Aesop Resolute Facial Concentrate

Aesop

Resolute Facial Concentrate

face neck serum

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Fit by skin type

General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
90%
Combination (dry)
90%
Balanced
80%
Combination (oily)
50%
Oily
50%

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Ingredients
6
Benefits
2
Actives
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Promote a smooth, glowing complexion with the Aesop Resolute Facial Concentrate (60ml) This silky oil serum combines a gentle retinoid with squalane, vitamins and essential oils to help skin feel soft and nourished. Lightweight in texture, it absorbs quickly and layers easily under moisturiser, leaving skin looking refreshed and bright come morning.

Key Insights

Benefits

6
Anti-Acne
Anti-Aging
Dark Spot Fading
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Soothing

Active Ingredients

2
Retinoids Vitamin C

Risks

1
Allergen

About Resolute Facial Concentrate

Overview

Resolute Facial Concentrate is a rich serum from Aesop. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 25 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

By its ingredient list the formula reads as rich: occlusives and butters sit high enough in the order to give it real weight on skin. Hydration is handled by Squalane, Triolein and Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.

What the formula does

Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Squalane, Triolein and Caprylic/capric Triglyceride.

Barrier support: Moderate. Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity, and here that comes from Squalane.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Dry and Combination (dry) skin best, and is the least natural fit for Combination (oily) and Oily skin. Several ingredients carry irritation flags. If your skin is reactive, this is one to patch test carefully or approach slowly.

What it does not target

The formula contributes little or nothing on oil control, cell renewal and firmness signalling. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.

What is not in it

Reading the full list, the formula is no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free, sulfate-free and dye-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance and essential oils, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.

Where it fits in a routine

It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after toner, before moisturiser. Apply to clean, dry skin and give it a minute to absorb before the next layer. Introduce one new treatment at a time so you can identify what is working.

This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.

Pros and cons

Drawn purely from the ingredient list

Pros

  • No drying alcohol
  • Silicone-free
  • No microplastics
  • Strong humectant content for hydration

Things to know

  • Contains fragrance or declared fragrance allergens
  • Contains essential oils, a common source of reactivity
  • 2 ingredients could feed malassezia (fungal acne)
  • Contains ingredients usually flagged for review during pregnancy
  • Several ingredients carry irritation flags

Which skin types it suits

Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.

Suitable for

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) skin

May suit

  • Balanced skin

Less suitable for

  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily skin

Sensitive skin

Several ingredients here carry irritation flags. If your skin is reactive or you have rosacea, introduce this slowly, or ask a dermatologist first.

Skin concerns

Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.

Helps with

  • Anti-Aging 5 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Evens Skin Tone 3 ingredients

    Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance

  • Hydration 3 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Soothing 2 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Anti-Acne 1 ingredient

    Targets breakouts by reducing bacteria and unclogging pores

  • Dark Spot Fading 1 ingredient

    Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time

Does not target

Blackhead Reducing Oil Control Pore Minimizer Smooths Bumpy Skin

None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.

Key ingredients

The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane

Hydration Anti-Aging

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

1,2,3-Propanetriyl trioleate

Hydration

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

(R*,R*)-.alpha.,4-dimethyl-.alpha.-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)cyclohex-3-ene-1-methanol; 3-Cyclohexene-1-methanol, alpha,4-dimethyl-alpha-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-, (theta,theta)-(+/-)-; 3-Cyclohexene-1-methanol, alpha,4-dimethyl-alpha-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-, (S-(theta,theta))- (levomenol)

Soothing Anti-Aging

8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

L-ascorbic acid, tetraisohexadecanoate

Anti-Aging Dark Spot Fading Evens Skin Tone

11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl

Hydration

13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Anti-Acne Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone

14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Soothing

Formula analysis

Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.

Hydration High

Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin

Barrier support Moderate

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support Low

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control None

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening Low

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing Low

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal None

Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover

Firmness signalling None

Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support

Active and supporting ingredients

"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.

Active ingredients (2)

Supporting ingredients (23)

Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.

Coco-caprylate/caprate Squalane Triolein Cocos Nucifera Oil Dimethyl Isosorbide Cedrus Atlantica Wood Oil Bisabolol Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil Boswellia Carterii Oil Caprylic/capric Triglyceride Pinene Tocopherol Carvone Limonene Glycine Soja Oil Unsaponifiables Beta-caryophyllene Crithmum Maritimum Extract Olus Oil Terpineol Citral Alpha-terpinene Linalool Terpinolene

What is and is not in it

Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.

