Neal's Yard Remedies Rejuvenating Frankincense Cleanser
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CleansingCetyl alcohol, Sucrose cocoate + 4 moreCleanses gently
“This luxurious organic cream cleanser gently melts away make-up and everyday impurities, leaving the face feeling soft, fresh and smooth.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetearyl glucoside, cetearyl olivate, cetyl alcohol, sorbitan olivate, sorbitan stearate, sucrose cocoate) 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Citrus nobilis peel oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Ricinus communis seed oil~7.1–8.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Ricinus communis seed oilCocos nucifera oil~4.9–6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilGlycerin~3.3–4%
- 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 GlycerinTheobroma cacao seed butter~2.6–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterCetyl alcohol~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholSucrose cocoate~1.7–2.1%
Cetearyl olivate~1.6–1.9%
Sorbitan olivate~1.3–1.6%
Cetearyl glucoside~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideSorbitan stearate~0.8–1.15%
Levulinic acid~0.6–0.95%
Adansonia digitata seed oil~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Adansonia digitata seed oilSclerotium gum~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumBoswellia sacra resin oil~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.5–0.8%
- 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 powderSodium levulinate~0.5–0.75%
Curcuma longa root extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
More about Curcuma longa root extractSodium dehydroacetate~0.3–0.6%
Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Tocopherol~0.4–0.6%
- 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 TocopherolCitrus nobilis peel oil~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus nobilis peel oilCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideCitrus aurantium bergamia peel oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilSodium hyaluronate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateAlaria esculenta extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a humectant helping to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be effective as an anti-oxidant.
More about Alaria esculenta extractLimonene~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.15–0.3%
Ingredient list view
Water, Ricinus communis seed oil, Cocos nucifera oil, Glycerin, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Cetyl alcohol, Sucrose cocoate, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Cetearyl glucoside, Sorbitan stearate, Levulinic acid, Adansonia digitata seed oil, Sclerotium gum, Boswellia sacra resin oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Sodium levulinate, Curcuma longa root extract, Sodium dehydroacetate, Potassium sorbate, Tocopherol, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Alaria esculenta extract, Limonene, Linalool
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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.
| Neal's Yard RemediesRejuvenating Frankincense CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | BeautycounterCounterstart Cococream cleanser | SkinfoodRice Daily Brightening Cleansing Foam | Perricone MDCold Plasma Plus+ Daily Detox Clay Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 35% | 35% |
| Price | $40.00 | — | $11.00−$29.00 | $29.00−$11.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 14 | 4 of 14 | 4 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Panthenol | Copper Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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