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
Holika Holika
Aloe 99% Soothing Gel
face body moisturizer
Holika Holika
face body moisturizer
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Take the skin testSoothe and hydrate your skin with Aloe 99% Soothing Gel, a lightweight, fast-absorbing formula powered by fermented aloe vera juice. Packaged in a sleek, aloe leaf-shaped bottle, this refreshing gel instantly calms sun-exposed, irritated, or itchy skin while delivering long-lasting hydration, all without any sticky residue. Infused with botanical extracts such as watermelon, cucumber, and Centella Asiatica, it provides gentle care even for the most sensitive skin. Free from alcohol, parabens, artificial colors, and animal-derived ingredients, this cooling gel offers a hypoallergenic moisture boost your skin will love, perfect for everyday use on dry or delicate areas.
Aloe 99% Soothing Gel is a lightweight moisturizer from Holika Holika. The formula is built mainly around hydration and soothing. The ingredient list runs to 31 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 Propanediol, 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, Propanediol and Ethylhexylglycerin.
Soothing: High. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Ectoin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Benzoate and Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice.
Antioxidant support: Moderate. Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution, and here that comes from Ectoin.
Brightening: Moderate. Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks, and here that comes from Ectoin.
On richness alone it suits Balanced 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, 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.
Reading the full list, the formula is no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free, sulfate-free and dye-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance and essential oils, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.
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
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
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
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
4-Pyrimidinecarboxylic Acid, 1,4,5,6,-Tetrahydro-2-Methyl-, (4S)-
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Centella Asiatica Extract is the extract of the whole plant Hydrocotyl, Centella asiatica L., Apiaceae
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Bambusa Vulgaris Extract is the extract of the whole plant of the Bamboo, Bambusa vulgaris, Poaceaea
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% 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)
16th 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
17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
2-Propenoic acid, homopolymer, sodium salt
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Castor oil (Ricinus communis), hydrogenated, ethoxylated (60 mol EO average molar ratio)
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
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
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Parfum, Limonene, Linalool
Limonene, Linalool
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 31 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
Changes how the product smells or looks
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Forms a film that slows water loss
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
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.
4-Pyrimidinecarboxylic Acid, 1,4,5,6,-Tetrahydro-2-Methyl-, (4S)-
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Balmint, Melissa officinalis L., Labiatae
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Centella Asiatica Extract is the extract of the whole plant Hydrocotyl, Centella asiatica L., Apiaceae
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the Sacred Lotus, Nelumbium speciosum, Nymphaeaceae
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Bambusa Vulgaris Extract is the extract of the whole plant of the Bamboo, Bambusa vulgaris, Poaceaea
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Cucumber, Cucumis sativus L., Cucurbitaceae
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Zea Mays Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of the Corn, Zea mays L., Poaceae
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the cabbage, Brassica oleracea L. var. capitata, Brassicaceae
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Watermelon, Citrullus lanatus, Cucurbitaceae
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Dioscorea japonica, Dioscoreaceae
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Laminaria Japonica Extract is an extract of the Japan Kelp/Seaweed, Laminaria japonica, Laminariaceae
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% 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)
16th 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
17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
2-Propenoic acid, homopolymer, sodium salt
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
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Castor oil (Ricinus communis), hydrogenated, ethoxylated (60 mol EO average molar ratio)
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium benzoate
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid
26th 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)
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2,2',2''-Nitrilotriethanol
28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Phenoxyethanol
29th 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’. '
30th 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
31st 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
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ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE, ECTOIN, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, MELISSA OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACT, CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT, NELUMBIUM SPECIOSUM FLOWER EXTRACT, BAMBUSA VULGARIS EXTRACT, CUCUMIS SATIVUS FRUIT EXTRACT, ZEA MAYS LEAF EXTRACT, BRASSICA OLERACEA CAPITATA LEAF EXTRACT, CITRULLUS LANATUS FRUIT EXTRACT, DIOSCOREA JAPONICA ROOT EXTRACT, LAMINARIA JAPONICA EXTRACT, WATER, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, SODIUM POLYACRYLATE, CARBOMER, DISODIUM EDTA, PEG-60 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, PROPANEDIOL, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, SODIUM BENZOATE, CITRIC ACID, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, TRIETHANOLAMINE, PHENOXYETHANOL, PARFUM, LIMONENE, LINALOOL.
CITRIC ACID.
Apply the gel to the sensitive, dry, and irritated areas of your skin or distribute it all over your body externally. Let it get absorbed completely.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced 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.
No — it contains Parfum, Limonene, Linalool.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
Yes — it contains Limonene, Linalool.
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 31 ingredients, of which 1 are recorded as actives.
Holika Holika.
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