15 Best Aloe Vera Gels and Products for Soothing Sunburnt Skin

Sensitive skin types, do yourself a favor and slather the Sun Bum After Sun Cool Down Gel on yourself. This combination of aloe vera extract and vitamin E will leave skin feeling plump, supple, and conditioned without any sticky residue or buildup.

Leave it to the Naomi Osaka-backed skin-care brand Kinló to develop the Soothing Aloe Gel, an ultra-light gel that also happens to be oil-free for acne-prone skin types to enjoy. This aloe vera product also contains a slew of skin-nourishing ingredients, including green tea extract (which is rich in antioxidants like vitamins C and E), hydrating glycerin, and soothing allantoin.

The beauty of Vacation's After Sun Gel is that it contains more than just aloe vera gel to calm and comfort skin. This watery, alcohol- and dye-free formula features quite a few anti-inflammatory additives, like cucumber extract and vitamin E, along with a hydrating mix of hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and snow mushroom for your skin to look and feel its best.

Coola's Radical Recovery After Sun Lotion gets bonus points for incorporating aromatherapy into their aloe gel formula. Along with aloe vera plant extract, this lightweight lotion also contains essential oils derived from lavender, sunflower, cedarwood, and rosemary for a refreshing scent and a hidden dose of free radical damage-reducing antioxidants.

With just five ingredients (including aloe and witch hazel in the bottle, the Humphreys Nourish Witch Hazel + Aloe Alcohol-Free Toner is a simple way to keep skin cool and clean with just one soaked cotton round. 

Even though you should be reapplying sunscreen every two hours, sunburns still happen. The Babo Botanicals After Sun Soothing Hydrating Organic Aloe Gel is a great way to soothe crispy skin and keep it hydrated and cool through all the heat. 

When you use the SkinCeuticals Micro-Exfoliating Scrub, you get softer skin instantly. First, silica removes dead skin cells and any debris, while glycerin and aloe leaf extract hydrate the skin so it's never dry.

Youth to the People packed all your favorite superfoods into its moisture-boosting Hydrate + Firm Eye Cream. This lightweight formula comes with kale, aloe, and sunflower oil, which work together to reduce puffiness and hydrate the undereye area. It's also fragrance-free, making this cream a great bet for anyone with watery eyes or sensitive skin.

We love the simplicity of a spray, especially this one by Mario Badescu. The Facial Spray with Aloe, Adaptogens, and Coconut Water is made with everything its name states, so you're getting hydrated, dewy skin with every application.

Kiehl's Calendula & Aloe Soothing Hydration Masque is an Allure Best of Beauty winner from Kiehl's that's especially great for dry skin — or skin that's in need of some extra nourishment after a day by the pool. The gel texture has the trademark cooling sensation of aloe, and it's designed to work on skin in under just three minutes.

Dove's Body Love Sun Rehydrate Body Cleanser is the ultimate way to soothe skin that was exposed to UV rays. Infused with vitamin E and aloe vera extract, this body wash cleanses and replenishes skin with just one wash. 

ICYMI: Aloe vera under the eyes is extremely beneficial. The Sephora Collection Vitamin Eye Masks are loaded with the star ingredient and vitamin E, offering tons of hydration and a reduced appearance of puffiness.

The Best of Beauty-winning Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Hydrating Makeup Primer is a gel consistency to grip onto foundation allowing it to last all day. The formula features hyaluronic acid and aloe water, for a dewy, hydrated glow.