Holika Holika Aloe 96% Soothing Gel

Holika Holika

Aloe 96% Soothing Gel

face body moisturizer

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General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
58%
Combination (dry)
58%
Balanced
88%
Combination (oily)
82%
Oily
82%

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Refresh and rejuvenate your skin with Holika Holika Aloe 96% Soothing Gel, a lightweight, fast-absorbing moisturizer enriched with 96% pure aloe vera extract. This multi-purpose gel delivers instant relief to irritated, sun-stressed, or dehydrated skin, leaving it cool, calm, and deeply hydrated without any greasy or sticky residue.

Key Insights

Benefits

5
Anti-Aging
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Oil Control
Soothing

Risks

3
Allergen
Sulfate
Synthetic polymer

About Aloe 96% Soothing Gel

Overview

Aloe 96% Soothing Gel is a lightweight moisturizer from Holika Holika. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 24 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

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 Ethylhexylglycerin, 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 Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin and Water.

Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Ectoin, Chamomilla Recutita (matricaria) Flower Juice, Camellia Sinensis and Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/leaf/vine Extract.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Balanced, Combination (oily) and Oily skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. A few ingredients carry irritation flags, so reactive skin should patch test before using it on the whole face.

What it does not target

The formula contributes little or nothing on barrier support, oil control, 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. One ingredient on the label has not been matched to our database yet, so the analysis above reads a slightly incomplete list.

What is not in it

It does contain fragrance and essential oils, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.

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

  • Strong humectant content for hydration

Things to know

  • Contains fragrance or declared fragrance allergens
  • Contains essential oils, a common source of reactivity
  • 2 ingredients could feed malassezia (fungal acne)
  • Part of the label has not been matched to our ingredient database yet

Which skin types it suits

Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.

Suitable for

  • Balanced skin
  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily skin

Less suitable for

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) skin

Sensitive skin

A few ingredients here carry irritation flags. Reactive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before using it on the whole face.

Skin concerns

Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.

Helps with

  • Hydration 5 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 4 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Soothing 2 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • 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.

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.

Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

Hydration

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% 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

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

4-Pyrimidinecarboxylic Acid, 1,4,5,6,-Tetrahydro-2-Methyl-, (4S)-

Hydration Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone

12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Anti-Aging Soothing

15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract is an extract of the flowers, leaves and vine of Cardiospermum halicacabum L., Sapindaceae

Anti-Aging Soothing

17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging

20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Propenoic acid, homopolymer, sodium salt

Oil Control

21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)

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 Low

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control None

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

Part of this label has not been matched to our ingredient database, so only what is present is listed — no absence is claimed.

Contains

  • Fragrance

    Parfum, Linalool, Limonene

  • Essential oils

    Linalool, Limonene

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
  1. Cleanse
  2. Toning
  3. Treat
  4. Moisturise
  5. 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)
2 ingredients could feed malassezia: Glycereth-6 Trioleate, [lactobacillus/(cirsium Japonicum/moringa Oleifera Leaf) Extract Ferment & Sucrose] Extract Filtrate. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
Sensitive and reactive skin
A few ingredients here carry irritation flags. Reactive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before using it on the whole face.
Recorded ingredient risks
Allergen, Sulfate, Synthetic polymer

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 24 ingredients on the label.

7
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

6
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

5
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

4
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

4
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

4
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

3
Fragrance / colour

Changes how the product smells or looks

3
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

Ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.

1 Water Solvent
Estimated level
30–80%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.

Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Skin Research and Technology, May 2015, pages 131-136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, November-December 1999, pages 344-351
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, September-October 1993, pages 249-262
2 Butylene Glycol Humectant
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% 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
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Glycereth-6 Trioleate is the triester of oleic acid and a polyethylene glycol ether of glycerin containing an average of 6 moles of ethylene oxide

Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Occlusive

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Aloe Vera Vesicles are the extracellular vesicles isolated from the whole plant Aloe vera.

Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Phenol, 4,4'-(4,5,6,7-Tetrabromo-1,1-Dioxido-3H-2,1-Benzoxathiol-3-ylidene)Bis[2,6-Dibromo-

Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

4-Pyrimidinecarboxylic Acid, 1,4,5,6,-Tetrahydro-2-Methyl-, (4S)-

Hydration Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Plant extract

8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Phyllostachys Heterocycla Frass Extract is the extract of the frass of Phyllostachys heterocycla, Poaceae

Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Occlusive, Antioxidant, Plant extract

9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Aloe Vera Callus Extract is the extract of the callus of Aloe vera grown in culture

Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Sulfated oligosaccharides obtained from the Seaweed Kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera, Lessoniaceae) hydrolyzate

Sulfate
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Antioxidant, Plant extract

11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Grifola Frondosa (Maitake)/Licorice Root Extract Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of an extract of the roots of Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) by the fungi, Grifola frondosa.

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Anti-Aging Soothing
4 scientific references
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, February 2015, pages 455-464
  • Rheumatology, July 2010 Epublication
  • Food and Chemical Toxicology, April 2008, pages 1, 298-1, 307
  • Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology, December 2001, pages 109-141
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Antioxidant, Plant extract

13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

[Lactobacillus/(Cirsium Japonicum/Moringa Oleifera Leaf) Extract Ferment & Sucrose] Extract Filtrate is a filtrate of the extract of a mixture of sucrose and the product obtained by the fermentation of an extract of the whole plant, Cirsium japonicum and the leaves of Moringa oleifera by the microorganism Lactobacillus.

