: 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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Formulated with ingredients like aloe vera and honey, it is frequently highlighted for its moisturizing benefits.
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Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Key Ingredients: Salicylic acid, tranexamic acid, aloe vera leaf juice
Size: 5 fl.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2025
Cocoa butter gives your skin a luxurious, buttery feel, while aloe vera soothes and moisturizes, ideal for post-sun care.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2025
Because of agaves’ resemblance to aloes, the name aloe vera came about, distinguishing it as ‘truly an aloe,’ and not to be taken for an agave.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 21 Feb. 2025
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Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Key Ingredients: Salicylic acid, tranexamic acid, aloe vera leaf juice
Size: 5 fl.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2025
Cocoa butter gives your skin a luxurious, buttery feel, while aloe vera soothes and moisturizes, ideal for post-sun care.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2025
Because of agaves’ resemblance to aloes, the name aloe vera came about, distinguishing it as ‘truly an aloe,’ and not to be taken for an agave.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 21 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for aloe vera
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“Aloe vera.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aloe%20vera. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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