 61% | 61% |
| Price | $25.42 | $40.00+$14.58 | $22.90−$2.52 | $16.20−$9.22 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Niacinamide | Arginine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Ottie - Aloe Vera Emulsion" has a good moisturizing formula. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (betaine, hyaluronic acid, sodium hyaluronate, aloe barbadensis leaf extract and butylene glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Paraffinum liquidum, dimethicone, cetearyl alcohol, cyclopentasiloxane and aloe barbadensis leaf extract in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: stearic acidIrritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 25.42$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 5Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Ethyl Hexanedioljournals.sagepub.com
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