The Ilex Wood - Rose and Frankincense Face Cream - 60ml

Rose and Frankincense Face Cream - 60ml

A beautifully rich botanical face cream that leaves skin feeling soft, nourished and naturally radiant.

A Natural Anti-Ageing Moisturiser with Organic Vegan Ingredients.

Beautiful skincare doesn't need unnecessary fillers. That's why our moisturisers are waterless, concentrated and made using carefully selected botanical ingredients instead of ingredients that simply add volume.

Each batch is handcrafted in Northamptonshire by Holly and the team at The Ilex Wood, using carefully selected botanical ingredients and traditional small-batch methods.

The Rose and Frankincense Face Cream by The Ilex Wood is a handcrafted, vegan face cream formulated with 100% plant-based ingredients. Designed to hydrate, reduce the appearance of wrinkles, and promote skin radiance, it is suitable for mature and sensitive skin types.

It is handcrafted in Northamptonshire for consumers seeking effective, natural skincare.

How It Feels

Texture

A soft whipped balm that melts effortlessly into the skin.

Finish

Comfortable, nourished and naturally radiant without feeling greasy.

Aroma

Elegant floral rose balanced with warm frankincense and subtle lavender.

Why Our Face Cream Is Different

Unlike many conventional face creams that use water as their main ingredient, ours is made from carefully selected botanical oils and butters. Because every ingredient has a purpose, only a small amount is needed, making each jar naturally concentrated and long-lasting.

This face cream has a consistency that blends between a balm and a cream, produced without water to ensure a highly concentrated formulation free from artificial preservatives. 

A Handcrafted Waterless Natural Face Cream for Mature, Dry and Sensitive Skin.

Materials

The face cream is composed of shea butter, jojoba oil, coconut oil, raspberry seed oil, and essential oils of frankincense, geranium, rose and a hint of lavender. All ingredients are organically sourced and cruelty-free, ensuring a vegan and environmentally conscious product, cruelty-free, palm oil free and packaged in eco-friendly, plastic free materials.

The packaging includes a 60ml glass jar with a sustainable and recyclable metal plastic-free cap, aligning with eco-friendly practices.

Dimensions

The product comes in a 60ml glass jar, approximately 5.2 cm in height and 5.2 cm in diameter. It weighs about 135 grams and is compatible with standard facial skincare routines for most skin types, particularly mature and dry to combination skin.

Features

• Contains 100% natural, organic ingredients, free from synthetic additives and preservatives
• Formulated with shea butter, jojoba oil, coconut oil, raspberry seed oil, and essential oils of frankincense and rose
• Produces a consistency between balm and cream, providing a concentrated hydration experience
• Designed to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and support skin firmness
• Enriched with botanical oils to promote skin renewal and glow
• Vegan, cruelty-free, palm oil free, and packaged in eco-friendly materials
• Suitable for daily use, morning and evening, especially for mature and sensitive skin

Benefits:

• Explore the benefits of our natural face cream, formulated with organic ingredients to target signs of ageing and nourish mature skin.
• Enriched with rose and frankincense, this face cream offers deep hydration and helps improve skin elasticity for a natural glow.
• This natural moisturiser provides long-lasting hydration, supporting skin firmness and reducing fine lines over time.
• Reduce the appearance of wrinkles with the nourishing properties of this organic anti-wrinkle face cream, suitable for mature skin.
• Ideal for mature skin, this face cream promotes skin renewal, helping to maintain a visibly firmer and more resilient complexion.
• This cruelty-free vegan face cream is suitable for consumers seeking effective, ethical skincare options that deliver visible anti-ageing results.
• Designed for mature skin, it helps achieve a smoother texture and a radiant appearance without artificial additives.
• The organic moisturiser face women use to nourish their skin naturally, packed with plant-based nutrients for improved radiance.
• Embrace sustainability with this handmade natural face cream—an ethical, eco-conscious choice for effective skincare.
• Bring the essence of nature into your skincare routine with this gentle, effective face moisturiser.
• This Rose and Frankincense Face Cream is a luxurious, botanical oil-based formulation created with essential oils of rose, frankincense, geranium, and lavender. It is designed to fight signs of skin ageing and nurture dry to combination skin, leaving skin visibly rejuvenated and glowing.
• Made from 100% natural ingredients, it is cruelty free and vegan, with no palm oil or synthetic additives. The product offers a deep moisturizing experience, with a small amount providing effective coverage.
• Packaged in eco-friendly, plastic-free containers, it aligns with sustainable beauty practices. Store at room temperature, away from heat or direct sunlight, to maintain product integrity.

