Neal's Yard Remedies Frankincense Intense Lift Eye Cream
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing23 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“The weightless cream sinks quickly into skin, using Hyaluronic Acid to replenish deep moisture below the surface and plump out 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:
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, 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
Anti-aging6 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
“Create a younger-looking eye contour with Neal's Yard Remedies Frankincense Intense Lift Eye Cream , a nourishing formula that targets and treats the signs of ageing in delicate skin.”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Sodium anisate, Citrus nobilis peel oil + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.5–5.5%
- 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 GlycerinTapioca starch~4.4–5.4%
Macadamia ternifolia seed oil~3.4–4.2%
- 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 oilHydroxystearyl alcohol~2.7–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butyrospermum parkii butter~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterTheobroma cacao seed butter~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterStearic acid~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidGlycine soja oil~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilPrinsepia utilis seed oil~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bassia butyracea seed butter~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caffeine~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineCoffea arabica seed oil~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Coffea arabica seed oilCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideHydroxystearyl glucoside~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Adansonia digitata seed oil~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Adansonia digitata seed oilArgania spinosa kernel oil~0.65–0.95%
- 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 oilRicinus communis seed oil~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Ricinus communis seed oilVitis vinifera seed oil~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilRibose~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Levulinic acid~0.45–0.7%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.5–0.7%
- 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 gluconate~0.45–0.7%
Acacia senegal gum~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
More about Acacia senegal gumBoswellia sacra gum/resin extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hyaluronic acid~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Hyaluronic acidXanthan gum~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium levulinate~0.45–0.7%
Citric acid~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCurcuma longa root extract~0.45–0.65%
- 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 anisate~0.45–0.7%
Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Tocopherol~0.5–0.7%
- 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 TocopherolDehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.6%
Sea water extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateBoswellia sacra resin oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.5–0.75%
- 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 oilCylindrotheca fusiformis extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps skin moisturization by attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties but research confirming effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Cylindrotheca fusiformis extractLinum usitatissimum seed extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus nobilis peel oil~0.3–0.55%
- 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~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Commiphora confusa resin oil~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium amara flower oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium amara flower oilCommiphora myrrha oil~0.25–0.45%
Glucose~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseGlyceryl caprylate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateP-anisic acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritating
More about P-anisic acidBoswellia neglecta resin oil~0.25–0.45%
Palmitoyl tripeptide-5~0.15–0.3%
- 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-5Dextran~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the most upper layer of the skin. Derived from sugar
More about DextranTrifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2~0.15–0.3%
- 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-2Caprooyl tetrapeptide-3~0.2–0.35%
- 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-3Limonene~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Tapioca starch, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Hydroxystearyl alcohol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Stearic acid, Glycine soja oil, Prinsepia utilis seed oil, Bassia butyracea seed butter, Caffeine, Coffea arabica seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Hydroxystearyl glucoside, Adansonia digitata seed oil, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Ricinus communis seed oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Ribose, Levulinic acid, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Sodium gluconate, Acacia senegal gum, Boswellia sacra gum/resin extract, Hyaluronic acid, Xanthan gum, Sodium levulinate, Citric acid, Curcuma longa root extract, Sodium anisate, Potassium sorbate, Tocopherol, Dehydroacetic acid, Sea water extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Boswellia sacra resin oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Cylindrotheca fusiformis extract, Linum usitatissimum seed extract, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil, Commiphora confusa resin oil, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Commiphora myrrha oil, Glucose, Glyceryl caprylate, P-anisic acid, Boswellia neglecta resin oil, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Dextran, Trifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2, Caprooyl tetrapeptide-3, Limonene, Linalool
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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 RemediesFrankincense Intense Lift Eye CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Nourish LondonKale Anti Ageing Eye Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 51% |
| Price | $55.00 | $39.66−$15.34 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 18 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "Neal's Yard Remedies - Frankincense Intense Lift Eye Cream" works well for moisturizing the skin. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (cylindrotheca fusiformis extract, dextran, glycerin, hyaluronic acid and sodium hyaluronate) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Caprooyl tetrapeptide-3, glycine soja oil, theobroma cacao seed butter, vitis vinifera seed oil and butyrospermum parkii butter 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 (trifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2 0.15% - 0.30%, palmitoyl tripeptide-5 0.15% - 0.30% and caprooyl tetrapeptide-3 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.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. 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.
Price
The product retails from 55.00$ up to 91.00$ in the United States, for 217.09A$ in Australia and from 50.05£ up to 59.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
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