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Juice is the extract of the juice of the flowers of Chamomilla recutita; Asteraceae.

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract is an extract of the flowers, leaves and vine of Cardiospermum halicacabum L., Sapindaceae

Anti-Aging Soothing
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Plant extract

16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Hydrolyzed Tiger Prawn Extract is the hydrolysate of an extract of the tiger prawn, Penaeus japonicus derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis

17 Glycerin Humectant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Occlusive, Texture agent, Solvent

17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation, March 2021, pages 223-231
  • International Journal of Toxicology, November/December 2019, Volume 38, Supplement 3, pages 6S-22S
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2016, ePublication
  • British Journal of Dermatology, July 2008, pages 23-34
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2007, pages 75-82
  • Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, June 2003, pages 7, 360-7, 365
18 Carbomer Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol 2-propenyl ether

Synthetic polymer
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Trimethylsilyl Arginine PG-Propyl Methylsilanediol Crosspolymer is the reaction product of Arginine that has been condensed with glycidoxypropylmethyldiethoxysilane, with subsequent crosslinking by condensation with hydrolyzed methyltriethoxysilane and hydrolyzed C6-10 alkyl triethoxysilane, and end-capped with hydrolyzed trimethylchlorosilane.

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Occlusive, Texture agent

20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Propenoic acid, homopolymer, sodium salt

Oil Control Synthetic polymer
7 scientific references
  • International Food Research Journal, February 2021, pages 44 - 55
  • Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, March 2018, pages 1, 611-1, 614
  • Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, November 2014, pages 18, 346-18, 351
  • Journal of Applied Polymer Science, November 2001, pages 1, 515-1, 520
  • United States Patent, April 2000, ePublication
  • https://wwwsocochemcom/is-sodium-polyacrylate-safehtml
  • https://wwwcir-safetyorg/sites/default/files/acryco092018TARpdf
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • PLoS One, October 2016, ePublication
  • Contact Dermatitis, May 2016, pages 281-288
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2013, pages 5S-21S
  • Personal Care, 2008, pages 1-4
  • Cosmetic Science Technology, 2006, pages 1-11
22 Parfum Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Parfum is a term for ingredient labelling used to identify that a product contains a material or a combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular odour. According to Article 19 of the Cosmetics Regulation, 'Perfume and aromatic compositions and their raw materials shall be referred to by the terms ‘parfum’ or ‘aroma’. '

23 Linalool Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3,7-Dimethyl octa-1,6-diene-3-ol

Allergen
24 Limonene Solvent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent, Fragrance / colour

24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1-Methyl-4-Isopropenylcyclohexene; dipentene

Allergen

Not yet matched to our database

These are printed on the label but have not been linked to an ingredient record yet, so they are excluded from the analysis above.

Pippidylhexylglycerin

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Aloe 96% Soothing Gel?

WATER, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERETH-6 TRIOLEATE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, ALOE VERA VESICLES, TETRABROMOPHENOL BLUE, ECTOIN, PHYLLOSTACHYS HETEROCYCLA FRASS EXTRACT, ALOE VERA CALLUS EXTRACT, KELP SULFATED OLIGOSACCHARIDES, GRIFOLA FRONDOSA /LICORICE ROOT EXTRACT FERMENT FILTRATE, Camellia Sinensis, [LACTOBACILLUS/(CIRSIUM JAPONICUM/MORINGA OLEIFERA LEAF) EXTRACT FERMENT & SUCROSE] EXTRACT FILTRATE, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER JUICE, CARDIOSPERMUM HALICACABUM FLOWER/LEAF/VINE EXTRACT, HYDROLYZED TIGER PRAWN EXTRACT, GLYCERIN, CARBOMER, TRIMETHYLSILYL ARGININE PG-PROPYL METHYLSILANEDIOL CROSSPOLYMER, SODIUM POLYACRYLATE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, PARFUM, LINALOOL, LIMONENE.

How do I use Aloe 96% Soothing Gel?

Apply the gel to the sensitive, dry, and irritated areas of your skin or distribute all over your body externally. Let it get absorbed completely.

What skin types is Aloe 96% Soothing Gel good for?

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.

Is Aloe 96% Soothing Gel good for sensitive skin?

Some ingredients here carry irritation flags, so sensitive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before applying it to the whole face.

Is Aloe 96% Soothing Gel fungal acne safe?

2 ingredients could feed malassezia: Glycereth-6 Trioleate, [lactobacillus/(cirsium Japonicum/moringa Oleifera Leaf) Extract Ferment & Sucrose] Extract Filtrate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.

Can I use Aloe 96% Soothing 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 Aloe 96% Soothing Gel fragrance free?

No — it contains Parfum, Linalool, Limonene.

Does Aloe 96% Soothing Gel contain essential oils?

Yes — it contains Linalool, Limonene.

What can I layer with Aloe 96% Soothing 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 Aloe 96% Soothing Gel?

Use it morning and evening, after serums.

How many ingredients does Aloe 96% Soothing Gel have?

It lists 24 ingredients, of which 0 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Aloe 96% Soothing Gel?

Holika Holika.

Brand
Holika Holika

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