smooto Aloe-E Snail Bright Gel

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
2. Aqua
3. Niacinamide
4. Glycerin
5. Propylene Glycol
6. Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
7. Polysorbate 20
8. Carbomer
9. Triethanolamine
10. Phenoxyethanol
11. Tocopherol
12. Allantoin
13. Chlorphenesin
14. Disodium EDTA
15. Fragrance
16. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
17. Sodium Hyaluronate
18. Butylene Glycol
19. Snail Secretion Filtrate
20. Caramel
21. Menthol
22. PEG-90M
23. Collagen
24. Glutathione
25. Panax Ginseng Root Extract
26. Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
27. Panthenol
28. Retinyl Palmitate
29. Sorbitol
30. Hydrogenated Lecithin
31. Ci 42090

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains animal-derived

Key ingredients

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

SOLVENT

Aqua

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

DENATURANT

Glycerin

HUMECTANT

Propylene Glycol

SKIN CONDITIONING

Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Polysorbate 20

EMULSION STABILISING

Carbomer

Other ingredients

TriethanolaminePhenoxyethanolTocopherolAllantoinChlorphenesinDisodium EDTAFragranceDipotassium GlycyrrhizateSodium HyaluronateButylene GlycolSnail Secretion FiltrateCaramelMentholPEG-90MCollagenGlutathionePanax Ginseng Root ExtractAscorbyl TetraisopalmitatePanthenolRetinyl PalmitateSorbitolHydrogenated LecithinCi 42090

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Ingredients explained

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

Aloe vera leaf extract for soothing and humectant; monitor polysaccharide level and endotoxins

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Propylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.

Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract

Witch hazel leaf extract for astringency and skin care; common in soothing formulas

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Triethanolamine

Triethanolamine for buffering; restricted, limit concentration to avoid high pH and irritation

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Chlorphenesin

Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate for moisturizing/soothing; inhibits 5-LOX, water-soluble, for sensitive skin.

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Snail Secretion Filtrate

Snail secretion filtrate with moisturizing and repairing peptides; animal-derived, monitor purity and allergy risk

Caramel

Colorant for brown shades; some processes involve sulfites, check specs.

Menthol

Cooling and soothing agent at 0.5–2%; high levels may cause sensitivity or irritation, use caution around eyes and mucous membranes

PEG-90M

Polyethylene glycol-based emulsifier and thickener at 0.1–0.5%; highly hydrophilic, may contain trace PEG impurities, caution for sensitive skin

Collagen

Hydrating conditioning agent; soluble protein used in hair care and toners; forms occlusive layer.

Glutathione

Antioxidant and brightening agent; unstable, requires antioxidants and protection from light.

Panax Ginseng Root Extract

Botanical extract for skin and hair conditioning; activity and irritation risk vary by source/purity, patch test for sensitive skin

Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate

Vitamin C ester antioxidant; more stable than ascorbic acid but still light-sensitive.

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Retinyl Palmitate

Vitamin A ester for skin conditioning; light-sensitive, requires protection, avoid in pregnancy.

Sorbitol

Polyol humectant with strong hygroscopy; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives; also a solvent or adjuster.

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Ci 42090

Acid Blue 9 lake; for coloring and brow tints. Non-permanent hair dye, watch for lake precipitation and batch shade variance.

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