Comparison between Urban Hydration Bright & Balanced Aloe Vera Leaf Daily Gel Moisturizer vs. Isntree Aloe Soothing Gel

Urban Hydration

Bright & Balanced Aloe Vera Leaf Daily Gel Moisturizer

Isntree

Aloe Soothing Gel

Find out which product is better for your skin.

18 Ingredients 35

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Water

Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice

Glycerin

Water

Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract

Butylene Glycol

Propylene Glycol

Glycerin

Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract

Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) Extract

Biosaccharide Gum-1

Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract

Phenoxyethanol

Sodium Hyaluronate

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Uniqueness11 out of 18

61.1%

Uniqueness28 out of 35

80.0%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

6 out of 18

33%

chemical

10 out of 18

56%

natural

14 out of 35

40%

chemical

16 out of 35

46%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 4Negative: 0

Glycerin^#2Propylene Glycol^#4Panthenol^#10Allantoin^#13

Oily skin

Positive: 2Negative: 0

Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract^#3Allantoin^#13

Sensitive skin

Positive: 2Negative: 0

Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract^#5Allantoin^#13

Dry skin

Positive: 7Negative: 0

Butylene Glycol^#3Glycerin^#4Sodium Hyaluronate^#8Betaine^#9Allantoin^#24Panthenol^#251,2-Hexanediol^#35

Oily skin

Positive: 2Negative: 0

Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract^#6Allantoin^#24

Sensitive skin

Positive: 2Negative: 1

Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract^#16Allantoin^#24Citric Acid^#31

Detailed view

Urban Hydration Bright & Balanced Aloe Vera Leaf Daily Gel Moisturizer vs. Isntree Aloe Soothing Gel

Position 1

#1Water

Origin: natural

Role: Solvent

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

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#1Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice

Origin: natural

Role: Skin conditioning agent

UV Protection

Moisturizing

Soothing

Healing

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice is a natural juice received from Aloe leaves. It has been used in cosmetics for hundreds of ages. Scientists have discovered that it contains more than 200 nutrients: minerals, amino acids, vitamins, and so on. It’s a good component for calming irritated skin. It also helps to heal wounds, helps the skin regenerate faster, improves collagen syncretization, tones up, and moisturizes the skin. It also provides a slight UV-filtering effect.

Position 2

#2Glycerin

Origin: natural

Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

Softening

Hair structure improvement

Hair gloss

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

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#2Water

Origin: natural

Role: Solvent

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

Position 3

#3Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract

Origin: natural

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Astringent, Hair conditioning

Antioxidants

Soothing

Healing

Tones up skin

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Good for oily skin

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#3Butylene Glycol

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

Softening

Hair protection

Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Good for dry skin

Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.

Unlike many other “Glycols”, it is not harmful and that's why it is used in many products. It was approved by US FDA and US EPA for usage.

Position 4

#4Propylene Glycol

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

EWG Rating [ 3 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

Good for dry skin

Propylene Glycol is a useful componet with many positive effects. It’s a very good moisturizer. It helps to deliver ingredients into deeper layers of the skin. It creates a protective layer on the skin preventing water loss. The component is researched very well and doesn’t have notable side effects. It’s used even for making food.

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#4Glycerin

Origin: natural

Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

Softening

Hair structure improvement

Hair gloss

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Good for dry skin

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

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Position 5

#5Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract

Origin: natural

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Humectant

Antioxidants

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

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#5Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) Extract

Origin: natural

Role: Skin conditioning agent

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]