Frankincense vs Yarrow Pom Face Oil for Glowing Skin

By the VitalResin Team — Skincare & doTERRA enthusiasts

You are standing in front of your shelf, two beautiful bottles in hand, wondering which one earns a permanent spot in your nightly ritual. It is a fair question, because these two oils aim at the same goal through very different routes. The short answer: Frankincense is your pick for a silkier, more even-looking texture and a softly diffused glow, while Yarrow Pom is the choice when you want a plumper, bouncier look and a more dewy, lit-from-within radiance. Both are applied the same way, but they behave quite differently on the skin.

How They Compare at a Glance

Before choosing, see where each one wins and where it falls short. No oil does everything. The table below compares them on the criteria that actually matter for a daily face-oil ritual.

Criterion	Frankincense	Yarrow Pom
Texture on skin	Lightweight, sinks in fast, leaves a soft satin finish	A touch richer, spreads thinly, leaves a dewy cushion
Glow style	Soft, even, gently diffused	Bouncy, luminous, more obvious dew
Best for skin that looks	Tired, uneven, dull, showing fine lines	Dry, thin, tight, lacking fullness
Scent	Woody, warm, resinous, grounding	Herbal, green, slightly fruity, fresh
Feel immediately after	Skin feels smooth and balanced	Skin feels cushioned and quenched
Main drawback	Can take longer to show a visible glow on very dry skin	The dewy finish can feel too rich on oily-looking skin
Dilution needed	1% for the face	1% for the face

Which One to Choose If Your Goal Is Radiance

Both oils deserve a place in a cosmetic routine, but the right choice depends on what your skin seems to ask for.

Choose Frankincense if you want refinement and softness

Frankincense is the quiet classic. It is our most recommended starting point for anyone who wants their skin to look more polished without adding weight. A single drop diluted in jojoba at 1% (one drop per 5 ml of carrier) feels almost dry on the skin, but over time we notice the complexion looks calmer and more uniform. For a fuller routine, pair it with the Immortelle blend, which shares the same soft-focus approach. The main drawback: if your skin leans extremely dry, frankincense alone may not deliver that immediate visible hydration some people want.

Choose Yarrow Pom if you want bounce and dew

Yarrow Pom combines cold-pressed pomegranate seed oil with yarrow essential oil, and you feel that difference instantly. It coats the skin in a fresh, slightly dewy veil that looks like a good night of sleep even when sleep was short. If your complexion looks thin or papery, this is the richer, more cushioning option. For a lighter daytime version, try a single drop mixed into your moisturizer. The honest downside: on skin that already tends to look shiny by midday, Yarrow Pom can over-deliver dew. Start with half a drop and watch how your skin responds.

How to Use Either Oil for the Best Glow

Whatever you choose, the ritual stays the same. Follow these steps exactly, and always patch test first: apply one diluted drop on the inner elbow, wait 24 hours, then proceed.

1. Cleanse gently. Start with the Veráge Cleanser to remove the day without stripping your skin.
2. Dilute at 1%. Mix one drop of frankincense or Yarrow Pom with 5 ml of jojoba oil in your palm.
3. Apply to damp skin. After cleansing or misting, press the oil onto your face with open palms, never rubbing.
4. Use the right sequence. If you also use the Veráge Serum, apply serum first, then the oil to lock the look in.
5. Finish with touch points. Run any remaining oil over your neck and the backs of your hands.
6. Save citrus for later. If you love Lemon or Bergamot in your glow ritual, use them only at night and avoid sunlight for about 12 hours after, because citrus oils are photosensitive.

A Simple Evening Pairing That Works

In our experience, the true glow comes not from one hero oil but from consistency. On alternate evenings we reach for Lavender diluted in jojoba, followed by one drop of frankincense pressed over the cheeks. On other nights, Yarrow Pom alone is enough. For an occasional gentle polish, the Veráge Exfoliating Scrub keeps the surface looking smooth and receptive to whatever oil follows. If you want a full cosmetic set, the Veráge Skin Care Collection gives you the complete cleanse, hydrate, and glow sequence. Research on botanical oils published by the National Institutes of Health documents their varied fatty acid profiles, which helps explain why different oils feel so distinct on the skin.

For more detailed reviews, see our Yarrow Pom Face Oil Review for Glowing Skin and the Frankincense Face Oil guide.

FAQ

Can I mix frankincense and Yarrow Pom together in the same application?

Yes, you can mix one drop of each with 10 ml of jojoba oil for a 1% total dilution. This gives you the satin finish of frankincense with the cushion of Yarrow Pom. Start with a patch test before applying it to your whole face.

Which oil is better for skin that already looks oily?

Frankincense is the safer choice because it absorbs quickly and leaves less of a dewy finish. Yarrow Pom can sometimes feel too rich on oily-looking skin, though a half drop mixed into moisturizer often works. Watch how your skin looks by midday and adjust.

Will frankincense make my fine lines disappear?

No oil can remove fine lines. In our experience, frankincense helps the skin look softer and more even, which can make fine lines less noticeable. It is a cosmetic appearance change, not a structural one.

Conclusion

Frankincense refines, Yarrow Pom replenishes. Pick the one that matches what your skin seems to be asking for, use it at 1% on damp skin, and let the ritual do the rest.

This content is for general information only and is not medical advice. Essential oils are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease; consult a qualified healthcare professional before use.

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