Use Cases

• Ideal for individuals seeking a natural face cream that targets signs of ageing, such as fine lines and loss of elasticity
• Suitable for mature skin or sensitive skin needing deep hydration and nourishment
• Environmental-conscious consumers looking for an effective, plant-based moisturiser without synthetic ingredients
• Those committed to eco-friendly and cruelty-free skincare products who want sustainable packaging

Included

The product ships in a 60ml glass jar with a sustainable, plastic-free cap. The package includes the face cream, with no additional accessories or applicators need, ready for use upon opening. An optional Rose and Frankincense Gift Set, including this face cream and a serum, is available for purchase separately.

See the Rose and Frankincense Gift Set including this Face Cream and Serum for only £34.95

Care

Store the face cream in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight to maintain product integrity. Apply a small pea-sized amount to a clean, towel-dried face, massaging gently until fully absorbed.

For optimal results, use daily in the morning and evening. The cream has no artificial preservatives, so use within 6 months of opening. For longevity, keep the jar sealed tightly after each use.

Getting the Best From Your Face Cream

For optimal use, apply a pea-sized amount to dry skin, massaging gently until absorbed. Suitable for daily morning and evening routines.

Tip 1: Use sparingly

As this product is plant oil-based, a little goes a long way. Use less than a pea-sized amount—far less than you would with a water-based cream.  Unlike conventional water-based creams, every ingredient has been chosen for a purpose. Without added water, the formulation is naturally concentrated, so a little goes a remarkably long way.

Tip 2: Less in morning; more at night

When using as a day cream, apply a small amount in the morning and allow it to fully absorb before applying makeup. In the evening, you can apply a little more for slow overnight absorption.

Tip 3: Apply after cleansing

Apply straight after cleansing to a freshly towel-dried face. If your skin is still slightly damp, the moisturiser will help lock in moisture.

Tip 4: Keep at room temperature

Our moisturisers are sensitive to heat, so store them in a cool, dry place. Avoid sunny window sills and areas near radiators to help prevent melting.

Complete Your Routine

1. Cleanse with Lemon & Bergamot Cleansing Balm
2. Apply Rose & Frankincense Facial Serum
3. Finish with Rose & Frankincense Face Cream

Why Holly Created This Face Cream

We created this face cream for people who want beautifully simple skincare. Rather than relying on unnecessary fillers or complicated formulations, we chose a small number of carefully selected botanical ingredients that work together to leave skin feeling soft, nourished and comfortable. It's skincare made with purpose—handcrafted in Northamptonshire and inspired by nature.

"I wanted to create a face cream without unnecessary fillers, artificial ingredients or plastic packaging.

By removing the water and using carefully selected botanical oils and butters, every ingredient has a purpose."

— Holly Coulton Wood (Founder and creator)

Handmade The Ilex Wood Way

Every jar is handcrafted in Northamptonshire using thoughtfully chosen botanical ingredients, plastic-free packaging and a concentrated waterless formulation.

Because beautiful skincare shouldn't cost the Earth.


Who is this for?

Perfect for people looking for:

• Natural anti-ageing skincare

• Mature skin

• Dry skin

• Sensitive skin

• Vegan skincare

• Plastic free skincare

• Eco-conscious beauty

• Botanical skincare

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this suitable for sensitive skin?

Our Rose & Frankincense Face Cream contains only natural botanical ingredients and is suitable for many sensitive skin types. As with all skincare, patch testing is recommended before first use.

Can I use it every day?

Yes.

Morning and evening.

How long does one jar last?

Because the cream is highly concentrated, one jar lasts considerably longer than many conventional water-based creams.

Is it greasy?

No.

Although plant-oil based, only a pea-sized amount is needed and it gradually absorbs into the skin.

Does it contain preservatives?

No artificial preservatives are required because the formulation contains no added water.

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