Typology After-Sun Body Lotion — 1% Prebiotics + Aloe Vera
Works for
MoisturizingCoco-caprylate/caprate, Helianthus annuus seed oil + 8 moreWorks
“Combine the rebalancing action of a prebiotic with the moisturizing action of aloe vera to help repair skin weakened by sun exposure.”
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.
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, coco-caprylate/caprate.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Coco-caprylate/caprate~5.2–7.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateHelianthus annuus seed oil~4–6.1%
- 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 oilGlycerin~2.8–4.2%
- 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 GlycerinHydroxypropyl starch phosphate~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and used to stabilize product formulations
More about Hydroxypropyl starch phosphateBentonite~1.7–2.6%
Glyceryl stearate citrate~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citratePrunus domestica seed oil~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus domestica seed oilInulin~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking
More about InulinBenzyl alcohol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholAloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.5–1.15%
- 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 juice powderLauroyl lysine~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product texture
More about Lauroyl lysinePentylene glycol~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolMethyl diisopropyl propionamide~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium stearoyl glutamate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateTocopherol~0.1–0.45%
- 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 TocopherolDehydroacetic acid~0.05–0.3%
Citric acid~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium hydroxide~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Glycerin, Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, Bentonite, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Prunus domestica seed oil, Inulin, Benzyl alcohol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Lauroyl lysine, Pentylene glycol, Methyl diisopropyl propionamide, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Tocopherol, Dehydroacetic acid, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide
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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.
| TypologyAfter-Sun Body Lotion — 1% Prebiotics + Aloe VeraYOUR PRODUCT | CetaphilRestoraderm Eczema Soothing Moisturizer | EucerinDaily Hydration Body Lotion | BabyPureMoisturising Lotion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 37% | 36% | 35% |
| Price | — | $12.39 | $10.79 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Colloidal Oatmeal | Panthenol | Avena Sativa Kernel Flour |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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- 4Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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