Neal's Yard Remedies Sensitive Restore and Smooth Serum
Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Hyaluronic acid + 4 moreWorks
“Hyaluronic Acid hydrates the skin, forming a firm seal to lock in moisture.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, hyaluronic acid.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Anti-agingHyaluronic acidNot delivered
“Thanks to its low molecular weight, Sodium Hyaluronate deeply penetrates the dermis to provide thorough hydration, smoothing out the appearance of fine lines to plump the surface.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - hyaluronic acid - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Specially designed for sensitive skin, this oil-free formula strives to rebalance your complexion, visibly improving tone and texture.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~5–7.4%
- 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 GlycerinHyaluronic acid~3.9–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Hyaluronic acidSodium hyaluronate~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateXanthan gum~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumAloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~1.5–2.3%
- 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 powderLevulinic acid~0.95–1.45%
Sea water extract~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Sodium levulinate~0.35–0.8%
Avena sativa kernel extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel extractLactobacillus ferment~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Lactobacillus fermentSodium benzoate~0.05–0.2%
Helichrysum italicum extract~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used to conceal the smell of other ingredients in a product. Has anti-microbial properties. Can be irritating
More about Helichrysum italicum extractIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Hyaluronic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Xanthan gum, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Levulinic acid, Sea water extract, Potassium sorbate, Sodium levulinate, Avena sativa kernel extract, Lactobacillus ferment, Sodium benzoate, Helichrysum italicum extract
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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 RemediesSensitive Restore and Smooth SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Skin firstHyaluronic acid + ceramide booster | Paula's choiceHyaluronic Acid Booster | grace & stellahyaluronic acid serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 41% | 41% | 41% |
| Price | — | — | $30.53 | $9.95 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Ceramide Eop | Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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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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- 2Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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