The actives and the oils
Aloe Vera
Aloe Barbadensis is the botanical name for aloe vera. Its leaf juice or extract is used in skincare for its cooling, soothing feel.
- On a list as
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice · Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
- What it does
- Soothing and hydrating
- Where it comes from
- Plant: the aloe vera leaf
- Vegan?
- Yes
Why it’s in a formula
It adds light hydration and a calming feel, which is why it appears in gels, serums and after-sun products.
- An aloe gel is mostly other ingredients. L’Aloès, for instance, lists water and glycerin before aloe juice. The order of a list tells you what there is most of.
Where you’ll find it at Divina
Read from each piece’s published ingredient list. 14 pieces.
La Rosée
Hyaluronic Acid Serum — 30ml
$98
Listed as Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Vegan, going by its list
Le Peptide
Matrixyl 3000 Peptide Serum — 30ml
$128
Listed as Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Cruelty-free; vegan status not confirmed
L'Élixir
Anti-Aging Elixir — 30ml
$98
Listed as Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Not vegan: honey (as mel extract)
Le Beurre
Whipped Body Butter — 200ml
$72
Listed as Aloe barbadensis Leaf Extract
Vegan, going by its list
La Brume
Rose Face & Body Mist — 118ml
$48
Listed as Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Vegan, going by its list
La Crème de Jour
Day Cream — 30ml
$96
Listed as Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Not vegan: honey (as mel extract)
Le Masque d'Argile
Purifying Clay Mask — 118ml
$64
Listed as Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Vegan, going by its list
Le Teint Nu
Tinted BB Veil — 30ml
$68
Listed as Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Cruelty-free; vegan status not confirmed
Questions
Is aloe vera good for sunburn?
It feels cooling and soothing on sun-exposed skin. For a real burn, see a pharmacist or doctor.
How we know: every ingredient list on this site is the manufacturer’s own, read piece by piece and shade by shade, and the pieces above are worked out from those lists each time the site is built. Ingredient names and functions follow the EU’s CosIng database. This page describes cosmetic ingredients; it isn’t medical advice.
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