Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingPanthenol, Allantoin + 3 moreStrong evidence
“Now available at Face the Future Advanced Skin Clinic and Online Shop, Vitage Skin Calming Aloe Gel is a professionally formulated Aloe Vera treatment gel to instantly cool, soothe and hydrate all skin types.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": allantoin, glycerin.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Imidazolidinyl urea, Calendula officinalis flower extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.7–5.5%
- 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 GlycerinCarbomer~3.5–5.3%
- 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 CarbomerImidazolidinyl urea~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Is more irritating than many other preservatives available
More about Imidazolidinyl ureaAloe barbadensis leaf powder~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf powderSodium hydroxide~1.6–2.3%
Allantoin~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinDehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.6%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.85–1.3%
- 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 acetatePanthenol~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolBenzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Sorbic acid~0.3–0.6%
Chamomilla recutita flower extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractCalendula officinalis flower extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractSodium benzoate~0.1–0.3%
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.2%
Pantolactone~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about PantolactoneBenzyl alcohol~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Carbomer, Imidazolidinyl urea, Aloe barbadensis leaf powder, Sodium hydroxide, Allantoin, Dehydroacetic acid, Tocopheryl acetate, Panthenol, Benzoic acid, Sorbic acid, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Pantolactone, Benzyl alcohol
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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.
| VitageSkin Calming Aloe GelYOUR PRODUCT | CetaphilOptimal Hydration Skin Replenishing Water Gel | ISANA120h Liquid Moisturizer | Dr Sam'sFlawless Moisturiser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 64% | 63% | 63% |
| Price | — | — | — | $73.57 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 4 | 4 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Vitage - Skin Calming Aloe Gel" works well for improving skin hydration
Ingredient callouts
- An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 0.50% - 1.20%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
- In addition, this moisturizer contains Allantoin (1.20% - 1.70%). Allantoin is helpful in wound-healing and can help restore the skin barrier faster. It might also be able to improve scars, but the evidence is not very strong for this.
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 medium. 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.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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