Neal's Yard Remedies

Neal's Yard Remedies Nourishing Orange Flower Night Cream

Name: Neal's Yard Remedies - Nourishing Orange Flower Night Cream
Brand: Neal's Yard Remedies

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

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2 of 2 advertised claims delivered

Anti-aging

Centella asiatica extract, Tocopherol

Moderate evidence

What the product description says

“Working to leave behind a more natural-looking radiance, you’ll benefit from an enviable glow while the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles is diminished.”

Source: Lookfantastic

This product contains centella asiatica extract. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

Centella asiatica extractKey activeEffect: MediumA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.~2–3%

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~0.35–0.8%

Moisturizing

Helianthus annuus seed oil, Sodium hyaluronate + 7 more

Good evidence

What the product description says

“Nourishing Orange Flower Night Cream”

From product name

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, sodium hyaluronate.

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, glycine soja oil.

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~2.8–4.2%

Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.2–0.7%

Hippophae rhamnoides oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA good emollient. Contains various ingredients including vitamins and fatty acids that could work in the skin to neutralize free radicals and minimize moisture loss - if enough of these compounds is able to penetrate the skin in an active form.~0.9–1.35%

Centella asiatica extractKey activeEffect: HighA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.~2–3%

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~0.45–1.05%

Glycine soja oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.~4.9–7.4%

Punica granatum seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~1.1–1.6%

Rosa canina fruit oilUnder-dosedEffect: HighA great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating~1.3–2%

Anti-oxidation

Not advertised by the brand · Centella asiatica extract, Punica granatum extract + 3 more

Moderate evidence

This product contains antioxidants (centella asiatica extract, punica granatum extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

Punica granatum extractKey activeEffect: MediumA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective~0.5–1.15%

Hippophae rhamnoides oilEffect: LowA good emollient. Contains various ingredients including vitamins and fatty acids that could work in the skin to neutralize free radicals and minimize moisture loss - if enough of these compounds is able to penetrate the skin in an active form.~0.9–1.35%

TocopherolUnder-dosedEffect: HighPure 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~0.35–0.8%

Rosa canina fruit oilEffect: Low, below effective doseA great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating~1.3–2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

13 strong irritants: Citrus nobilis peel oil expressed, Citrus aurantium flower oil + 11 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 19 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Hippophae rhamnoides oilA good emollient. Contains various ingredients including vitamins and fatty acids that could work in the skin to neutralize free radicals and minimize moisture loss - if enough of these compounds is able to penetrate the skin in an active form.High~0.9–1.35%est.

Citrus nobilis peel oil expressed—High~0.35–0.85%est.

Citrus aurantium flower oil—High~0.3–0.7%est.

Cananga odorata flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.75%est.

Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.55%est.

Benzyl benzoateFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.

Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.4%est.

CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.

CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.35%est.

EugenolA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.3%est.

FarnesolAdded to create a nice product smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.3%est.

GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.

Isoeugenol—High~0.05–0.2%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.15%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.1%est.

Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.Medium~4.9–7.4%est.

Centella asiatica extractA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.Medium~2–3%est.

Rosa canina fruit oilA great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritatingMedium~1.3–2%est.

Punica granatum extractA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effectiveMedium~0.5–1.15%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

Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.2/5~4.9–7.4%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Glycine soja oil~4.9–7.4%

Key activeComedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 2/5

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Moisturizing

A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.

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Sorbitan stearate~3.4–5.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~2.8–4.2%

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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Centella asiatica extract~2–3%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Reduces irritationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces rednessAnti-agingAnti-oxidationAnti-blemish

A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.

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Cetearyl olivate~1.7–2.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sorbitan olivate~1.4–2.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Rosa canina fruit oil~1.3–2%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating

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Punica granatum seed oil~1.1–1.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Hippophae rhamnoides oil~0.9–1.35%

Key activeIrritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A good emollient. Contains various ingredients including vitamins and fatty acids that could work in the skin to neutralize free radicals and minimize moisture loss - if enough of these compounds is able to penetrate the skin in an active form.

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Punica granatum extract~0.5–1.15%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidationEvens skin tone

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective

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Glycerin~0.45–1.05%

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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Citrus nobilis peel oil expressed~0.35–0.85%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Tocopherol~0.35–0.8%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizingAnti-aging

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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Xanthan gum~0.3–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Citrus aurantium flower oil~0.3–0.7%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Cananga odorata flower oil~0.2–0.75%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An essential oil. Can be irritating

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.7%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Benzyl alcohol~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Benzyl benzoate~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Benzyl salicylate~0.1–0.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Citronellol~0.1–0.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citral~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Eugenol~0.05–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Farnesol~0.05–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Added to create a nice product smell. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.05–0.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Isoeugenol~0.05–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Limonene~0.05–0.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Linalool~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycine soja oil, Sorbitan stearate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Centella asiatica extract, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Rosa canina fruit oil, Punica granatum seed oil, Hippophae rhamnoides oil, Punica granatum extract, Glycerin, Citrus nobilis peel oil expressed, Tocopherol, Xanthan gum, Citrus aurantium flower oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl salicylate, Citronellol, Citral, Eugenol, Farnesol, Geraniol, Isoeugenol, Limonene, Linalool