2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane
Aesop
Resolute Facial Concentrate
face neck serum
Aesop
face neck serum
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Take the skin testPromote 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
Several ingredients here carry irritation flags. If your skin is reactive or you have rosacea, introduce this slowly, or ask a dermatologist first.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Targets breakouts by reducing bacteria and unclogging pores
Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time
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.
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
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
1,2,3-Propanetriyl trioleate
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)
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
L-ascorbic acid, tetraisohexadecanoate
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
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
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
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Limonene, Citral, Linalool
Cedrus Atlantica Wood Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Pinene, Carvone, Limonene
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.
Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.
Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.
Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
This product is the "Treat" step.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 25 ingredients on the label.
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Changes how the product smells or looks
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Dissolves and carries everything else
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Calms visible redness and irritation
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Alcohols, coco, mixed esters with octanoic and decanoic acids
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
1,2,3-Propanetriyl trioleate
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
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
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
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)
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
L-ascorbic acid, tetraisohexadecanoate
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
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
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
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-
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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Massage serum into your face and neck after cleanisng on an evening.
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.
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.
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.
It contains Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, which are usually reviewed with a doctor during pregnancy. Ask your doctor or midwife before using it.
No — it contains Limonene, Citral, Linalool.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
Yes — it contains Cedrus Atlantica Wood Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Pinene, Carvone, Limonene.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
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.
Use it morning and evening, after toner, before moisturiser.
It lists 25 ingredients, of which 2 are recorded as actives.
Aesop.
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