I was soooo excited trying this. People say it's moisturizing, defines curls, heals acne, soothes skin, etc. I bought this for a good price and tried it for all of those things. Here's my review for all of them:

As a curl definer- It was OK...not that great. It dried out my hair and made so of it straight (?) I don't even know how that happened.

As a shave gel- At first, this was AWESOME! No nicks, cuts, or anything. However, the next day, I noticed bumps :( This might have been from my razor, but not so sure.

As a moisturizer- Disappointing. I heard it makes skin soft and hydrated, but not for me. It actually dried my skin out! Not to the point of flaking or anything, just tightness. It simply didn't do what a moisturizer should..

As a spot treatment- This was actually pretty good. When I apply a lot to a blemish or scar, it helps it go away a lot faster and reduces redness a little.

*Bottom line* I wasn't really happy with this because it didn't do all the things aloe is said to do. I started thinking, though, that might be because of all of the additives. It says 100%...but just read the label. I'm going to use this after my cleanser but before my moisturizer--kind of like a toner. I'll keep using this as a spot treatment for blemishes and scars, but when this runs out, I'm buying the actual plant. :)

I started using aloe vera gel for sunburns this summer, then read online that it was also great for acne and dryness. I wanted to use it more as a moisturizer though since my acne is pretty much gone now, all i have left are these Cyst bumps on my cheeks, but i do still tend to break out every now and then. My acne products have made my skin face really dry, specially my cheeks, so i used this more as a moisturizer for my acne prone skin. I've been using it pretty consistently for about a month now and i have to say that i think it's just an okay product. For one, i don't notice a huge difference on my face after this product was absorbed into my skin. it leaves my face feeling tight and dry. It's not super moisturizing. i find i still have to apply a different moisturizer after. i would say that it does help a little bit. My face isn't as dry, but its dry enough where I still feel like I need to moisturize. I haven't noticed a difference in my acne scars either. Overall I feel like it's okay, but honestly i can do without it if i had to. I'll probably continue finish using this because it's not bad, it does help a little bit and i do like how it feels at 1st, but i just don't think that it makes a huge difference for me. So i don't know if i would repurchase it again, but i'll definitely finish using up my bottle. Overall it's not a bad product. i would say give this a try if you're looking for a super light moisturizer, it's not THAT bad. i'd recommend it if maybe you have super oily skin. It's worth a try, i just don't think that it makes a huge difference for me.

LOVE IT!

The balling up and rubbing off is really inconvenient, so I won't buy this one again unless I need it for first aid or burn treatment. I'm gonna use up most of what I have now, then try aloe vera juice instead for better absorption.

I started using FOTE Aloe Vera gel in February. Already my skin has begun to clear and my complexion is brighter. I'm a believer :D

I really like using aloe on skin rashes, irritation, etc as it is extremely soothing. It helps cool the skin and encourages you not to scratch if you are having problems with itchiness. However, it does leave the skin feeling tight which in my opinion is a bad thing - its a weird feeling that is hard to accurately describe unless the other person you are describing it to has experienced it as well. It clogged my pores a bit, though, which wasn't helpful. I suppose you could use it as a spot treatment on scars - gently smoothing it onto the scar and moving your fingers circularly may be beneficial because the aloe would naturally help heal and the movement would generate some circulation which stimulates the skin cells to get movin'. However if you are rough you will cause more irriation. Bottom line is be careful.

It helped to heal my larger breakouts & acne scars but it caused me to have small bumps & black heads. Exfoliation seems to help lessen these issues but my blackheads persisted until I switched out the gel for pure Aloe. Pure Aloe Vera from a plant doesn't seem to have the negative side effects.

Will help atleast little bit, make sure if you have dry skin to moistureize before you apply it as aloe doesn't moistureize; it just holds in moisture that is already there. People saying it caused scales and dry skin didn't realize that so it shouldn't be a problem for most people.

I love how this product has helped my skin! I first started using aloe vera to help with my sunburns a few years back and it not only did it help with the pain, the burn cleared up within days! I read on the label how it can be used on acne so I started using it on my face. My acne reduced and my skin was alot smoother, although it took a month to see the full affect. I also love the firming or tightening feeling it leaves after using it, to me, it's almost like it's repairing my skin while turning back the clock. Cheesy but true. :P

I use the gel from Lily of the desert company

and it does not cause break out or irritate my skin at all.

I put on a LOT of gel on top of emerging or big acne spot, and it seems to reduce redness in matter of a half day.

But it does feel sticky, and it will leave a scab of dried gelly on top of skin later on. So I recommend using it at night before sleeping or using moisturizer on top of it after it dries out.

It doesn't do anything to acne itself or hyperpigmentation.

One trick to get better use of this is to cool alloe gel in refrigerator until it is ice cold, then use it on your acne. Works like charm.