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Neal's Yard Remedies Facial Moisturisers Sensitive Soothing Daily Moisturiser
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Neal's Yard Remedies Facial Moisturisers Sensitive Soothing Daily Moisturiser

Efficacy75/100IrritancyLow
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing
7 ingredients credited for this claim
Good support
What the product description says
“Facial Moisturisers Sensitive Soothing Daily Moisturiser”
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This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: helianthus annuus seed oil, borago officinalis seed oil.

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3.6–5.4%
Borago officinalis seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration~1–1.6%
Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function~5.8–8.7%
Theobroma cacao seed butterKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect~2.9–4.4%
Cetyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~2.2–3.3%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderEffect: LowTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin~0.4–1%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself~0.15–0.6%

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Irritancy
9 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 9 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Cetearyl glucosideHelps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product textureMedium~1.8–2.7%est.
Sodium dehydroacetateA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Levulinic acidHelps stabilize a product formulationMedium~0.8–1.2%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~0.4–1%est.
Sodium levulinateA preservativeMedium~0.35–0.85%est.
Acacia senegal gumHelps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product textureMedium~0.3–0.7%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.1–0.3%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.3%est.
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractA plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicalsMedium~0.05–0.25%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
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These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Theobroma cacao seed butterHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect3/5~2.9–4.4%est.
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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~5.8–8.7%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

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Glycerin~3.6–5.4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Theobroma cacao seed butter~2.9–4.4%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-dandruff

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

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Cetyl alcohol~2.2–3.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

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Cetearyl glucoside~1.8–2.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture

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Cetearyl olivate~1.4–2.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sodium dehydroacetate~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Borago officinalis seed oil~1–1.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationAnti-oxidation

A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration

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Levulinic acid~0.8–1.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps stabilize a product formulation

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Sorbitan olivate~0.5–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.4–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Sodium levulinate~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Acacia senegal gum~0.3–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture

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Xanthan gum~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Tocopherol~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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Leontopodium alpinum flower/leaf extract~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Citric acid~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Reduces rednessEvens skin toneAnti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAntibacterial

A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals

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Ingredient list view

Water, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Glycerin, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Cetyl alcohol, Cetearyl glucoside, Cetearyl olivate, Sodium dehydroacetate, Borago officinalis seed oil, Levulinic acid, Sorbitan olivate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Sodium levulinate, Acacia senegal gum, Xanthan gum, Tocopherol, Leontopodium alpinum flower/leaf extract, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Careonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  2. 2
    Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egyptjournals.lww.com
  3. 3
    Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  4. 4
    Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countriesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  5. 5
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  6. 6
    Cocoa polyphenols and their influence on parameters involved in ex vivo skin restructuringncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Neal's Yard Remedies Facial Moisturisers Sensitive Soothing Daily Moisturiser
Neal's Yard RemediesFacial Moisturisers Sensitive Soothing Daily Moisturiser
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