1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is the juice expressed from the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae
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Aloe Propolis Soothing Gel
face moisturizer
Benton
face moisturizer
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Take the skin testThe Benton Aloe Propolis Soothing Gel contains two star ingredients - aloe vera and propolis - to heal irritated, troubled skin. Their antibacterial and healing properties can help soothe sensitized skin, fade acne scars, brighten skin tone, and maintain hydration throughout the day.
Aloe Propolis Soothing Gel is a lightweight moisturizer from Benton. The formula is built mainly around hydration and soothing. The ingredient list runs to 21 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. Hydration is handled by Butylene Glycol, Glycerin and Betaine, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Betaine and Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice.
Soothing: High. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract and Portulaca Oleracea Extract.
On richness alone it suits Balanced, 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.
The formula contributes little or nothing on barrier support, antioxidant protection, oil control and brightening and tone. 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.
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.
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.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
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.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness
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.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is the juice expressed from the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
4th 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)
6th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
7th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae
8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Methanaminium, 1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt
10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Portulaca Oleracea Extract is an extract of the whole plant of the Purselane, Portulaca oleracea L., Portulacaceae
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Houttuynia Cordata Extract is an extract of the herb, Houttuynia cordata, Saururaceae
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Guava, Psidium guajava L., Myrtaceae
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract is the extract of the fruit of Schisandra chinensis, Schisandraceae.
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
L-Arginine
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Propolis Extract
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
This product is the "Moisturise" step.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 21 ingredients on the label.
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Dissolves and carries everything else
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Forms a film that slows water loss
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Calms visible redness and irritation
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is the juice expressed from the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Extract of propolis wax
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
4th 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)
5th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
6th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
7th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae
8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Methanaminium, 1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt
9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Water
10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Portulaca Oleracea Extract is an extract of the whole plant of the Purselane, Portulaca oleracea L., Portulacaceae
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Houttuynia Cordata Extract is an extract of the herb, Houttuynia cordata, Saururaceae
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Guava, Psidium guajava L., Myrtaceae
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract is the extract of the fruit of Schisandra chinensis, Schisandraceae.
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Perilla, Perilla ocymoides L., Lamiaceae
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Acorus Calamus Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Sweet Flag, Acorus calamus L., Araceae
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Grapefruit, Citrus paradisi, Rutaceae
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Octane-1,2-diol
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
C10-30 alkyl propenoate, polymer with propenoic acid, butenoic acidand/or alkyl propenoates, product with propenyl sucrose ether or propenyl 2,2-dihydroxymethyl-1,3-propanediol
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
L-Arginine
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Maltodextrin
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Axis-Y
Shares 8 key ingredients with Aloe Propolis Soothing Gel: Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Arginine
Isntree
Shares 7 key ingredients with Aloe Propolis Soothing Gel: Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Betaine, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Isntree
Shares 7 key ingredients with Aloe Propolis Soothing Gel: Glycerin, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Allantoin, Pentylene Glycol
Benton
Shares 6 key ingredients with Aloe Propolis Soothing Gel: Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Betaine
Benton
Shares 6 key ingredients with Aloe Propolis Soothing Gel: Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Arginine, Butylene Glycol, Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Abib
Shares 6 key ingredients with Aloe Propolis Soothing Gel: Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Allantoin, Butylene Glycol
ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE, PROPOLIS EXTRACT, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, GLYCERIN, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, BETAINE, AQUA, PORTULACA OLERACEA EXTRACT, ALLANTOIN, HOUTTUYNIA CORDATA EXTRACT, PSIDIUM GUAJAVA FRUIT EXTRACT, SCHISANDRA CHINENSIS FRUIT EXTRACT, PERILLA OCYMOIDES LEAF EXTRACT, ACORUS CALAMUS ROOT EXTRACT, CITRUS PARADISI FRUIT EXTRACT, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, ARGININE, MALTODEXTRIN.
Take an appropriate amount and rub evenly spread on your face. Then gently tab to enhance the absorption.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced, Combination (oily), Oily skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) 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.
No ingredient in this formula is a recognised food source for malassezia, the yeast behind fungal acne.
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.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
Use it morning and evening, after serums.
It lists 21 ingredients, of which 0 are recorded as actives.
Benton.
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