Neal's Yard Remedies Facial Oils & Serums Frankincense Intense Age-Defying Serum
Works for
MoisturizingPalmitoyl tripeptide-5, Caprooyl tetrapeptide-3 + 12 moreWorks well
“A 3-Peptide Complex helps reduce the look of fine lines, gardenia stem cells and sodium hyaluronate help enhance skin plumpness, while a synergistic blend of acacia Senegal and hydrolysed rhizobian gum helps smooth the skin to instantly reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.”
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:
dextran, glycerin.
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, argania spinosa kernel 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
Anti-agingCaprooyl tetrapeptide-3, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5 + 3 moreMay help
“Give your skin a high-performing boost to instantly smooth and plump fine lines and wrinkles with this clinically proven age-defying serum.”
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.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Gardenia jasminoides meristem cell culture, Vitis vinifera seed oil + 2 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (gardenia jasminoides meristem cell culture) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Boswellia carterii oil, Boswellia neglecta resin oil + 9 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
User reviews
Be the first — your take helps the next person decide.
Ingredients
Filter by role to see what each ingredient is doing.
Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.4–6.7%
- 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 GlycerinHeptyl undecylenate~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from the skin surface over time and create a nice product finish
More about Heptyl undecylenateAcacia senegal gum~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
More about Acacia senegal gumBambusa arundinacea stem powder~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Abrasive ingredient used for physical exfoliation (scrubing)
More about Bambusa arundinacea stem powderPolyglyceryl-3 rice branate~1.6–2.4%
Macadamia ternifolia seed oil~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oilVitis vinifera seed oil~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilAdansonia digitata seed oil~1–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Adansonia digitata seed oilArgania spinosa kernel oil~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilSclerotium gum~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumAloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.35–0.8%
- 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 powderBoswellia carterii oil~0.2–0.75%
Boswellia neglecta resin oil~0.2–0.75%
Commiphora confusa resin oil~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Palmitoyl tripeptide-5~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tripeptide-5Caprooyl tetrapeptide-3~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Caprooyl tetrapeptide-3Trifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Trifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2Gardenia jasminoides meristem cell culture~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A stem cell extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Gardenia jasminoides meristem cell cultureCitrus nobilis peel oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus nobilis peel oilCitrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilCitrus aurantium amara flower oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium amara flower oilCommiphora myrrha oil~0.05–0.25%
Curcuma longa root extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about Curcuma longa root extractHydrolyzed rhizobian gum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.05–0.3%
- 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~0.05–0.3%
- 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 oilSodium hyaluronate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSodium levulinate~0.05–0.25%
Sodium dehydroacetate~0.05–0.25%
Levulinic acid~0.05–0.2%
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.25%
Dextran~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the most upper layer of the skin. Derived from sugar
More about DextranXanthan gum~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCitronellol~0.05–0.2%
Farnesol~0.05–0.2%
Geraniol~0.05–0.15%
Limonene~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.01–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Heptyl undecylenate, Acacia senegal gum, Bambusa arundinacea stem powder, Polyglyceryl-3 rice branate, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Adansonia digitata seed oil, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Sclerotium gum, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Boswellia carterii oil, Boswellia neglecta resin oil, Commiphora confusa resin oil, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Caprooyl tetrapeptide-3, Trifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2, Gardenia jasminoides meristem cell culture, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Commiphora myrrha oil, Curcuma longa root extract, Hydrolyzed rhizobian gum, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium levulinate, Sodium dehydroacetate, Levulinic acid, Potassium sorbate, Dextran, Xanthan gum, Citronellol, Farnesol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool
Compare prices
Retailers ranked by price — lowest first.
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 RemediesFacial Oils & Serums Frankincense Intense Age-Defying SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Pacifica BeautyFuture Youth Time Shift Eye Serum | Peter Thomas RothPeptide 21 Wrinkle Resist Serum | Coreana LabAmple:N Peptide Shot Ampoule | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 52% | 52% | 52% |
| Price | — | $19.17 | $30.01 | $18.55 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 10 | 5 of 10 | 5 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 | Acetyl Octapeptide-3 | Copper Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: colibri skincare Polypeptide BoosterSesderma Factor G Renew Serum
Product summary
"Neal's Yard Remedies - Facial Oils & Serums Frankincense Intense Age-Defying Serum" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Peptides (trifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2 0.15% - 0.50%, caprooyl tetrapeptide-3 0.15% - 0.70% and palmitoyl tripeptide-5 0.15% - 0.60%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that theynare helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
- Humectants (dextran 0.05% - 0.25%, sodium hyaluronate 0.05% - 0.25% and glycerin 4.40% - 6.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 42.95£ up to 54.20£ in the United Kingdom.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 19 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6Air oxidation increases skin irritation from fragrance terpenesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
Affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.