Earth Harbor Naturals

Earth Harbor Naturals LUNA RAIN Phyto-Resurfacing Night Serum

Name: Earth Harbor Naturals - LUNA RAIN Phyto-Resurfacing Night Serum
Brand: Earth Harbor Naturals

Efficacy43/100IrritancyHigh

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Works for

Moisturizing

Glycerin, Cetyl palmitate + 9 more

Works

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: glycerin, saccharomyces cerevisiae extract.

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: squalane, cetyl palmitate.

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3.8–5.6%

Cetyl palmitateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability~2–3.1%

SqualaneKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn 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.~1.4–2.1%

Chondrus crispusKey activeEffect: HighRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency~0.45–1.05%

CollagenKey activeEffect: MediumCannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products~0.35–0.85%

Saccharum officinarum extractKey activeEffect: HighSugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.3–0.75%

Althaea officinalis root extractKey activeEffect: HighA plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation~0.2–0.8%

Saccharomyces cerevisiae extractKey active· HumectantEffect: HighA moisturizing ingredient that works as a humectant to attract water to the upper layer of the skin.~0.1–0.45%

Garcinia mangostana fruit extractEffect: LowA fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties~0.15–0.55%

Ananas sativus fruit extractEffect: LowA fruit extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but there is no evidence for any other benefits to the skin~0.15–0.55%

LecithinEffect: Low, below effective doseUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.55%

Anti-aging

ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE

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What the product description says

“TARGET CONCERNS → Dark Spots & Hyperpigmentation → Dull & Uneven Skin Tone → Signs of Aging → Excess Oil”

Source: Earth Harbor

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.

This ingredient punica granatum extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.

ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICEEffect: Low—

Evens skin tone

Punica granatum extract

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What the product description says

“TARGET CONCERNS → Dark Spots & Hyperpigmentation → Dull & Uneven Skin Tone → Signs of Aging → Excess Oil”

Source: Earth Harbor

This product contains ingredients (punica granatum extract) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.

Punica granatum extractEffect: LowA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective~0.15–0.55%

Exfoliation

Salix alba bark extract

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This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.

Salix alba bark extractEffect: LowA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect~0.85–1.25%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

3 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract + 1 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 19 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Salix alba bark extractA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effectHigh~0.85–1.25%est.

Althaea officinalis root extractA plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammationHigh~0.2–0.8%est.

Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extractUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.15–0.65%est.

Actinidia chinensis fruit extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lackingHigh~0.15–0.7%est.

Garcinia mangostana fruit extractA fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant propertiesHigh~0.15–0.55%est.

Psidium guajava fruit extractA fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant effectHigh~0.1–0.45%est.

Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractA plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivityHigh~0.1–0.45%est.

Citrus limon fruit extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivityHigh~0.1–0.45%est.

PullulanCreates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effectHigh~0.1–0.45%est.

Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.1%est.

Sorbitan palmitateHelps water and oil mix together and stabilize the product formulationMedium~1.6–2.4%est.

Rosa canina fruit extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lackingMedium~1.2–1.8%est.

Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lackingMedium~0.55–1.3%est.

Ananas sativus fruit extractA fruit extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but there is no evidence for any other benefits to the skinMedium~0.15–0.55%est.

Punica granatum extractA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effectiveMedium~0.15–0.55%est.

Acer saccharum extractA plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compoundsMedium~0.1–0.45%est.

Saccharomyces cerevisiae extractA moisturizing ingredient that works as a humectant to attract water to the upper layer of the skin.Medium~0.1–0.45%est.

Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateA preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determineMedium~0.1–0.45%est.

Dehydroacetic acidA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.2%est.

Comedogenic

1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

1 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Chondrus crispusRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency3/5~0.45–1.05%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~3.8–5.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Cetearyl olivate~3.2–4.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sorbitan olivate~2.4–3.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Cetyl palmitate~2–3.1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability

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Sorbitan palmitate~1.6–2.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together and stabilize the product formulation

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Squalane~1.4–2.1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An 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.

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Rosa canina fruit extract~1.2–1.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking

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Salix alba bark extract~0.85–1.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidationAnti-blemishExfoliation

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect

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Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract~0.55–1.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking

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Laminaria japonica

Not recognized

Chondrus crispus~0.45–1.05%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency

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Collagen~0.35–0.85%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products

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Saccharum officinarum extract~0.3–0.75%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Althaea officinalis root extract~0.2–0.8%

Key activeIrritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation

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Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract~0.15–0.65%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance

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Averrhoa carambola fruit extract~0.2–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Passiflora incarnata fruit extract~0.15–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Actinidia chinensis fruit extract~0.15–0.7%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking

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Garcinia mangostana fruit extract~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties

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Ananas sativus fruit extract~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

A fruit extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but there is no evidence for any other benefits to the skin

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Punica granatum extract~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidationEvens skin tone

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective

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Litchi chinensis fruit extract~0.15–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Zizyphus jujuba fruit extract~0.1–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Psidium guajava fruit extract~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect

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Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity

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Citrus limon fruit extract~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity

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Acer saccharum extract~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compounds

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Saccharomyces cerevisiae extract~0.1–0.45%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

A moisturizing ingredient that works as a humectant to attract water to the upper layer of the skin.

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Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine

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Xanthan gum~0.1–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Lecithin~0.15–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Pullulan~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Mattifying

Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect

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Sclerotium gum~0.1–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions

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Dehydroacetic acid~0.05–0.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Benzyl alcohol~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Cetyl palmitate, Sorbitan palmitate, Squalane, Rosa canina fruit extract, Salix alba bark extract, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Unknown, Chondrus crispus, Collagen, Saccharum officinarum extract, Althaea officinalis root extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Averrhoa carambola fruit extract, Passiflora incarnata fruit extract, Actinidia chinensis fruit extract, Garcinia mangostana fruit extract, Ananas sativus fruit extract, Punica granatum extract, Litchi chinensis fruit extract, Zizyphus jujuba fruit extract, Psidium guajava fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Acer saccharum extract, Saccharomyces cerevisiae extract, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Xanthan gum, Lecithin, Pullulan, Sclerotium gum, Dehydroacetic acid, Benzyl alcohol

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Product summary

"Earth Harbor Naturals - LUNA RAIN Phyto-Resurfacing Night Serum" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

Humectants (yeast extract 0.10% - 0.45% and glycerin 3.80% - 5.60%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.