Neal's Yard Remedies Sensitive Comfort + Hydrate Micellar Cleanser

Neal's Yard Remedies Sensitive Comfort + Hydrate Micellar Cleanser

Efficacy75/100IrritancyLow

Works for

Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl betaine
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Gentle and light, this certified organic fragrance-free micellar cleanser effectively removes everyday impurities, make-up and even waterproof mascara without stripping the skin.”
Source: Neal's yard remedies

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 cocamidopropyl betaine.

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.

Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~2.7–4.1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
5 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 5 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~2.7–4.1%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~3.7–5.6%est.
Levulinic acidHelps stabilize a product formulationMedium~1.1–1.6%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Sodium levulinateA preservativeMedium~0.45–1.1%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~3.9–5.8%
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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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~3.7–5.6%
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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Sea water extract~2.7–4.1%
Formula
Cocamidopropyl betaine~2.7–4.1%
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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Hyaluronic acid~1.6–2.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation

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Levulinic acid~1.1–1.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps stabilize a product formulation

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Sodium hyaluronate~1.1–1.6%
Formula
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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Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium levulinate~0.45–1.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Avena sativa kernel extract~0.45–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces irritationAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizingReduces rednessAnti-oxidation

An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties

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Lactobacillus ferment~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritation

A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative

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Sodium chloride~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Sea water extract, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Hyaluronic acid, Levulinic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Potassium sorbate, Sodium levulinate, Avena sativa kernel extract, Lactobacillus ferment, Sodium chloride, Sodium benzoate

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Irritancy Low Low Low Low
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