Last updated: October 2026
Short answer: Both creams list organic aloe first. Aloderma Aloe Hydrating Cream comes in a 1.76 oz (50 g) jar and includes essential oils such as mandarin and bergamot. Corium 21 comes in an 8 oz jar, a quart and a gallon, lists certified organic aloe vera first, and is sold in Classic Fragrance or Fragrance Free. In October 2026, Aloderma's jar worked out to about $12.49 per ounce and Corium 21's 8 oz jar to $8.00 per ounce.
We make Corium 21, so we've kept this to facts from each brand's own product page, checked on October 29, 2026. Corium 21 is not affiliated with Aloderma. Formulas and prices change, so check the current label before you buy.
How do Corium 21 and Aloderma compare side by side?
| Aloderma Aloe Hydrating Cream | Corium 21 aloe vera skin cream | |
|---|---|---|
| First ingredient | Organic Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice | Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (certified organic) |
| Next ingredients | Butylene glycol, glycerin, coco-caprylate/caprate, isoamyl laurate | Water, glycerin, isopropyl palmitate, cetyl alcohol |
| Also contains | Shea butter, dimethicone, sodium hyaluronate, oat extract | Soluble collagen, niacinamide, vitamins A, C, D3 and E, rose hip oil, allantoin |
| Scent | Essential oils (mandarin, bergamot, cedarwood, patchouli); no artificial fragrance | Classic Fragrance, or Fragrance Free (same formula, no fragrance) |
| Sizes | 1.76 oz (50 g) jar | 8 oz jar, 32 oz quart with pump, 128 oz gallon with pump |
| Price per ounce (Oct 2026) | About $12.49 ($21.99 for 1.76 oz) | $8.00 (8 oz), $4.66 (quart), $3.51 (gallon) |
| Who makes it | Aloderma; its page says the aloe is grown and processed on the brand's own farms | Corium 21, a family-owned company. Trusted since 1994. Family-owned in Oregon. |
Where is Aloderma made?
Aloderma's product page says its aloe is grown on the brand's own farms and processed on site within 12 hours of harvest. The page doesn't name the farm's location. It lists a shipping address in Perris, California, and an office in Sheridan, Wyoming.
Which is better for very dry skin?
Both are creams, which dermatologists generally prefer over lotions for dry skin. Aloderma's formula leans on glycerin, shea butter and hyaluronic acid (an ingredient that holds water in the skin); Corium 21 pairs aloe with glycerin, emollients (oils and waxes that soften skin) and vitamins. The bigger practical differences are scent and size: if you want no fragrance at all, including essential oils, Corium 21 Fragrance Free leaves fragrance out entirely. If you use cream on your hands, feet and body every day, Corium 21's quart and gallon pump bottles cost less per ounce.
Is Aloderma aloe gel the same as an aloe cream?
No. Aloe gel is light and water-based; it feels cooling but can leave very dry skin feeling tight once it dries. A cream adds oils and emollients that help hold moisture in. Read more in aloe vera cream vs aloe vera gel.
How to try Corium 21
Start with the 8 oz jar if you're new, or the quart with pump if the whole family will use it. Not sure yet? Free Samples are two 0.5 oz jars, one Classic and one Fragrance Free, for $3.95 shipping (one per customer). Full sizes come with our 90-day promise: if it isn't right for you, email support@corium21.com within 90 days for a refund of the product price, even if the jar is opened. Questions? Call (800) 319-5114 and talk to a real person.
Comparing other labels? Paste any ingredient list into our free Ingredient Label Decoder, or read how Corium 21 compares with Infinite Aloe, Hawaiian Moon and AloeMoist.
Questions people ask
What is a good Aloderma alternative?
If you like Aloderma because organic aloe is listed first, Corium 21 is a similar choice: certified organic aloe vera is its first ingredient. It comes in larger sizes (8 oz, quart and gallon) and in a Fragrance Free version.
Is Corium 21 or Aloderma better?
Both lead with organic aloe. Aloderma uses essential oils for scent and comes in a 1.76 oz jar. Corium 21 offers a Fragrance Free version and bigger sizes that cost less per ounce. The right one depends on scent and how much cream you use.
Is Aloderma worth it?
It depends on how much you use. In October 2026 Aloderma Aloe Hydrating Cream cost about $12.49 per ounce. For daily hand and body use, a larger jar or pump bottle usually costs less per ounce.
Does Aloderma have fragrance?
Aloderma says it uses no artificial fragrance. Its Aloe Hydrating Cream ingredient list includes essential oils, including mandarin, bergamot, cedarwood and patchouli.
Where is Aloderma made?
Aloderma says its aloe is grown and processed on its own farms within 12 hours of harvest. Its product page lists a shipping address in Perris, California, and does not name the farm location.
Who makes Corium 21?
Corium 21 is a family-owned company that makes a moisturizing cream with certified organic aloe vera. Trusted since 1994. Family-owned in Oregon. You can call (800) 319-5114 and talk to a real person.
Sources
- Aloderma. Aloe Hydrating Cream product page (accessed October 29, 2026). https://aloderma.com/products/aloe-hydrating-cream
- Corium 21. Ingredients. https://corium21.com/pages/ingredients
- American Academy of Dermatology. Dermatologists' top tips for relieving dry skin. https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-basics/dry/dermatologists-tips-relieve-dry-skin
About this page
Corium 21 is a family-owned company that makes a moisturizing cream with certified organic aloe vera. Trusted since 1994. Family-owned in Oregon. Certified organic aloe vera is the cream's first ingredient (see the full list). It is a cosmetic moisturizer: it moisturizes and helps relieve dryness. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This page is general information, not medical advice. If your skin is cracked and bleeding, painful, or not getting better, see a doctor or dermatologist.