: an aloe (Aloe barbadensis synonym A. vera) whose leaves furnish a gelatinous emollient extract used especially in cosmetics and skin creams
also
: such an extract or a preparation composed primarily of such an extract
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a skin cream that contains aloe vera
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Notable ingredients include hyaluronic acid and aloe vera, which help lock in moisture for up to 72 hours, all while soothing the skin.
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John Monaco, InStyle, 1 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, soothing skin with a combo of hyaluronic acid and aloe vera.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2026
Featuring the dynamic duo of vitamin C and retinol, boosted by the power of vitamin B3 (niacinamide) and salicylic acid, along with soothing organic aloe vera, squalane, hyaluronic acid, MSM and rose hip oil to rejuvenate, nourish and target uneven skin tone.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
This cream contains a concoction of hair butters, such as shea, mango, cocoa, kokum and cupuacu, plus hydrators, such as aloe vera, avocado and sweet almond oil.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
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John Monaco, InStyle, 1 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, soothing skin with a combo of hyaluronic acid and aloe vera.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2026
Featuring the dynamic duo of vitamin C and retinol, boosted by the power of vitamin B3 (niacinamide) and salicylic acid, along with soothing organic aloe vera, squalane, hyaluronic acid, MSM and rose hip oil to rejuvenate, nourish and target uneven skin tone.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
This cream contains a concoction of hair butters, such as shea, mango, cocoa, kokum and cupuacu, plus hydrators, such as aloe vera, avocado and sweet almond oil.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
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“Aloe vera.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aloe%20vera. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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