lr Aloe Vera Refreshing Gel Cream

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 Juice
2. Aqua
3. Alcohol Denat
4. Dimethicone
5. Glycerin
6. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
7. Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
8. Saccharide Isomerate
9. Ethylhexyl Palmitate
10. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
11. Phenoxyethanol
12. Parfum
13. Olea Europaea Fruit Extract
14. Silica
15. Ethylhexylglycerin
16. Butylene Glycol
17. Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
18. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
19. Citric Acid
20. Lactic Acid
21. Ethylhexyl Salicylate
22. Isoceteth-10
23. Sodium Hydroxide
24. Linalool
25. Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
26. Hexyl Cinnamal
27. Sodium Benzoate
28. Potassium Sorbate
29. Butylphenyl Methylpropional
30. Benzyl Salicylate
31. Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
32. Citronellol
33. Eugenol
34. Limonene
35. Sorbic Acid
36. Tocopherol
37. Ci 61570
38. Ci 19140

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilContains alcoholContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains formaldehyde releasersContains essential oils

Key ingredients

SKIN CONDITIONING

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

SOLVENT

Aqua

溶剂

Alcohol Denat

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

DENATURANT

Glycerin

EMULSION STABILISING

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

HUMECTANT

Saccharide Isomerate

Other ingredients

Ethylhexyl PalmitateAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerPhenoxyethanolParfumOlea Europaea Fruit ExtractSilicaEthylhexylglycerinButylene GlycolButyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneEthylhexyl MethoxycinnamateCitric AcidLactic AcidEthylhexyl SalicylateIsoceteth-10Sodium HydroxideLinaloolHydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene CarboxaldehydeHexyl CinnamalSodium BenzoatePotassium SorbateButylphenyl MethylpropionalBenzyl SalicylateAlpha-Isomethyl IononeCitronellolEugenolLimoneneSorbic AcidTocopherolCi 61570Ci 19140

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Ingredients explained

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Alcohol Denat

Denatured ethanol; solvent, penetration enhancer, and quick-dry agent; high % may compromise barrier in dry skin.

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Glycerin

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

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

High-molecular-weight thickener and emulsion stabilizer; requires electrolytes or acid adjustment near isoelectric point for optimal performance.

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Crosslinked silicone thickener at 0.5-2%; silky/matte feel, non-comedogenic, partial oil phase incompatibility, use co-solvent/pre-emulsification.

Saccharide Isomerate

Novel polyol humectant with skin feel improvement; high hydration, suitable for lightweight formulas.

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Synthetic ester emollient with light skin feel; small molecule, slightly comedogenic, use cautiously for acne-prone skin, often blended with other oils.

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Parfum

Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.

Olea Europaea Fruit Extract

Olea europaea fruit extract rich in polyphenols for antioxidant and conditioning use; add preservative/antioxidant against oxidation.

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Butylene Glycol

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

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

High-potency UVA filter (Parsol MXX); requires stabilizers and UVB blockers.

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

UVA absorber used with other filters; poor water stability and photolability, requires light stabilizers, max concentration typically 10%.

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Lactic Acid

AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

Ethylhexyl salicylate, UVB absorber; volatile, requires combination with UVA filters for broad spectrum.

Isoceteth-10

Not decoded yet

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde

Prohibited in EU cosmetics; restricted due to irritation risks.

Hexyl Cinnamal

Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Butylphenyl Methylpropional

Synthetic fragrance with floral notes; EU regulations limit usage, strict monitoring required.

Benzyl Salicylate

UV absorber/light stabilizer, restricted in EU; potential sensitizer, risk assessment needed.

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

Vanilla-like fragrance ingredient; one of EU 26 allergens, caution advised for sensitive skin.

Citronellol

Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Eugenol

Potent natural fragrance, EU restriction III/71; listed allergen, max 5%, caution for sensitive skin

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Sorbic Acid

Preservative effective at low pH, often combined with sorbate salts; check regulatory limits

Tocopherol

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

Ci 61570

Synthetic dye, used in food/drugs; restricted in cosmetics, compliance labeling required.

Ci 19140

Acid Yellow 23 lake; for coloring and hair dyeing. High water solubility and precipitation risk, pH control required.

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