Neal's Yard Remedies Sensitive Soothing Serum
Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Sodium hyaluronate + 4 moreWorks
“Providing a boost of hydration for soft, supple skin, this is the perfect serum to include in your daily sensitive skincare routine.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
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. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: helianthus annuus seed oil, borago officinalis seed oil.
Anti-agingTocopherolNot delivered
“The results: Skin is instantly soothed, hydrated and comforted, with visible reduction in dryness, redness, fine lines and wrinkles.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.8–5.7%
- 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 GlycerinSodium hyaluronate~3.2–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateLevulinic acid~2.4–3.6%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~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 powderSodium levulinate~1.5–2.3%
Acacia senegal gum~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
More about Acacia senegal gumXanthan gum~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPotassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Sodium dehydroacetate~0.3–0.6%
Leontopodium alpinum flower/leaf extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Borago officinalis seed oil~0.4–0.9%
- 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 oilTocopherol~0.15–0.55%
- 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 TocopherolHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.15–0.55%
- 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 oilCitric acid~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium benzoate~0.05–0.15%
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, Sodium hyaluronate, Levulinic acid, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Sodium levulinate, Acacia senegal gum, Xanthan gum, Potassium sorbate, Sodium dehydroacetate, Leontopodium alpinum flower/leaf extract, Borago officinalis seed oil, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, 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 SerumYOUR PRODUCT | MesoesteticAge Element Anti-wrinkle Concentrate | Dr. Barbara SturmThe Good C Vitamin C Serum | Sara RosalieAIIA Day Care Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 37% | 37% | 37% |
| Price | — | $82.00 | $144.64 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2 | Panthenol | Gluconolactone |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Neal's Yard Remedies - Sensitive Soothing Serum" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory and Reduces irritation
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 3.20% - 4.80% and glycerin 3.80% - 5.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 35.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 33.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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