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Neal's Yard Remedies Facial Moisturisers Frankincense Intense Lift Cream

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Moisturizing
Anti-aging

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Tocopherol 0.2% - 0.4%Theobroma cacao seed butter 1.6% - 2%

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Product summary

"Neal's Yard Remedies - Facial Moisturisers Frankincense Intense Lift Cream" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Cylindrotheca fusiformis extract, dextran, glycerin, hyaluronic acid and sodium hyaluronate in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Caprooyl tetrapeptide-3, glycine soja oil, theobroma cacao seed butter, vitis vinifera seed oil and caprylic/capric triglyceride in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

Ingredient callouts

We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (caprooyl tetrapeptide-3 0.15% - 0.25%, trifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2 0.20% - 0.35% and palmitoyl tripeptide-5 0.20% - 0.35%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin e and agran oil

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

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The product retails for 48.60£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Facial Moisturisers Frankincense Intense Lift Cream

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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: cylindrotheca fusiformis extract, dextran.

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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus seed oil.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: caprooyl tetrapeptide-3, palmitoyl tripeptide-5, trifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2

vitis vinifera seed oil 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

helianthus annuus seed oil 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

hyaluronic acid 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

Anti-aging

This product contains caprooyl tetrapeptide-3, palmitoyl tripeptide-5, trifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

caprooyl tetrapeptide-3 0.15% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

palmitoyl tripeptide-5 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

trifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

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Key Actives

tocopherol 0.2% - 0.4%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-inflammatory

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

theobroma cacao seed butter 1.6% - 2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-dandruff

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

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Potential irritants

sodium anisate 0.3% - 0.55%

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Used as a fragrance

curcuma longa root extract 0.2% - 0.4%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant

Comodogenic ingredients

theobroma cacao seed butter 1.6% - 2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-dandruff

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

glycine soja oil 1.4% - 1.7%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Moisturizing

A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

macadamia ternifolia seed oil 4.6% - 5.6%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients

glycerin 3.9% - 4.8%

Irritation risk:

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

Ingredient list view

Water, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Glycerin, Prinsepia utilis seed oil, Bassia butyracea seed butter, Theobroma grandiflorum seed butter, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Glycine soja oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetearyl olivate, Cetearyl alcohol, Sorbitan olivate, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Ribose, Levulinic acid, Cetearyl glucoside, Hyaluronic acid, Sodium anisate, Sodium hyaluronate, Curcuma longa root extract, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Tocopherol, Dehydroacetic acid, Sea water extract, Acacia senegal gum, Linum usitatissimum seed extract, Xanthan gum, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Commiphora myrrha oil, Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, Glyceryl caprylate, P-anisic acid, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Glucose, Dextran, Trifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2, Adansonia digitata seed oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Boswellia sacra resin oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Boswellia sacra gum/resin extract, Ricinus communis seed oil, Sodium levulinate, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Cylindrotheca fusiformis extract, Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil, Commiphora confusa resin oil, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Boswellia neglecta resin oil, Caprooyl tetrapeptide-3, Farnesol, Geraniol, Linalool, Limonene

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Key ingredients	caprooyl tetrapeptide-3 trifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2 +15 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-5 trifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2 +5 more Other: tripeptide-1 hexapeptide-11 +24 more	Common: caprooyl tetrapeptide-3 palmitoyl tripeptide-5 +4 more Other: lanolin cera alba +4 more	Common: trifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2 glycerin +7 more Other: niacinamide bakuchiol +9 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-5 hyaluronic acid +3 more Other: niacinamide lactic acid +22 more	Common: trifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2 glycerin +3 more Other: acetyl tetrapeptide-9 arginine/lysine polypeptide +15 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-5 glycerin +6 more Other: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester copper tripeptide-1 +26 more	Common: trifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2 caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more Other: camellia sinensis leaf extract cyclopentasiloxane +2 more	Common: caprooyl tetrapeptide-3 glycerin +4 more Other: niacinamide tripeptide-1 +12 more	Common: caprooyl tetrapeptide-3 palmitoyl tripeptide-5 +6 more Other: niacinamide carnosine +4 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-5 theobroma cacao seed butter +2 more Other: ceramide np ceramide ns +15 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	limonene Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +27 more	acrylates copolymer Has skin benefit? triethanolamine Has skin benefit? +13 more	linalool Has skin benefit? citronellol Has skin benefit? +14 more	citrus limon fruit extract Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract Has skin benefit? +19 more	parfum Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +22 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? helichrysum italicum extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propolis extract Has skin benefit? +25 more	lavandula hybrida oil Has skin benefit? geranium maculatum oil Has skin benefit? +10 more	sodium lauroyl lactylate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +2 more	lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract Has skin benefit? aristotelia chilensis fruit extract Has skin benefit? +17 more	sodium lactate Has skin benefit? polyglycerin-6 Has skin benefit? +6 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? macadamia ternifolia seed oil Has skin benefit? +53 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +69 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +49 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +77 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +59 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +82 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +47 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +40 more

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Neal's Yard Remedies Facial Moisturisers Frankincense Intense Lift Cream

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