1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae
Soothing
Hydration
AROMATICA
Soothing Aloe Vera Gel
face body moisturizer
AROMATICA
Soothing Aloe Vera Gel
face body moisturizer
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Fit by skin type
General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.
Dry
46%
Combination (dry)
46%
Balanced
76%
Combination (oily)
94%
Oily
94%
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9
Ingredients
5
Benefits
0
Actives
Experience instant relief and hydration with AROMATICA Soothing Aloe Vera Gel, a vegan formula crafted with 96% Aloe Vera and 99% plant-based ingredients to calm and restore irritated skin. This refreshing, water-clear gel absorbs effortlessly into both face and body, delivering a cooling touch without any stickiness. Enriched with nutrient-rich Aloe Vera and revitalizing Rosemary Leaf Water, it soothes, hydrates, and supports skin recovery from environmental stress. Perfect for daily use on dry, sensitive, or sun-exposed areas, this gentle formula leaves your skin feeling soft, smooth, and hydrated.
Key Insights
Benefits
5
Anti-Aging
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Oil Control
Soothing
Full Ingredients
9 total
About Soothing Aloe Vera Gel
Overview
Soothing Aloe Vera Gel is a watery-light moisturizer from AROMATICA. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 9 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
Texture and finish
By its ingredient list the formula reads as very light — essentially a water-and-humectant base with little emollient weight. With almost no emollient load it should absorb quickly and finish close to matte. Hydration is handled by Propanediol, Butylene Glycol and Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
What the formula does
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract and Maltodextrin.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract and Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract.
Who it suits
On richness alone it suits Combination (oily) and Oily skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
What it does not target
The formula contributes little or nothing on barrier support, antioxidant protection, cell renewal and firmness signalling. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
What is not in it
Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free and microplastic-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging.
Where it fits in a routine
It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after serums. Seal in your serums with it; in the morning, sunscreen still goes on top.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Pros and cons
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Pros
- No fragrance or declared allergens
- No essential oils
- No drying alcohol
- Silicone-free
- No microplastics
- Strong humectant content for hydration
- No common irritants flagged in the list
- No recognised malassezia (fungal acne) triggers
Which skin types it suits
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
Suitable for
- Combination (oily) skin
- Oily skin
May suit
- Balanced skin
Less suitable for
- Dry skin
- Combination (dry) skin
Sensitive skin
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Skin concerns
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Helps with
-
Hydration 4 ingredients
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
-
Soothing 2 ingredients
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
-
Anti-Aging 1 ingredient
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
-
Evens Skin Tone 1 ingredient
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
-
Oil Control 1 ingredient
Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness
Does not target
Anti-Acne
Blackhead Reducing
Dark Spot Fading
Pore Minimizer
Smooths Bumpy Skin
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
Key ingredients
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
Hydration
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Hydration
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Scutellaria baicalensis, Lamiaceae
Anti-Aging
Evens Skin Tone
Soothing
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Maltodextrin
Oil Control
Hydration
Formula analysis
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Hydration
High
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Barrier support
None
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Antioxidant support
None
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Oil control
Low
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Brightening
Low
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Soothing
Moderate
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Cell renewal
None
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Firmness signalling
None
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
What is and is not in it
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Free from
- Fragrance-free
- Essential-oil-free
- No drying alcohol
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Microplastic-free
- Sulfate-free
- Dye-free
- Oil-free
- No animal-derived ingredients
What to layer it with
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Compatible with
- Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
- Retinoids (retinol, retinal)
- AHAs (glycolic, lactic)
- BHA (salicylic acid)
- PHAs (gluconolactone)
- Benzoyl peroxide
- Azelaic acid
- Copper peptides
- Bakuchiol
- Niacinamide
- Hyaluronic acid
- Ceramides
- Signal peptides
- Panthenol
- Sunscreen
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
Where it fits in a routine
Morning
Evening
- Cleanse
- Toning
- Treat
- Moisturise
- Protect
This product is the "Moisturise" step.
- Seal in your serums with it; in the morning, sunscreen still goes on top.
Safety and suitability
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
- Fungal acne (malassezia)
- No ingredient here is a recognised food source for malassezia.
- Sensitive and reactive skin
- No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Ingredients by function
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 9 ingredients on the label.
