Neal's Yard Remedies Frankincense Nourishing Cream
Works for
MoisturizingHelianthus annuus seed oil, Cetearyl alcohol + 8 moreWorks
“Frankincense Nourishing Cream”
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.
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, simmondsia chinensis seed oil.
Anti-agingPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil, TocopherolNot delivered
“Infused with organic plant oils and soothing aloe vera, this plumping cream helps to smooth fine lines and brighten dull-looking complexions.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Commiphora myrrha oil, Limonene + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Helianthus annuus seed oil~4.9–7.4%
- 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 oilCetearyl alcohol~3.2–4.8%
- 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 alcoholGlyceryl stearate~2.5–3.7%
- 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 stearateGlycerin~2.1–3.2%
- 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 GlycerinSodium stearoyl glutamate~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilTriticum vulgare germ oil~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).
More about Triticum vulgare germ oilPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilPrunus armeniaca kernel oil~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilLevulinic acid~0.45–1.1%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.4–0.9%
- 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 powderCetearyl olivate~0.35–0.85%
Sorbitan olivate~0.35–0.8%
Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Sodium levulinate~0.2–0.75%
Citric acid~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidBoswellia sacra resin oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acacia senegal gum~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
More about Acacia senegal gumXanthan gum~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCommiphora myrrha oil~0.1–0.45%
Tocopherol~0.1–0.4%
- 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 TocopherolLimonene~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.3%
Ingredient list view
Water, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Glycerin, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Triticum vulgare germ oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Levulinic acid, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Potassium sorbate, Sodium levulinate, Citric acid, Boswellia sacra resin oil, Acacia senegal gum, Xanthan gum, Commiphora myrrha oil, Tocopherol, 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 Nourishing CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Q+AHyaluronic Acid Moisturiser | Green People CompanyScent Free Light Day Moisturiser | Green PeopleNeutral Scent Free 24-Hour Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 47% | 45% | 45% |
| Price | $55.00 | $11.40−$43.60 | $37.52−$17.48 | $37.26−$17.74 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Gluconolactone |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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