Neal's Yard Remedies Facial Oils & Serums Rejuvenating Frankincense Facial Serum
Works for
MoisturizingPalmitoyl tripeptide-5, Glycerin + 8 moreWorks well
“Further supports the skin by improving water retention, allowing it to stay hydrated for longer. Provides moisture for up to 12 hours. Suitable for all skin types. This product is suitable for vegans.”
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, vaccinium corymbosum seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tripeptide-5
Anti-agingPalmitoyl tripeptide-5, Centella asiatica extract + 1 moreMay help
“Wrinkles and fine lines are reduced, and the skin's moisture is replenished.”
This product contains centella asiatica extract, palmitoyl tripeptide-5. 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 · Centella asiatica extract, Vaccinium corymbosum seed oil + 1 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (centella asiatica extract) 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?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Boswellia carterii oil, Boswellia neglecta resin oil + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~5–7.5%
- 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 GlycerinGlyceryl stearate citrate~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citrateHelianthus annuus seed oil~3–4.6%
- 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 oilVaccinium corymbosum seed oil~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, support the skin's barrier function and might help neutralize free radicals
More about Vaccinium corymbosum seed oilPalmitoyl tripeptide-5~1.8–2.7%
- 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 Palmitoyl tripeptide-5Centella asiatica extract~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractCurcuma longa root extract~1.3–2%
- 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 extractSodium hyaluronate~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateBoswellia carterii oil~0.85–1.3%
Boswellia neglecta resin oil~0.55–1.3%
Commiphora confusa resin oil~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus nobilis peel oil~0.35–0.85%
- 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 peel oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Tocopherol~0.35–0.8%
- 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 TocopherolAloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.2–0.8%
- 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 powderSclerotium gum~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium 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 alcoholSodium levulinate~0.15–0.55%
Levulinic acid~0.1–0.4%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.35%
Citral~0.1–0.35%
Citronellol~0.05–0.25%
Limonene~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Vaccinium corymbosum seed oil, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Centella asiatica extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Boswellia carterii oil, Boswellia neglecta resin oil, Commiphora confusa resin oil, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil, Tocopherol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Sclerotium gum, Cetyl alcohol, Sodium levulinate, Levulinic acid, Potassium sorbate, Citral, Citronellol, Limonene, Linalool
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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 RemediesFacial Oils & Serums Rejuvenating Frankincense Facial SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Ella BachéRetinol Night Treatment Serum | BlissPro Youth Serum | Dermalogicabiolumin-c serum - deluxe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Price | — | $109.55 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 7 | 5 of 7 | 5 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Hexapeptide-9 | Lactic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Neal's Yard Remedies - Facial Oils & Serums Rejuvenating Frankincense Facial Serum" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory and 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 (palmitoyl tripeptide-5 1.80% - 2.70%). 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 (sodium hyaluronate 1.10% - 1.70% and glycerin 5.00% - 7.50%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 20 studies and safety reviews.
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