Comparison
d'Alba Piedmont d'Alba Double Serum All In One Multi Balm vs Holika Holika Aloe 99 Soothing Gel
Two moisturizers that compete for the same routine slot. Below is the honest side by side: what makes each one different, who each one is best for, and how real users rate them.
d'Alba Piedmont
d'Alba Double Serum All In One Multi BalmA twist-up stick balm with a dual oil and cream formula that melts into skin to lock in hydration, soothe dry patches, and add a soft glow anywhere on the face, lips, or cuticles.
Holika Holika
Aloe 99 Soothing GelLightweight aloe gel, multipurpose soother for face, body and after sun.
Choose d'Alba Double Serum All In One Multi Balm if
- Your main concern is Dryness or Dullness.
- You have Dry or Normal skin.
- You want White Truffle Extract, Shea Butter, Squalane in the formula.
- Travel-friendly stick format, no mess
Choose Aloe 99 Soothing Gel if
- Your main concern is Redness or Irritation.
- You have Oily skin.
- You want Aloe Vera Leaf Extract in the formula.
- Cooling
At a glance
- All
- Dry
- Normal
- Combination
- Sensitive
- Oily
- Combination
- Sensitive
- All
- Dehydration
- Dryness
- Dullness
- Uneven-Texture
- Redness
- Dehydration
- Irritation
- White Truffle Extract
- Shea Butter
- Squalane
- Ceramides
- Panthenol
- Aloe Vera Leaf Extract
- Travel-friendly stick format, no mess
- Layers well over serums and under makeup
- Multi-use on face, lips, dry cuticles
- Vegan formula with truffle extract
- Cooling
- Cheap
- Multi use
- Small 10g size runs out fast for full-face daily use
- Balm finish may feel too rich for very oily skin
- Higher price per gram than jar or tube balms
- Not enough on its own for dry skin
Ingredient interactions
No flagged interactions between the key ingredients in these two products. You can layer them at different routine steps without a known conflict.
What reviewers say
d'Alba Double Serum All In One Multi Balm
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Aloe 99 Soothing Gel
"This gel is clear, slightly thick, yet spreads easily. It doesn't necessarily smell of anything in particular, just crisp and clean."
"Have not used it on my face but I love it for after shaving legs and insect bites--instantly soothing, cooling and quenches dry skin on the body ..."
FAQ
What is the main difference between d'Alba Piedmont d'Alba Double Serum All In One Multi Balm and Holika Holika Aloe 99 Soothing Gel?
Both are moisturizers. d'Alba Piedmont d'Alba Double Serum All In One Multi Balm focuses on Dehydration and Dryness, while Holika Holika Aloe 99 Soothing Gel targets Redness and Dehydration. Ingredient wise, d'Alba Piedmont d'Alba Double Serum All In One Multi Balm leads with White Truffle Extract and Shea Butter; Holika Holika Aloe 99 Soothing Gel uses Aloe Vera Leaf Extract.
Can I use d'Alba Piedmont d'Alba Double Serum All In One Multi Balm and Holika Holika Aloe 99 Soothing Gel together?
They serve the same routine step, so pick one at a time rather than layering.