ALODERMA Pure Aloe Vera Gel for dry skin
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
GlycerinLow
- HighDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A weak match for dry skin; the moisturizers alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, fine lines, and wrinkles. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate moisturizing for your dry skin due to the presence of aloe barbadensis leaf juice and glycerin, which draw water into the skin to hydrate and soothe. While these ingredients provide general hydration for dry or flaky skin, the formula lacks stronger occlusive agents to fully seal in moisture.
- The product is highly suitable for dry skin and contains no harsh ingredients, ensuring a low risk of irritation.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your dry skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine. Start using it 3 times a week and work your way up to daily use.
- Apply your moisturizer after your toner and before your sunscreen in the morning. At night, use it as the final step after your serum.
- Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer into your skin. Avoid rubbing to keep your dry skin happy.
- Apply the moisturizer on slightly damp skin to help lock in extra hydration. This is great for soothing dry and flaky areas .
- Avoid the sensitive eye area and do a patch test before your first use .
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 700+ reviewsMost users appreciate its fast-absorbing, natural texture, though a small number find it not moisturizing enough on its own or have encountered issues with packaging.
Highlights
Soothing and healing Mostly Mentioned
- “definitely helped my sunburn”
- “calms itchy scalp”
- “soothes redness immediately”
Lightweight hydration Often Mentioned
- “leaves skin soft”
- “great for oily skin”
- “refreshing and light”
Non-sticky texture Often Mentioned
- “no sticky residue”
- “absorbs like a dream”
- “soaks in completely”
Clean ingredients Sometimes Noted
- “love the farm-to-face concept”
- “no harsh chemicals”
- “feels very pure”
Not moisturizing enough Rarely Noted
- “a bit drying”
- “need a lotion on top”
- “not enough for winter”
Packaging issues Rarely Noted
- “bottle leaked in transport”
- “pump arrived broken”
- “messy upon arrival”
Pilling with layers Rarely Noted
- “pills under makeup”
- “balls up if rubbed too much”
- “doesn't layer well”
Unpleasant scent Rarely Noted
- “smells like rotting plants”
- “weird natural scent”
- “wish it was unscented”
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Questions and answers
Why is Aloderma Pure Aloe Vera Gel a weak match for dry skin?
This gel offers moderate hydration with aloe vera and glycerin, but it lacks stronger sealing ingredients to fully lock moisture into dry skin. It is very gentle and unlikely to cause irritation, but a moisturizer for this skin needs rich emollients and occlusive agents to seal in hydration and support the skin barrier.
Which ingredients make this moisturizer a poor fit for dry skin?
This moisturizer is a weak match for dry skin because it lacks heavy, sealing ingredients to lock in hydration. A moisturizer of this type needs richer moisture-retaining agents and heavier barrier-protecting ingredients to keep dry skin fully soft and smooth.
What does Aloe Vera Leaf Juice do for dry skin?
Aloe Vera Leaf Juice helps increase water content in dry skin to keep it feeling soft and smooth. It works well to boost hydration without changing water loss through the skin.
What does Water do for dry skin?
Drinking more water helps increase skin hydration and may reduce clinical signs of dryness and roughness, particularly for individuals with lower prior water consumption.
Where does this moisturizer go in a skincare routine for dry skin?
This moisturizer goes after your hydrating toner in the morning and after your treatment in the evening, and it is also applied after a nourishing mask during weekly care. Because it is a weak match for dry skin, this type of product needs heavier sealing ingredients like rich oils and butters to fully lock in moisture and keep dry skin soft and smooth.
Can I use it with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this moisturizer with retinol by applying the moisturizer first to hydrate your skin, followed by your retinol treatment. This product helps calm and hydrate dry skin safely, but dry skin needs a richer cream with stronger sealing ingredients to fully lock in moisture.
How often should I use this moisturizer?
You can use this moisturizer twice a day as part of your morning and evening routine to keep your skin hydrated. It is very gentle and unlikely to cause irritation, but because it lacks strong barrier-sealing ingredients, dry skin needs a richer cream with heavy oils or butters to fully lock in moisture.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2026
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?
This gel is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for dry skin because it contains no heavy or harsh ingredients and has an excellent safety profile. However, a product for this skin needs richer sealing ingredients to fully lock in moisture and prevent flakiness.
Can I use it around the eyes or on my body?
You can safely use this gel around your eyes and on your body because it has a very safe formula with no harsh ingredients that may cause irritation. However, because your skin is dry, a product of this type needs richer, heavier sealing ingredients to fully lock in moisture.
What the research says
A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017A cream combining propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera reduced erythema scars, acne severity index, and total lesion count better than erythromycin cream in sixty patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris compared to placebo.
Clinical Pharmacology, 2018Topical aloe vera gel significantly accelerated split-thickness skin graft donor-site healing compared to placebo in 12 patients, but showed no significant difference in pain relief.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2018Topical application of Aloe vera cream reduced postoperative pain at rest and during defecation, accelerated wound healing at two weeks, and decreased analgesic requirements in patients after open hemorrhoidectomy compared to placebo.
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2010The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012
Why other moisturizers fit dry skin better
Cosmetic formulations containing 5% Centella asiatica extract showed the best efficacy in improving skin moisture and decreasing transepidermal water loss, while also exhibiting antiinflammatory properties in 25 volunteers compared to baseline measurements.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Nanoemulsions containing Macadamia integrifolia seed oil successfully enhanced skin hydration and reduced wrinkles in human volunteers, outperforming conventional emulsions in skin hydration enhancement.
Nanomaterials, 2024Topical oil-in-water and water-in-oil emulsions containing glyceryl glucoside, natural moisturizing factors, and ceramide significantly improved skin hydration and barrier function while reducing visible dryness and tactile roughness in subjects with very dry skin compared to untreated sites and vehicles.
The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2012
Ingredients
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Water, Glycerin, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide
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