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MoisturizingGlycerin, Helianthus annuus seed oil + 3 moreWorks
“Aloe-based hydration helps the skin feel comfortable rather than stripped.”
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: helianthus annuus seed oil, lecithin.
Anti-blemishAloe barbadensis leaf juice, Salicylic acidNot delivered
“Blemish Gel”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy13 strong irritants: Alcohol, Calendula officinalis flower extract + 11 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone 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~5.6–8.4%
- 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 AlcoholGlycerin~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 GlycerinWater~3.4–5.1%
Succinic acid~2.5–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xanthan gum~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSclerotium gum~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumLecithin~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinPullulan~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanCalendula officinalis flower extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractLavandula angustifolia herb oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Is a common allergen and irritant
More about Lavandula angustifolia herb oilPelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilPelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilLeptospermum scoparium branch/leaf oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus bergamia peel oil expressed~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cedrus atlantica bark oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Echinacea angustifolia extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that might contain antioxidants, have antibacterial effect and help reduce inflammation, but solid evidence is lacking. Can be irritating
More about Echinacea angustifolia extractHypericum perforatum extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilTocopherol~0.1–0.5%
- 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 TocopherolSalicylic acid~0.1–0.35%
- 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 acidSilica~0.15–0.55%
Sorbic acid~0.1–0.3%
Denatonium benzoate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium hydroxide~0.05–0.25%
Calcium ascorbate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
T-butyl alcohol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating
More about T-butyl alcoholBenzyl alcohol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholLimonene~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.4%
Citral~0.1–0.4%
Citronellol~0.1–0.4%
Geraniol~0.1–0.4%
Pinene~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Beta-caryophyllene~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camphor~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Linalyl acetate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Geranyl acetate~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Terpineol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Terpinolene~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Alcohol, Glycerin, Water, Succinic acid, Xanthan gum, Sclerotium gum, Lecithin, Pullulan, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Lavandula angustifolia herb oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Leptospermum scoparium branch/leaf oil, Citrus bergamia peel oil expressed, Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil, Cedrus atlantica bark oil, Echinacea angustifolia extract, Hypericum perforatum extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Tocopherol, Salicylic acid, Silica, Sorbic acid, Denatonium benzoate, Potassium hydroxide, Calcium ascorbate, T-butyl alcohol, Benzyl alcohol, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol, Pinene, Beta-caryophyllene, Camphor, Linalyl acetate, Geranyl acetate, Terpineol, Terpinolene
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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.
| The Organic PharmacyBlemish GelYOUR PRODUCT | Rohto MentholatumAcnes Sealing Jell | High BeautyHigh and Bye Clearing Gel | skincode-SwissClarifying Spot Treatment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 92% | 90% | 90% |
| Price | — | $14.58 | — | $59.44 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Sulfur | Glycolic Acid | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
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