Free from

  • No drying alcohol
  • Paraben-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Microplastic-free
  • Sulfate-free
  • Dye-free
  • Oil-free
  • No animal-derived ingredients

Contains

  • Fragrance

    Limonene, Citral, Linalool

  • Essential oils

    Cedrus Atlantica Wood Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Pinene, Carvone, Limonene

What to layer it with

Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.

Compatible with

  • Retinoids (retinol, retinal)
  • Copper peptides
  • Bakuchiol
  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Ceramides
  • Signal peptides
  • Panthenol
  • Sunscreen

Use with caution

  • AHAs (glycolic, lactic)

    Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.

  • BHA (salicylic acid)

    Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.

  • PHAs (gluconolactone)

    Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.

  • Benzoyl peroxide

    Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

  • Azelaic acid

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

Where it fits in a routine

Morning Evening
  1. Cleanse
  2. Toning
  3. Treat
  4. Moisturise
  5. Protect

This product is the "Treat" step.

  • Apply to clean, dry skin and give it a minute to absorb before the next layer.
  • Introduce one new treatment at a time so you can identify what is working.

Safety and suitability

Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Contains Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, usually reviewed with a doctor during pregnancy.
Fungal acne (malassezia)
2 ingredients could feed malassezia: Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
Sensitive and reactive skin
Several ingredients here carry irritation flags. If your skin is reactive or you have rosacea, introduce this slowly, or ask a dermatologist first.
Recorded ingredient risks
Allergen

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 25 ingredients on the label.

5
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

3
Fragrance / colour

Changes how the product smells or looks

2
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

2
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

2
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

2
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

1
Soothing

Calms visible redness and irritation

1
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

Ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.

Estimated level
10–40%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.

Alcohols, coco, mixed esters with octanoic and decanoic acids

2 Squalane Emollient
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane

Hydration Anti-Aging
9 scientific references
  • Cosmetics Ingredient Review, 2019, ePublication
  • ACS Open, July 2017, pages 3, 989–3, 996
  • Indian Journal of Dermatology, May-June 2016, pages 279-297
  • The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, June 2014, pages 25-32
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, January-February 2013, pages 59-66
  • Advances in Food and Nutrition Research, 2012, pages 223-233
  • Molecules, January 2009, pages 540-554
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2006, pages 2, 430-2, 437
  • Free Radical Research, April 2002, pages 471-477
3 Triolein Texture agent
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

1,2,3-Propanetriyl trioleate

Hydration
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Cocos Nucifera Oil is the fixed oil obtained by expression of the kernels of the seeds of the Coconut, Cocos nucifera L., Palmaceae

5 Dimethyl Isosorbide Texture agent
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

1,4:3,6-Dianhydro-2,5-di-O-methyl-D-glucitol

Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Cedarwood Oil (Atlas or Moroccan). Cedrus Atlantica Wood Olis is an essential oil obtained from the wood of the tree, Cedrus atlantica, Pinaceae

Allergen
7 Bisabolol Soothing
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Soothing

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

(R*,R*)-.alpha.,4-dimethyl-.alpha.-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)cyclohex-3-ene-1-methanol; 3-Cyclohexene-1-methanol, alpha,4-dimethyl-alpha-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-, (theta,theta)-(+/-)-; 3-Cyclohexene-1-methanol, alpha,4-dimethyl-alpha-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-, (S-(theta,theta))- (levomenol)

Soothing Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed May 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2019, pages 299-303
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2017, pages 24S-25S
  • Cutis, November 2015, pages 337-342
  • Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, 2014, pages 173-181
  • Food and Chemical Toxicology, October 2011, pages 2580-2585
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Active, Antioxidant

8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

L-ascorbic acid, tetraisohexadecanoate

Anti-Aging Dark Spot Fading Evens Skin Tone
1 scientific reference
  • International Journal of Toxicology, August 2022, pages 57S-75S
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the leaves of the Patchouli, Pogostemon cablin, Labiatae

Allergen
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Boswellia Carterii Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the Boswellia carterii, Burseraceae

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2020, pages 34-35
  • Periodica Polytechnica Chemical Engineering, 2014, pages 43-48
  • International Journal of Toxicology, January 2003, pages 4-5
  • Food and Chemical Toxicology, January 2000, pages 79-98
  • Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists, August 1985, pages 303-311
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Bicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-ene, 2,6,6-trimethyl-

