Fruit of the Earth Aloe Vera 100% Gel for combination skin
Aloe Barbadensis
Triethanolamine
Tocopheryl Acetate
Carbomer
Diazolidinyl Urea
Average
- HighCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for combination skin; other products fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. 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 combination skin due to aloe barbadensis leaf juice, which provides hydration and anti-inflammatory action, alongside tocopheryl acetate for antioxidant benefits.
- While the ingredients are suitable for combination skin, they offer general soothing and hydration that is not specifically targeted to address your oily shine concerns.
- The product is safe for your combination skin as it contains no harsh or prohibited ingredients, minimizing irritation risks.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 8.3k+ reviewsThis is a summary based on a very large amount of data and should definitely be taken into account. Users find this aloe vera gel to be a highly versatile and affordable option that effectively soothes and hydrates various skin types, including oily and sensitive skin. Many appreciate its cooling properties for sunburns and its ability to calm inflammation. Some users report experiencing mild eye irritation or a sticky residue if applied too thickly, and a small number note issues with pilling or flaking.
Highlights
Versatile multi-use Mostly Mentioned
- “Use on hair, face, skin”
- “Great for insect bites”
- “Works as aftershave”
Affordable value Often Mentioned
- “Cost is great”
- “Lasts forever”
- “Great value for size”
Soothing & cooling Often Mentioned
- “Calms down my skin”
- “Great for sunburns”
- “Feels amazing when chilled”
Hydrating effect Sometimes Noted
- “Provides excellent moisture”
- “Very hydrating”
- “Prevents oily shine”
Eye irritation Sometimes Noted
- “Stings my eyes”
- “Avoid eye area”
- “Stings like hell”
Sticky residue Sometimes Noted
- “Makes hands feel sticky”
- “Gets a little sticky”
- “Takes time to absorb”
Not pure aloe Rarely Noted
- “Has preservatives and stabilizers”
- “Not 100% aloe”
Pilling/Flaking Rarely Noted
- “Tends to flake”
- “Pills up like dead skin”
- “If used alone”
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Questions and answers
How well does Fruit of the Earth Aloe Vera 100% Gel work for combination skin?
This gel provides moderate moisture for combination skin with aloe and vitamin E, but it does not specifically target oily shine. A product for this skin needs effective brightening and moisturizing ingredients that reduce oily shine while keeping the skin balanced.
Which ingredients make this gel a good fit for combination skin?
This gel works for your combination skin because of aloe barbadensis leaf juice, which hydrates and calms, and tocopheryl acetate, which provides antioxidant benefits. To be a better fit for this skin type, a product of this kind needs ingredients that actively target oily shine while keeping the skin hydrated.
What does Aloe Vera do for combination skin?
Aloe vera helps keep combination skin hydrated without making it oily. It increases skin water content while supporting the skin barrier.
What does Triethanolamine do for combination skin?
Triethanolamine helps balance and adjust the formula's pH to keep it stable and skin-friendly. It is unlikely to irritate combination skin, as patch testing shows a low sensitivity rate.
Where does this gel go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This body lotion fits into a combination skin routine as a daily moisturizer. A product of this type needs lightweight hydration and ingredients that balance oily shine while calming the skin.
Can I use this gel with hyaluronic acid, and in what order?
You can use this gel with hyaluronic acid by applying the hyaluronic acid first on damp skin, then following with this gel to lock in hydration. This gel is safe for your skin, but combination skin with oily shine concerns works best with a product that also helps control excess oil while providing hydration.
How often should I use this gel?
You can use this body lotion daily to help keep your combination skin hydrated and calm. It is safe and unlikely to cause irritation, though a product for this skin needs ingredients that also target oily shine.
Can this gel clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This gel is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on combination skin because it contains no harsh or prohibited ingredients that trigger irritation. However, a product for this skin needs to balance hydration with oil control to keep oily areas clear and shine-free.
What the research says
Vitamin E in O/W and W/O emulsions significantly increased stratum corneum hydration and enhanced water-binding capacity, with an optimum concentration of 5%.
Arzneimittel-Forschung, 1998Co-encapsulation of alpha-tocopherol and alpha-tocopheryl acetate in nanostructured lipid carrier gel formulations significantly enhanced moisture retention up to 68% and improved skin elasticity in human volunteers compared to a solution gel.
Scientific Reports, 2025Pranoprofen-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers dispersed in Carbomer 940 and Sepigel 305 gels provided sustained drug release and demonstrated anti-inflammatory efficacy in animal models without causing skin irritation or altering biophysical properties in humans.
Gels, 2023Dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate showed non-comedogenic potential with less than a 50% increase in microcomedones in 12 healthy male subjects compared to octyl palmitate.
Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021A 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, 2010Topical 2% tea lotion significantly decreased inflammatory lesions and was superior to 5% zinc sulphate solution in patients with acne vulgaris.
Saudi Medical Journal, 2008Topical 2% tea lotion significantly reduced the mean lesion count of papules and pustules in patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris compared to a control solution over 2 months.
Saudi Medical Journal, 2006Topical application of an antioxidant serum containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented particulate matter-induced degradation of extracellular matrix components, inflammation, and oxidative stress in the skin of 15 female volunteers compared to untreated controls.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Topical application of an antioxidant mix containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented PM and UV-induced skin barrier perturbation, lipid peroxidation, inflammatory markers, MMP9 activation, and Type I collagen loss in 15 healthy females compared to untreated exposed skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024A topical antioxidant serum significantly reduced air pollution-induced skin pigmentation and proinflammatory gene expression ex vivo, and improved skin aging signs in 40 healthy adult females after 90 days of daily use.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Topical chloramphenicol-betamethasone combined with sodium hyaluronate/trehalose/carbomer gel compared to chloramphenicol-betamethasone alone reduced most subjective symptoms at 1 week but increased blurred vision at 4 weeks following strabismus surgery in 31 patients, with no significant differences in conjunctival inflammation between treatments.
Journal of Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 2019Incorporating nanoemulsions into hydrogels with increasing Carbopol 934 proportions from 1% to 3% progressively decreased the percutaneous flux rates of terbinafine and citral, increased drug accumulation in the stratum corneum while decreasing it in the epidermis/dermis compared to nanoemulsions alone, and shifted delivery routes from skin appendages to intercellular paths.
International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2016Topical liquiritin carbomer gel treatment restored skin barrier function, increased barrier proteins and antioxidant enzymes, and decreased inflammatory cytokines and oxidative stress in a mouse model of glucocorticoid-induced skin inflammation.
Pharmaceutics, 2024
Ingredients
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Triethanolamine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Carbomer, Tetrasodium Edta, Dmdm Hydantoin, Diazolidinyl Urea
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