
“Moonlit Meadows Moisturiser”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
biosaccharide gum-1, glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: butyrospermum parkii butter, helianthus annuus seed oil.
This product contains antioxidants (haematococcus pluvialis extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
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One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolAn emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholHelps stabilize emulsions and create a nice product texture
More about Isoamyl laurateAn emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterA plant extract that might help to neutralize free radicals in skin. Is claimed to help reduce hyperpigmentation but evidence is missing
More about Albizia julibrissin bark extractAn oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneHelps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolA great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilA plant oil that because of its high content of alpha-linolenic acid help support skin barrier function and moisturize the skin
More about Echium plantagineum seed oilUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateA great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiablesThree steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitateAn active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilA plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties but evidence is missing
More about Cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extractGreen algae extract that might contain antioxidant astaxanthin
More about Haematococcus pluvialis extractA seaweed extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Undaria pinnatifida extractA berry extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extractPure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolAn exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideBeing a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateAn emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateThe most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidA typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Soluble collagenCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Water, Glycerin, Propylene glycol, Octyldodecanol, Cetearyl alcohol, Isoamyl laurate, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Albizia julibrissin bark extract, Squalane, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Phenoxyethanol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Echium plantagineum seed oil, Xanthan gum, Parfum, Sodium hyaluronate, Helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables, Benzoic acid, Retinyl palmitate, Bisabolol, Persea gratissima oil, Cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract, Haematococcus pluvialis extract, Undaria pinnatifida extract, Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Lactic acid, Dehydroacetic acid, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ascorbyl palmitate, Sodium benzoate, Glyceryl caprylate, Sodium levulinate, Sodium anisate, Ascorbic acid, Soluble collagen, Sorbic acid, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Alcohol, Biosaccharide gum-1
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| BYNACHTMoonlit Meadows MoisturiserYOUR PRODUCT | Augustinus BaderThe Cream | Noble PanaceaThe Absolute Restoring Eye Cream | Dr. Barbara SturmGlow Cream — Hydrating & Glow‑Boosting Face Cream for Instant Luminosity, Smoothness & Long‑Term Radiance | |
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| Match | — | 47% | 46% | 46% |
| Price | — | $39.00 | $247.50 | $231.86 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 17 | 10 of 17 | 8 of 17 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide Ng | Acetyl Octapeptide-3 | Lactobacillus/Portulaca Oleracea Ferment Extract |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
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