Benton Aloe Propolis Soothing Gel for oily skin
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Propolis Extract
Glycerin
Allantoin
Cucumis Sativus Fruit ExtractAverage
- HighOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for oily skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. 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 soothing and hydration for your oily skin, as aloe barbadensis leaf water and propolis extract provide calming and humectant benefits without directly targeting oily shine.
- The inclusion of cucumber and purslane extracts offers additional soothing properties, complementing the primary ingredients for your skin type.
- The product is safe for your oily skin, with no harsh ingredients and the presence of aloe and propolis extract to minimize irritation.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine every day to keep your face fresh.
- Apply this moisturizer after cleansing and toning, but right before your SPF in the morning.
- Gently press a small amount into your skin and let it absorb fully.
- Apply on clean, slightly dry skin to help control that oily shine.
- Avoid the eye area and do a quick patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.3Overall rating based on 1.4k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this gel is highly praised by users with oily, acne-prone, and sensitive skin for its immediate cooling and calming effects on redness and irritation, without clogging pores. It is an excellent lightweight hydrator for humid weather or oily skin types. Users with dry skin frequently find it insufficient as a standalone moisturizer and recommend layering it with a richer cream.
Highlights
Lightweight, non-greasy Mostly Mentioned
- “sinks in immediately”
- “feels like water on skin”
- “zero grease”
- “perfect for humid summers”
Soothes redness Mostly Mentioned
- “redness vanished overnight”
- “relieved stinging after waxing”
- “healed my sunburn quickly”
Acne safe Often Mentioned
- “didn't clog my pores”
- “safe for fungal acne”
- “helped flatten active pimples”
- “great for sensitive acne skin”
Insufficient moisture Often Mentioned
- “skin felt tight afterwards”
- “need a cream on top”
- “not enough for winter”
- “disappeared without hydrating”
Cooling sensation Sometimes Noted
- “feels cold on application”
- “refreshing wake-up call”
- “instantly cools hot skin”
- “best kept in the fridge”
Unpleasant scent Sometimes Noted
- “smells like wet dog”
- “weird metallic scent”
- “has a damp cloth smell”
- “scent is off-putting”
Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
- “broke me out in whiteheads”
- “caused tiny bumps”
- “irritated my sensitive skin”
- “gave me a rash”
Sticky finish Rarely Noted
- “left a sticky film”
- “felt tacky for hours”
- “hair stuck to my face”
- “glue-like texture”
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Questions and answers
How well does Benton Aloe Propolis Soothing Gel work for oily skin?
Benton Aloe Propolis Soothing Gel works moderately well for oily skin by offering calm and hydration without tackling oily shine directly. To fit oily skin best, a moisturizing treatment needs ingredients like peptides, hydrating agents, and barrier-supporting components that maintain a lightweight feel without heavy oils.
Which ingredients make this gel a good fit for oily skin?
Aloe barbadensis leaf water and propolis extract help calm your oily skin and keep it soft with light moisture. To fit oily skin even better, a product like this needs peptides and ingredients that control shine while supporting the skin barrier without heavy oils.
What does Aloe Vera Leaf Juice do for oily skin?
Aloe vera leaf juice helps hydrate oily skin by increasing water content in the outer skin layer without adding heavy oils or modifying water loss. It is also often combined with treatments to help calm redness and reduce acne breakouts.
Clinical Pharmacology, 2018Skin Research and Technology, 2006
What does Propolis Extract do for oily skin?
Propolis extract helps calm breakouts and balance oily skin by fighting the bacteria that cause acne and reducing redness. It is unlikely to clog pores and may improve the look of blemishes over time.
Where does this gel go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing. Oily skin also benefits from ingredients that control excess shine and balance oil production.
Can I use this gel with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this moisturizing treatment with retinol by applying the gel before your retinol product to help calm the skin. Using a barrier-supporting moisturizer alongside retinoids is generally well-tolerated and may help reduce dryness and irritation.
How often should I use this gel?
You can use this moisturizing treatment in your evening routine, as treatments fit simply and safely there. While it works for your oily skin, an average fit for this skin type needs ingredients that also control shine and excess oil.
Can this gel clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This gel is unlikely to cause breakouts on oily skin, as it has a very low rate of complaints and uses soothing ingredients like aloe and propolis. However, because it only provides moderate hydration, oily skin often needs a lightweight hydrator with oil-controlling ingredients to truly thrive.
Can I use this gel around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this soothing gel around your eyes or on your body because its gentle formula with aloe and propolis is safe and unlikely to cause irritation. Oily skin around the eyes and body often needs light, calming moisture and ingredients that soothe without feeling heavy.
Is this gel fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
A 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, 2018Transgenic cucumber expressing poly-γ-glutamic acid synthesis genes increased water content by 6-14%, reduced water loss by 11-12%, decreased facial wrinkles and roughness by 19.58% and 24.97%, decreased skin melanin by 5.27%, and improved facial elasticity in human skin and zebrafish compared to controls.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2024Copper Oxide nanoparticles synthesized using cucumber extract exhibited antibacterial, antifungal, UV protection, and reactive-oxygen species inhibition properties with low cellular toxicity and skin-rejuvenating effects when incorporated into skin cream.
Endocrine, Metabolic & Immune Disorders Drug Targets, 2021Topical 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, 2010Formulations containing 0.10%, 0.25%, and 0.50% freeze-dried Aloe vera extract increased stratum corneum water content compared with the vehicle in 20 female subjects, while transepidermal water loss was not modified.
Skin Research and Technology, 2006Topical propolis application significantly reduced postoperative pain, hemorrhage, and accelerated wound healing in patients undergoing tonsillectomy compared to a control group.
Clinical and Experimental Otorhinolaryngology, 2018Topical treatment with ethanol propolis extract resulted in complete mycological and clinical cure in 56.25% of patients with onychomycosis, demonstrating non-toxicity and effective antifungal activity against Trichophyton spp. both in vitro and in patients.
Frontiers in Microbiology, 2018Topical hydrogel formulations containing hydroalcoholic extract of red propolis exhibited stability, non-Newtonian and pseudoplastic behavior, in vivo skin compatibility, and no skin irritancy.
Heliyon, 2022A 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, 2017The 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, 2001Topical gel containing chitosan, 0.2% chlorhexidine, allantoin and dexpanthenol did not improve postoperative comfort regarding swelling and pain, but improved the wound's aesthetic appearance following impacted lower third molar extraction compared to no gel.
Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2016A topical gel containing chitosan, chlorhexidine, allantoin, and dexpanthenol significantly reduced postoperative pain, trismus, swelling, and analgesic consumption, while improving wound healing after third molar surgery compared to a placebo.
Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020An overnight patch containing Allium cepa extract and allantoin safely promotes scar healing after dermatologic surgery, resulting in significantly greater reductions in observer- and patient-assessed POSAS scores compared to no treatment.
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2018Topical treatment with Holothuria parva extract gel showed significant wound contraction compared to the negative control in full-thickness wounded rats.
The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds, 2024
Why other moisturizers fit oily skin better
A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Ingredients
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Butylene Glycol, Water, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Propolis Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Betaine, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Usnea Barbata Extract, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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