Weleda Renewing Night Cream
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing7 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Renewing Night Cream”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: beeswax, cera alba.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: lanolin
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy12 strong irritants: Alcohol, Rosa moschata seed oil + 10 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Prunus persica kernel oil~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilAlcohol~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholLanolin~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sebum of wool-bearing animals (most commonly sheep). Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce the skin water loss. In rare cases could be an allergen. Not suitable for vegans
More about LanolinGlyceryl stearate se~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seBeeswax~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about BeeswaxCera alba~1.6–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about Cera albaOlea europaea fruit oil~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilRosa moschata seed oil~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Oenothera biennis oil~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about Oenothera biennis oilSedum purpureum extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Equisetum arvense extract~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Equisetum arvense extractCommiphora myrrha resin extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Commiphora myrrha resin extractXanthan gum~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumParfum~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLimonene~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.35%
Citronellol~0.05–0.2%
Benzyl alcohol~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholGeraniol~0.05–0.15%
Citral~0.05–0.1%
Eugenol~0.01–0.05%
Farnesol~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Prunus persica kernel oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Alcohol, Lanolin, Glyceryl stearate se, Beeswax, Cera alba, Olea europaea fruit oil, Rosa moschata seed oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Sedum purpureum extract, Equisetum arvense extract, Commiphora myrrha resin extract, Xanthan gum, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Benzyl alcohol, Geraniol, Citral, Eugenol, Farnesol
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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.
| WeledaRenewing Night CreamYOUR PRODUCT | The Better Skin Co.Amaze Balm | Cera di CupraRosa Face Cream | LancômeNutrix Face Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 61% | 59% | 58% |
| Price | $28.00 | $36.00+$8.00 | $9.99−$18.01 | $68.75+$40.75 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Mineral Oil | Mineral Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "Weleda - Renewing Night Cream" can work well for skin moisturization.
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Weleda" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 31.81CA$ in Canada, for 59.50A$ in Australia and from 23.17$ up to 28.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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