Neal's Yard Remedies Frankincense Intense™ Age-Defying Eye Cream
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingTrifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2, Caprooyl tetrapeptide-3 + 20 moreStrong evidence
“Revitalise tired, puffy eyes with Neal's Yard Remedies Frankincense Intense Eye Cream , an age-defying formula that's clinically proven to hydrate and smoothen the look of fine lines and wrinkles around the delicate eye area.”
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: 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-agingCaprooyl tetrapeptide-3, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5 + 4 moreModerate evidence
“Frankincense Intense™ Age-Defying Eye Cream”
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-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Gardenia jasminoides meristem cell culture, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 5 moreModerate evidence
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?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Boswellia carterii oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Macadamia ternifolia seed oil~4.9–6%
- 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 oilGlycerin~4–4.8%
- 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 GlycerinButyrospermum parkii butter~3.2–3.9%
- 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 butterCetearyl alcohol~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholTapioca starch~1.9–2.4%
Theobroma cacao seed butter~1.7–2.1%
- 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 butterGlycine soja oil~1.5–1.8%
- 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 oilArgania spinosa kernel oil~1.2–1.5%
- 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 oilCaffeine~1–1.2%
- 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 CaffeineVitis vinifera seed oil~0.8–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilAdansonia digitata seed oil~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Adansonia digitata seed 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 oilArachidyl alcohol~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Arachidyl alcoholGlyceryl stearate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateLevulinic acid~0.45–0.65%
Behenyl alcohol~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholCetearyl olivate~0.45–0.7%
Arachidyl glucoside~0.45–0.65%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.35–0.6%
- 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 powderSorbitan olivate~0.35–0.65%
Potassium sorbate~0.35–0.6%
Tocopherol~0.3–0.55%
- 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 TocopherolAcacia senegal gum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
More about Acacia senegal gumDehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.55%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.3–0.6%
- 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 oilBoswellia carterii oil~0.25–0.5%
Commiphora myrrha resin~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glucose~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucosePalmitoyl tripeptide-5~0.25–0.5%
- 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 Palmitoyl tripeptide-5Dextran~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the most upper layer of the skin. Derived from sugar
More about DextranCitric acid~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidTrifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2~0.25–0.45%
- 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-2Curcuma longa root extract~0.2–0.4%
- 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 levulinate~0.25–0.45%
Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus nobilis peel oil~0.2–0.35%
- 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 amara flower oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium amara flower oilGardenia jasminoides meristem cell culture~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A stem cell extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Gardenia jasminoides meristem cell cultureBoswellia neglecta resin oil~0.2–0.35%
Commiphora confusa resin oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprooyl 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~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cetearyl alcohol, Tapioca starch, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Glycine soja oil, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Caffeine, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Adansonia digitata seed oil, Ricinus communis seed oil, Arachidyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Levulinic acid, Behenyl alcohol, Cetearyl olivate, Arachidyl glucoside, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Sorbitan olivate, Potassium sorbate, Tocopherol, Acacia senegal gum, Dehydroacetic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Boswellia carterii oil, Commiphora myrrha resin, Glucose, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Dextran, Citric acid, Trifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2, Curcuma longa root extract, Sodium levulinate, Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Gardenia jasminoides meristem cell culture, Boswellia neglecta resin oil, Commiphora confusa resin oil, Caprooyl tetrapeptide-3, 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 RemediesFrankincense Intense™ Age-Defying Eye CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Nourish LondonKale Anti Ageing Eye Cream | Peter Thomas RothPeptide 21 Wrinkle Resist Eye Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 52% | 50% |
| Price | $42.58 | $40.64−$1.94 | $70.02+$27.44 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 16 | 5 of 16 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "Neal's Yard Remedies - Frankincense Intense™ Age-Defying Eye Cream" works well for moisturizing the skin. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Dextran, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate and glucose 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, argania spinosa kernel oil, glycine soja oil, theobroma cacao seed butter and vitis vinifera seed oil 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 0.25% - 0.45%, palmitoyl tripeptide-5 0.25% - 0.50% 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.
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Sources cited in this review
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