PRODUCT REVIEW
Neal's Yard Remedies Facial Oils & Serums Sensitive Restore + Smooth Serum
Can it cause trouble?
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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Expertly formulated to calm, hydrate, and rebalance reactive skin, this fragrance and alcohol-free organic serum instantly hydrates and comforts whilst reducing the appearance of dry, red skin over time.
glycerin
5% -
7.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
hyaluronic acid
3.9% -
5.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
lactobacillus ferment
0.1% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Smooths Hyaluronic acid provides a targeted hydration boost to visibly plump fine lines and wrinkles, for skin that feels soft, looks smoother and healthier.
hyaluronic acid
3.9% -
5.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
62/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
helichrysum italicum extract
0.01% -
0.05%
Irritation risk:
A plant extract used to conceal the smell of other ingredients in a product. Has anti-microbial properties. Can be irritating
aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder
1.5% -
2.3%
Irritation risk:
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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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
lactobacillus ferment
0.1% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
hyaluronic acid
3.9% -
5.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
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Potential irritants
helichrysum italicum extract
0.01% -
0.05%
Irritation risk:
A plant extract used to conceal the smell of other ingredients in a product. Has anti-microbial properties. Can be irritating
aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder
1.5% -
2.3%
Irritation risk:
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
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
glycerin
5% -
7.4%
Irritation risk:
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
hyaluronic acid
3.9% -
5.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
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Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Hyaluronic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Xanthan gum, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Levulinic acid, Sea water extract, Potassium sorbate, Sodium levulinate, Avena sativa kernel extract, Lactobacillus ferment, Sodium benzoate, Helichrysum italicum extract
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humans
- Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic review
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- The effect of probiotics on immune regulation, acne, and photoaging
- Comparison of clinical and histological effects between lactobacillus-fermented Chamaecyparis obtusa and tea tree oil for the treatment of acne: an eight-week double-blind randomized controlled split-face study