1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
FRANKLY
Closer Pore Reducing Serum
face neck serum
FRANKLY
face neck serum
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Take the skin testThe FRANKLY Closer Pore Reducing Serum is a lightweight, vegan-friendly elixir designed to tighten and refine pores while delivering a dewy, radiant finish. Infused with nine powerful peptides and vegan collagen, it works to improve skin elasticity, reduce the appearance of enlarged pores, and restore firmness. The addition of adenosine and PHA provides a multi-dimensional anti-aging approach, boosting collagen production, gently exfoliating, and deeply hydrating skin for a visibly smoother, plumped complexion.
Closer Pore Reducing Serum is a lightweight serum from FRANKLY. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 32 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Butylene Glycol and Propanediol, 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 Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol and Sodium Hyaluronate.
Firmness signalling: Moderate. Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support, and here that comes from Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Tripeptide-3, Acetyl Octapeptide-3 and Copper Tripeptide-1.
On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
The formula contributes little or nothing on barrier support, antioxidant protection, oil control and brightening and tone. 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 fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free and microplastic-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging.
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.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
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.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
7th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Acetyl hexapeptide-8 is the synthetic peptide consisting of arginine, methionine, and acetylated glutamic acid residues
9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Acetyl Octapeptide-3 is the reaction product of acetic acid and Octapeptide-3
10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Copper Tripeptide-1 is a copper complex of Tripeptide-1
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Lysine, synthetic pentapeptide with serine, and threonine, hexadecanoyl derivatives
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 is the reaction product of palmitic acid and Tetrapeptide-7
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
L-Lysine, N-(1-oxohexadecyl)glycyl-L-histidyl-
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Tripeptide-1 is a synthetic peptide containing glycine, histidine, and lysine
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine
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.
Collagen
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.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
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 32 ingredients on the label.
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Amino-acid chains that signal for repair or firmness
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Forms a film that slows water loss
Dissolves and carries everything else
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
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 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
5th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
6th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein is the hydrolysate of lupine protein derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
7th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Acetyl hexapeptide-8 is the synthetic peptide consisting of arginine, methionine, and acetylated glutamic acid residues
8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Tripeptide-3 is a synthetic peptide containing glycine, serine and valine residues
9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Acetyl Octapeptide-3 is the reaction product of acetic acid and Octapeptide-3
10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Copper Tripeptide-1 is a copper complex of Tripeptide-1
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Lysine, synthetic pentapeptide with serine, and threonine, hexadecanoyl derivatives
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 is the reaction product of palmitic acid and Tetrapeptide-7
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
L-Lysine, N-(1-oxohexadecyl)glycyl-L-histidyl-
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Tripeptide-1 is a synthetic peptide containing glycine, histidine, and lysine
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Tripeptide-2 is a synthetic peptide containing tryrosine and valine residues
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
D-Glucono-1,5-lactone
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Collagens. A fibrous protein comprising one third of the total protein in mammalian organisms. It is a polypeptide containing three peptide chains and rich in proline and hydroxyproline
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Collagens, hydrolyzates. Substance obtained by acidic, alkaline, or enzymatic hydrolysis of hoofs and horns composed primarily of amino acids, peptides, and proteins. It may contain impurities consisting chiefly of carbohydrates and lipids along with smaller quantities of miscellaneous organic substances of biological origin.
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of Raphanus sativus roots by the microorganism, Leuconostoc
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ethanone, 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-,p-Hydroxyacetophenone
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol 2-propenyl ether
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Cellulose, carboxymethyl ether, sodium salt
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Methanaminium, 1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Xanthan gum
28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)
29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract is the hydrolysate of Gardenia Florida L., Rubiaceae, Extract derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hydrolyzed Malt Extract obtained by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract is the hydrolysate of an extract of the Pansy, Viola tricolor L., Violaceae, derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
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WATER, GLYCERIN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, PROPANEDIOL, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, HYDROLYZED LUPINE PROTEIN, ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8, TRIPEPTIDE-3, ACETYL OCTAPEPTIDE-3, COPPER TRIPEPTIDE-1, PALMITOYL PENTAPEPTIDE-4, PALMITOYL TETRAPEPTIDE-7, PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-1, TRIPEPTIDE-1, TRIPEPTIDE-2, ADENOSINE, GLUCONOLACTONE, COLLAGEN, HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN, LEUCONOSTOC/RADISH ROOT FERMENT FILTRATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, HYDROXYACETOPHENONE, CARBOMER, CELLULOSE GUM, TROMETHAMINE, BETAINE, XANTHAN GUM, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, HYDROLYZED GARDENIA FLORIDA EXTRACT, HYDROLYZED MALT EXTRACT, HYDROLYZED VIOLA TRICOLOR EXTRACT, DISODIUM EDTA.
ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8, ACETYL OCTAPEPTIDE-3, COPPER TRIPEPTIDE-1, PALMITOYL PENTAPEPTIDE-4, PALMITOYL TETRAPEPTIDE-7, PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-1, TRIPEPTIDE-1, GLUCONOLACTONE, SODIUM HYALURONATE.
After cleansing (and toning), apply 1–2 drops to face and neck, smoothing outward from the center for even coverage. Use morning and night as part of your daily skincare routine, ideally as step 6, after lighter treatments and before moisturizer. Gently massage into skin until fully absorbed; follow with your usual moisturizer to lock in hydration.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
No ingredient in this formula is a recognised food source for malassezia, the yeast behind fungal acne.
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Azelaic acid, Copper peptides, Bakuchiol, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic acid. Take more care combining it with Retinoids (retinol, retinal), Benzoyl peroxide, AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone) — use them in separate routines or on alternate days.
Use it morning and evening, after toner, before moisturiser.
It lists 32 ingredients, of which 9 are recorded as actives.
FRANKLY.
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