Allergen
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active

13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Anti-Acne Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone
14 Tocopherol Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Soothing
4 scientific references
  • Journal or Agricultural and Food Chemistry, June 2010, pages 7013-7020
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2001, pages 1212-1217
  • Canadian Family Physician, July 2006, pages 855-856
  • Dermatologic Surgery, April 1999, pages 311-315
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Methyl-5-(1-methylvinyl)cyclohex-2-en-1-one

Allergen
16 Limonene Solvent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent, Fragrance / colour

16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1-Methyl-4-Isopropenylcyclohexene; dipentene

Allergen
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Glycine Soja Oil Unsaponifiables is the fraction of the oil obtained from the soybean, Glycine soja, Leguminosae, which has not been transformed into soap during the process of saponification

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Bicyclo[7.2.0.]undec-4-ene, 4,11,11-trimethyl-8-methylene-, (1R,4E,9S)-; Caryophyllene; [1R,(1R*,4E,9S*)]-4,11,11-Trimethyl-8-methylene-bicyclo[7.2.0]undec-4-ene; 2-Methylene-6,10,10-trimethylbicyclo[7.2.0]undec-5-ene

Allergen
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Crithmum Maritimum Extract is an extract of the whole plant of the Rock Fennel, Crithmum maritimum L., Apiaceae

20 Olus Oil Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Olus Oil is an expressed oil of vegetable origin consisting primarily of triglycerides of fatty acids

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Terpineol; p-Menthenol (mixed isomers)

Allergen
22 Citral Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2,6-Octadienal, 3,7-dimethyl-; 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienal

Allergen
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

p-Mentha-1,3-diene; 1-Methyl-4-isopropyl-1,3-cyclohexadiene; 1-Methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)-1,3-cyclohexadiene

Allergen
24 Linalool Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3,7-Dimethyl octa-1,6-diene-3-ol

Allergen
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

p-Mentha-1,4(8)-diene; 1-Methyl-4-isopropylidene-1-cyclohexene; Terpinene

Allergen

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Resolute Facial Concentrate?

COCO-CAPRYLATE/CAPRATE, SQUALANE, TRIOLEIN, COCOS NUCIFERA OIL, DIMETHYL ISOSORBIDE, CEDRUS ATLANTICA WOOD OIL, BISABOLOL, ASCORBYL TETRAISOPALMITATE, POGOSTEMON CABLIN LEAF OIL, BOSWELLIA CARTERII OIL, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, PINENE, HYDROXYPINACOLONE RETINOATE, TOCOPHEROL, CARVONE, LIMONENE, GLYCINE SOJA OIL UNSAPONIFIABLES, BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE, CRITHMUM MARITIMUM EXTRACT, OLUS OIL, TERPINEOL, CITRAL, ALPHA-TERPINENE, LINALOOL, TERPINOLENE.

What are the active ingredients in Resolute Facial Concentrate?

ASCORBYL TETRAISOPALMITATE, HYDROXYPINACOLONE RETINOATE.

How do I use Resolute Facial Concentrate?

Massage serum into your face and neck after cleanisng on an evening.

What skin types is Resolute Facial Concentrate good for?

Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Dry, Combination (dry) skin best. It is the least natural fit for Combination (oily), Oily skin.

Is Resolute Facial Concentrate good for sensitive skin?

Some ingredients here carry irritation flags, so sensitive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before applying it to the whole face.

Is Resolute Facial Concentrate fungal acne safe?

2 ingredients could feed malassezia: Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.

Can I use Resolute Facial Concentrate while pregnant?

It contains Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, which are usually reviewed with a doctor during pregnancy. Ask your doctor or midwife before using it.

Is Resolute Facial Concentrate fragrance free?

No — it contains Limonene, Citral, Linalool.

Does Resolute Facial Concentrate contain alcohol?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.

Is Resolute Facial Concentrate silicone free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.

Does Resolute Facial Concentrate contain essential oils?

Yes — it contains Cedrus Atlantica Wood Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Pinene, Carvone, Limonene.

Is Resolute Facial Concentrate paraben free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.

What can I layer with Resolute Facial Concentrate?

It layers well with Retinoids (retinol, retinal), Copper peptides, Bakuchiol, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic acid, Ceramides. Take more care combining it with AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide, Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Azelaic acid — use them in separate routines or on alternate days.

When should I apply Resolute Facial Concentrate?

Use it morning and evening, after toner, before moisturiser.

How many ingredients does Resolute Facial Concentrate have?

It lists 25 ingredients, of which 2 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Resolute Facial Concentrate?

Aesop.

Brand
Aesop

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