Neal's Yard Remedies Rejuvenating Frankincense Eye & Lip Serum
Works for
MoisturizingPalmitoyl tripeptide-5, Glycerin + 12 moreWorks well
“An intensive everyday treatment for all skin types, this blend of rejuvenating frankincense, moisturising baobab oil, and nutrient-rich marine algae has a smoothing tripeptide to help firm your skin.”
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus 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, Tocopherol + 1 moreMay help
“This light and easily absorbed best selling serum helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around the lip and eye areas.”
This product contains palmitoyl tripeptide-5. This ingredient 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?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Citrus nobilis peel oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.1–6.1%
- 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 GlycerinSucrose distearate~3–4.5%
Adansonia digitata seed oil~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Adansonia digitata seed oilCetyl alcohol~1.9–2.9%
- 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 alcoholSucrose stearate~1.6–2.4%
Borago officinalis seed oil~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
More about Borago officinalis seed oilRicinus communis seed oil~1.2–1.8%
- 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 oilRosa canina fruit oil~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Rosa canina fruit oilOenothera biennis oil~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about Oenothera biennis oilCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.45–1.1%
- 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 triglycerideSodium hyaluronate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateLevulinic acid~0.2–0.8%
Cetearyl glucoside~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideSodium dehydroacetate~0.3–0.6%
Xanthan gum~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumTerpineol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.15–0.6%
- 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 TocopherolCurcuma longa root extract~0.1–0.45%
- 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 extractHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.15–0.5%
- 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 oilPalmitoyl tripeptide-5~0.1–0.4%
- 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-5Sodium levulinate~0.1–0.35%
Zea mays starch~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Zea mays starchAlaria esculenta extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a humectant helping to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be effective as an anti-oxidant.
More about Alaria esculenta extractBoswellia sacra resin oil~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus nobilis peel oil~0.05–0.15%
- 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~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.05–0.2%
- 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 powderLimonene~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, Sucrose distearate, Adansonia digitata seed oil, Cetyl alcohol, Sucrose stearate, Borago officinalis seed oil, Ricinus communis seed oil, Rosa canina fruit oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Sodium hyaluronate, Levulinic acid, Cetearyl glucoside, Sodium dehydroacetate, Xanthan gum, Terpineol, Tocopherol, Curcuma longa root extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Sodium levulinate, Zea mays starch, Alaria esculenta extract, Boswellia sacra resin oil, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, 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 RemediesRejuvenating Frankincense Eye & Lip SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Pacifica BeautyFuture Youth Time Shift Eye Serum | RevaleskinEye Serum | Dermalogicabiolumin-c eye serum - deluxe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 60% | 58% | 58% |
| Price | $44.00 | $19.17−$24.83 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 9 | 4 of 9 | 4 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3 | Panthenol | Gluconolactone |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "Neal's Yard Remedies - Rejuvenating Frankincense Eye & Lip Serum" works well for moisturizing the skin. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Glycerin and sodium hyaluronate 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). Emollients in this formulation (borago officinalis seed oil, oenothera biennis oil, helianthus annuus seed oil, ricinus communis seed oil and adansonia digitata seed oil) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- This moisturizer also contains Peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-5 0.10% - 0.40%). 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 they are 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.
Irritation risk
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 for 59.00CA$ in Canada, from 17.55£ up to 27.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 27.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
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