Neal's Yard Remedies Rehydrating Rose Facial Wash

Neal's Yard Remedies Rehydrating Rose Facial Wash

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Lauryl glucoside, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 1 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Rehydrating Rose Facial Wash”
Source: Lookfantastic

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, lauryl glucoside, sucrose laurate) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: cocamidopropyl betaine

Lauryl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~9.4–11.5%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~5.9–7.2%
Sucrose laurateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent~2.5–3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
6 strong irritants: Alcohol, Rosa damascena flower extract + 4 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 13 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~5.9–7.2%est.
AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~1.9–2.3%est.
Rosa damascena flower extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~1.2–1.5%est.
Alcohol denat.Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve productsHigh~1.1–1.4%est.
Rosa damascena flower oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.6%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.2%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Lauryl glucosideHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~9.4–11.5%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~0.9–1.1%est.
Levulinic acidHelps stabilize a product formulationMedium~0.6–0.9%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Sodium levulinateA preservativeMedium~0.45–0.7%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.15–0.3%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Lauryl glucoside~9.4–11.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~5.9–7.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Glycerin~3.2–3.9%
Formula
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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Sucrose laurate~2.5–3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent

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Alcohol~1.9–2.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

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

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Sodium chloride~1.6–1.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Rosa damascena flower extract~1.2–1.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Alcohol denat.~1.1–1.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.9–1.1%
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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Levulinic acid~0.6–0.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps stabilize a product formulation

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Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium levulinate~0.45–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Rosa damascena flower oil~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Terpineol~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Citric acid~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Citronellol~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Lauryl glucoside, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Glycerin, Sucrose laurate, Alcohol, Sodium chloride, Rosa damascena flower extract, Alcohol denat., Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Levulinic acid, Potassium sorbate, Sodium levulinate, Rosa damascena flower oil, Terpineol, Citric acid, Citronellol, Geraniol

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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.

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Match—42%42%42%
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Shared key ingredients—3 of 43 of 43 of 4
Key difference—Ascorbyl GlucosideCentella Asiatica ExtractLactic Acid
Irritancy High Low Low Medium
Drying alcohol Contains drying alcohol ———
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Sources cited in this review

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