I don't care for the "slime" of aloe vera gel. However, at most health food stores (and even at Wally World in the lotion section now!) you can pick up aloe juice.* It's great on its own as a moisturizing splash, or mixed with your favourite aftershave for the "moisturizing balm" kick. I spike my witch hazel with it, and keep a vial of aloe-spiked AV around as well.
*Aloe gel is just aloe juice with a gelling agent added.
*Aloe gel is just aloe juice with a gelling agent added.