Works for
MoisturizingSodium hyaluronate, Betaine + 8 moreWorks
“This serum with mild formula moisturizes and soothes your sensitive skin for a healthier complexion.”
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, glycerin.
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: hydrolyzed collagen, aloe barbadensis leaf extract.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Alcohol, Parfum + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium hyaluronate~7.6–9.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateGlycerin~4.2–5.1%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~3.1–3.8%
- 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 glycolBetaine~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about Betaine1,2-hexanediol~0.65–1%
Alcohol~1.6–2%
- 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 AlcoholAloe barbadensis leaf extract~1.5–1.9%
- 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 extractPpg-26-buteth-26~1.2–1.4%
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilXanthan gum~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumTriethanolamine~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineCarbomer~0.5–0.75%
- 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 CarbomerGlycerin~0.5–0.75%
- 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 GlycerinGlyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency
More about Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerPropylene glycol~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolPvm/ma copolymer~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Styrene/vp copolymer~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lonicera japonica flower extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
More about Lonicera japonica flower extractSolanum lycopersicum fruit extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lilium tigrinum extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Nelumbo nucifera seed extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chrysanthemum indicum flower extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed collagen~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed collagenMyrciaria dubia fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Myrciaria dubia fruit extractEuterpe oleracea fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Euterpe oleracea fruit extractParfum~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLeontopodium alpinum extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Buddleja davidii extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Malva sylvestris flower extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance
More about Malva sylvestris flower extractRh-oligopeptide-1~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrogenated lecithin~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinGlycerin~0.15–0.3%
- 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 GlycerinPotassium cetyl phosphate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideAminomethyl propanol~0.05–0.15%
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.05–0.1%
- 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 extractIngredient list view
Water, Sodium hyaluronate, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Betaine, 1,2-hexanediol, Alcohol, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Ppg-26-buteth-26, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Xanthan gum, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Glycerin, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Propylene glycol, Pvm/ma copolymer, Styrene/vp copolymer, Lonicera japonica flower extract, Solanum lycopersicum fruit extract, Lilium tigrinum extract, Nelumbo nucifera seed extract, Chrysanthemum indicum flower extract, Hydrolyzed collagen, Myrciaria dubia fruit extract, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract, Parfum, Leontopodium alpinum extract, Buddleja davidii extract, Malva sylvestris flower extract, Rh-oligopeptide-1, Hydrogenated lecithin, Glycerin, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Aminomethyl propanol, Camellia sinensis leaf extract
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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 SKIN HOUSEAloe Fresh SerumYOUR PRODUCT | MEDI-PEELDerma Maison Vitabenone Brightening Serum | The Crème ShopPro-Youth Collagen Protein Ampoule Serum - Klean Beauty | SKIN 1004.Probio-Cica Intensive Ampoule | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 45% | 45% | 45% |
| Price | $35.50 | — | $9.99−$25.51 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 6 | 5 of 6 | 5 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Arginine | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: COSRX The Hyaluronic Acid 3 SerumDr.Reju-All Reju-All Advanced PDRN Copper Peptide Serum
Product summary
"the SKIN HOUSE - Aloe Fresh Serum" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 0.15% - 0.30%, hydrolyzed collagen 0.25% - 0.45%, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer 0.45% - 0.65%, glycerin 0.50% - 0.75%, betaine 2.30% - 2.80%, glycerin 4.20% - 5.10% and sodium hyaluronate 7.60% - 9.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails at around 17.60$ in the United States and for 19.90£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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