4
Plant extract
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
4
Texture agent
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
3
Humectant
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
3
Solvent
Dissolves and carries everything else
2
Occlusive
Forms a film that slows water loss
1
Soothing
Calms visible redness and irritation
1
Emollient
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Ingredient breakdown
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
- Estimated level
- 10–40%
- Confidence
- Low — inferred from list position alone
- Roles
- Humectant, Emollient, Plant extract
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae
Soothing
Hydration
8 scientific references
- Cosmetics, November 2021, pages 1-24
- https://wwwmdpicom/2079-9284/8/4/106/htm
- World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, 2011, pages 610-612
- https://wwwdesertharvestcom/physicians/documents/Antifungal%20and%20Antioxidant%20Activitiespdf
- International Journal of Biological & Medical Research, 2011, pages 466-471
- https://citeseerxistpsuedu/viewdoc/download?doi=10113024710&rep=rep1&type=pdf ]
- International Journal of Toxicology, 2007, pages 1-50
- https://onlinepersonalcarecouncilorg/ctfa-static/online/lists/cir-pdfs/PRS274pdf
- Estimated level
- 5–20%
- Confidence
- Low — inferred from list position alone
- Roles
- Texture agent, Solvent
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
Hydration
4 scientific references
- PubChem Compound Summary, April 2021, ePublication
- SpecialChem, Accessed April 2021, ePublication
- Cosmetic Ingredient Review, June 2018, pages 1-73
- Cosmetics & Toiletries, May 2013, pages 81-86
- Estimated level
- 5–20%
- Confidence
- Low — inferred from list position alone
- Roles
- Solvent
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
- Estimated level
- 2–10%
- Confidence
- Low — inferred from list position alone
- Roles
- Plant extract
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from the leaves of the Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis L., Lamiaceae
- Estimated level
- 2–10%
- Confidence
- Low — inferred from list position alone
- Roles
- Occlusive, Texture agent
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol 2-propenyl ether, sodium salts
- Estimated level
- 2–10%
- Confidence
- Low — inferred from list position alone
- Roles
- Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Hydration
5 scientific references
- CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
- US Food and Drug Administration Code of Federal Regulations</em>, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
- International Journal of Toxicology, May 2011, pages 5S-16S
- Skin Research and Technology, November 2007, pages 417-24
- Journal of the American College of Toxicology, September 1985, pages 223-248
- Estimated level
- 1–5%
- Confidence
- Low — inferred from list position alone
- Roles
- Plant extract
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Illicium Verum Fruit Extract is an extract obtained from the fruits of the Star Anise, Illicium verum, Illiciaceae
- Estimated level
- 1–5%
- Confidence
- Low — inferred from list position alone
- Roles
- Humectant, Soothing, Plant extract
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Scutellaria baicalensis, Lamiaceae
Anti-Aging
Evens Skin Tone
Soothing
5 scientific references
- Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, September 2019, pages 1, 353-1, 369
- PLoS One, February 2017, ePublication
- Science Bulletin Beijing, July 2016, pages 1, 391-1, 398
- Planta Medica, June 2013, pages 959-962
- The Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, December 2011, pages 1, 613-1, 623
- Estimated level
- 1–5%
- Confidence
- Low — inferred from list position alone
- Roles
- Occlusive, Texture agent
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Maltodextrin
Oil Control
Hydration
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Frequently asked questions
What ingredients are in Soothing Aloe Vera Gel?
ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, PROPANEDIOL, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LEAF WATER, SODIUM CARBOMER, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ILLICIUM VERUM FRUIT EXTRACT, SCUTELLARIA BAICALENSIS ROOT EXTRACT, MALTODEXTRIN.
How do I use Soothing Aloe Vera Gel?
Take the desired amount on the palm of your hand and gently massage it all over your face and body for absorption. As a mask pack: For dry and rough skin, pack on the aloe vera gel onto the skin and use like a mask to rehydrate skin. As a cooling cack: To soothe irritated skin, store it in the refrigerator before application. The extra cool aloe gel will immediately cool irritated skin effectively.
What skin types is Soothing Aloe Vera Gel good for?
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Combination (oily), Oily skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.
Is Soothing Aloe Vera Gel good for sensitive skin?
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Is Soothing Aloe Vera Gel fungal acne safe?
No ingredient in this formula is a recognised food source for malassezia, the yeast behind fungal acne.
Can I use Soothing Aloe Vera Gel while pregnant?
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.
Is Soothing Aloe Vera Gel fragrance free?
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.
Does Soothing Aloe Vera Gel contain alcohol?
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Is Soothing Aloe Vera Gel silicone free?
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
Does Soothing Aloe Vera Gel contain essential oils?
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.
Is Soothing Aloe Vera Gel paraben free?
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
What can I layer with Soothing Aloe Vera Gel?
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
When should I apply Soothing Aloe Vera Gel?
Use it morning and evening, after serums.
How many ingredients does Soothing Aloe Vera Gel have?
It lists 9 ingredients, of which 0 are recorded as actives.
Who makes Soothing Aloe Vera Gel?
AROMATICA.
Brand
AROMATICA