Neal's Yard Remedies Purifying Face Wash
Works for
CleansingAmmonium lauryl sulfate, Coco-glucoside + 3 moreCan be harsh
“Purifying Face Wash”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people ammonium lauryl sulfate, coco-glucoside, glyceryl oleate.
Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil, Citrus paradisi peel oil + 8 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Ammonium lauryl sulfate~9.9–12.1%
Coco-glucoside~5.7–7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideDisodium cocoyl glutamate~3.7–4.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Disodium cocoyl glutamateSea salt extract~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidGlyceryl oleate~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Glyceryl oleateSodium cocoyl glutamate~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glutamateAloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderCitrus aurantium bergamia peel oil~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus paradisi peel oil~0.6–0.85%
Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Benzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Caffeine~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineSodium gluconate~0.3–0.55%
Hydrolyzed eruca sativa leaf~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Copaifera officinalis resin~0.3–0.6%
Coriandrum sativum fruit oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Coriandrum sativum fruit oilOcimum basilicum oil~0.25–0.45%
Salvia sclarea oil~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ferula galbaniflua resin oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Laurus nobilis leaf oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilAbies balsamea needle oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tagetes minuta flower oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Eucalyptus radiata leaf/stem oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Achillea millefolium oil~0.2–0.4%
Tocopherol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolHydrogenated palm glycerides citrate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrateLimonene~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Ammonium lauryl sulfate, Coco-glucoside, Disodium cocoyl glutamate, Sea salt extract, Citric acid, Glyceryl oleate, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Potassium sorbate, Benzoic acid, Caffeine, Sodium gluconate, Hydrolyzed eruca sativa leaf, Copaifera officinalis resin, Coriandrum sativum fruit oil, Ocimum basilicum oil, Salvia sclarea oil, Ferula galbaniflua resin oil, Laurus nobilis leaf oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Abies balsamea needle oil, Tagetes minuta flower oil, Eucalyptus radiata leaf/stem oil, Achillea millefolium oil, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate, Limonene, Linalool
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Neal's Yard RemediesPurifying Face WashYOUR PRODUCT | JowaéPurifying Cleansing Gel | Pacifica BeautyWake Up Beautiful Dream Jelly Face Wash | WeledaPurifying Gel Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 35% | 34% |
| Price | — | — | — | $13.21 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Glycerin | Thioctic Acid | Vitamin E |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucosidepracticeupdate.com
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- 6Oil composition of coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) fruit-seedslink.springer.com
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