Neal's Yard Remedies Purifying Palmarosa Toner
Works for
CleansingCoco-glucosideCan be harsh
“This cleansing toner helps care for oily and combination skin by keeping it clean, clear and refreshed.”
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 coco-glucoside.
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?
Irritancy14 strong irritants: Alcohol, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil + 12 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.2–6.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinLevulinic acid~3.5–5.3%
Alcohol~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholPotassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Canarium commune gum oil~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilEpilobium fleischeri flower/leaf/stem extract~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidHamamelis virginiana extract~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana extractAloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.4–1%
- 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 powderCoco-glucoside~0.4–0.95%
- 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-glucosideSodium levulinate~0.2–0.75%
Berberis aquifolium extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium amara flower oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium amara flower oilCitrus limon peel oil~0.15–0.6%
Cymbopogon martini oil~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant
More about Cymbopogon martini oilCommiphora confusa resin oil~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Melissa officinalis leaf oil~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Boswellia neglecta resin oil~0.1–0.4%
Coriandrum sativum fruit oil~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Coriandrum sativum fruit oilLimonene~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneGeraniol~0.05–0.1%
Linalool~0.05–0.15%
Citral~0.05–0.1%
Farnesol~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Levulinic acid, Alcohol, Potassium sorbate, Canarium commune gum oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Epilobium fleischeri flower/leaf/stem extract, Citric acid, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Coco-glucoside, Sodium levulinate, Berberis aquifolium extract, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Cymbopogon martini oil, Commiphora confusa resin oil, Melissa officinalis leaf oil, Boswellia neglecta resin oil, Coriandrum sativum fruit oil, Limonene, Geraniol, Linalool, Citral, Farnesol, Unknown
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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 Palmarosa TonerYOUR PRODUCT | TypologyPurifying Face Gel Cleanser — 2% Zinc PCA + Bamboo Extract | EveredenKids Multi-Vitamin Face Wash | AveenoDaily Care Baby Wipes x72 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 36% | 36% |
| Price | — | $34.50 | $9.00 | $2.93 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Zinc Pca | Niacinamide | Oatmeal Extract |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| 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 9 studies and safety reviews.
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