Neal's Yard Remedies Sensitive Soothing Cleansing Milk
Works for
CleansingCetearyl alcohol, Cetearyl glucoside + 4 moreCleanses gently
“Sensitive Soothing Cleansing Milk”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetearyl alcohol, cetearyl glucoside, cetearyl olivate, cetyl alcohol, sorbitan olivate, xanthan gum) 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?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Sodium anisateMedium 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~40–60%
Glycerin~4.1–6.1%
- 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 GlycerinHelianthus annuus seed oil~3.8–5.7%
- 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 oilTheobroma cacao seed butter~2.9–4.4%
- 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 butterCetearyl alcohol~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholCetearyl glucoside~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideLevulinic acid~1.4–2%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~1.2–1.8%
- 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 powderCetearyl olivate~1–1.5%
Sorbitan olivate~0.85–1.25%
Borago officinalis seed oil~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
More about Borago officinalis seed oilSodium levulinate~0.45–1%
Sodium anisate~0.35–0.85%
Acacia senegal gum~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
More about Acacia senegal gumPotassium sorbate~0.15–0.6%
Xanthan gum~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCetyl alcohol~0.2–0.7%
- 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 alcoholTocopherol~0.1–0.45%
- 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 TocopherolLeontopodium alpinum flower/leaf extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetearyl glucoside, Levulinic acid, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Borago officinalis seed oil, Sodium levulinate, Sodium anisate, Acacia senegal gum, Potassium sorbate, Xanthan gum, Cetyl alcohol, Tocopherol, Leontopodium alpinum flower/leaf extract, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Glycyrrhiza glabra root 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 Soothing Cleansing MilkYOUR PRODUCT | Formation.Squalane Cream Cleanser | Natura SibericaLittle Siberica Organic Baby Moisturising Milk | Adorn CosmeticsNatural Soothing Cleansing Milk | Refillable | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 28% | 28% | 25% |
| Price | — | $13.86 | $8.29 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 10 | 4 of 10 | 7 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Oatmeal Extract | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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