Graydon

Graydon Moon Boost Serum

Name: Graydon - Moon Boost Serum
Brand: Graydon

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

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Works for

Moisturizing

Linoleic acid, Limnanthes alba seed oil + 12 more

Works well

What the product description says

“This Product Is: a hydrating vitamin serum”

Source: Credo Beauty

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: simmondsia chinensis seed oil, carthamus tinctorius seed oil.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: linoleic acid

Linoleic acidHero· EmollientEffect: HighAn excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores~1.8–2.2%

Limnanthes alba seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighThis oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient~25–31%

Panthenyl ethyl etherKey activeEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function~4.7–5.7%

Opuntia ficus-indica seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin's barrier function due to its high content of linoleic acid. It also has anti-microbial properties~2–2.4%

Linolenic acidKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammation~1.5–1.9%

Carthamus tinctorius seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation~1.2–1.5%

Cucurbita pepo seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.95–1.2%

Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA plant oil that can help neutralize free radicals, soften the upper layer of the skin, and support skin's barrier function~0.95–1.15%

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.~0.95–1.15%

Hydrogenated vegetable oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.7–1.05%

TocopherolEffect: LowPure 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~9.2–11.3%

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~0.5–0.75%

Prunus armeniaca fruit extractEffect: LowA fruit extract that might have some antioxidant properties and might help attract water to the skin, but evidence of effectiveness is lacking~0.3–0.55%

Cucumis melo cantalupensis fruit extractEffect: LowA fruit extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is missing~0.2–0.4%

Anti-oxidation

Side benefit · Tocopherol, Rubus idaeus seed oil + 9 more

Works well

This product contains antioxidants (tocopherol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

The following ingredients - rubus idaeus seed oil, vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.

TocopherolKey activeEffect: HighPure 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~9.2–11.3%

Rubus idaeus seed oilKey activeEffect: MediumA plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin~1–1.2%

Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oilKey activeEffect: MediumA plant oil that can help neutralize free radicals, soften the upper layer of the skin, and support skin's barrier function~0.95–1.15%

Limnanthes alba seed oilEffect: LowThis oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient~25–31%

Daucus carota sativa seed oilEffect: LowA plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals and have an anti-bacterial effect~2.9–3.5%

Carthamus tinctorius seed oilEffect: LowAn emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation~1.2–1.5%

Coffea arabica seed extractEffect: LowMight be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin~1–1.2%

Lithospermum erythrorhizon root extractEffect: LowA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used for its fragrance~0.7–1.05%

Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractEffect: Low, below effective doseCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating~0.65–0.95%

Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateUnder-dosedBeing a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.~2.1–2.6%

Anti-aging

Side benefit · Limnanthes alba seed oil, Tocopherol + 1 more

May help

This product contains tocopherol. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.

Limnanthes alba seed oilEffect: LowThis oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient~25–31%

TocopherolEffect: LowPure 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~9.2–11.3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

7 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Citrus nobilis peel oil + 5 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 18 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Lithospermum erythrorhizon root extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used for its fragranceHigh~0.7–1.05%est.

Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritatingHigh~0.65–0.95%est.

Citrus nobilis peel oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skinHigh~0.65–0.95%est.

Citrus junos peel oil—High~0.65–0.95%est.

Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit extract—High~0.6–0.9%est.

Jasminum officinale flower/leaf extractUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.2–0.4%est.

Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract—High~0.25–0.45%est.

Vanilla planifolia fruit extractA plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.35%est.

Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateBeing a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.Medium~2.1–2.6%est.

Opuntia ficus-indica seed oilA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin's barrier function due to its high content of linoleic acid. It also has anti-microbial propertiesMedium~2–2.4%est.

Linolenic acidAn emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammationMedium~1.5–1.9%est.

Rubus idaeus seed oilA plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skinMedium~1–1.2%est.

Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oilA plant oil that can help neutralize free radicals, soften the upper layer of the skin, and support skin's barrier functionMedium~0.95–1.15%est.

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.Medium~0.95–1.15%est.

Triethyl citrateUsed as a fragrance. Rarely causes irritationMedium~0.55–0.85%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~0.5–0.75%est.

Prunus armeniaca fruit extractA fruit extract that might have some antioxidant properties and might help attract water to the skin, but evidence of effectiveness is lackingMedium~0.3–0.55%est.

Cucumis melo cantalupensis fruit extractA fruit extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is missingMedium~0.2–0.4%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

Hydrogenated vegetable oilAn oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin2/5~0.7–1.05%est.

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Limnanthes alba seed oil~25–31%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient

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Tocopherol~9.2–11.3%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-agingMoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

Pure 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

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Buglossoides arvensis seed oil~6.1–7.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Panthenyl ethyl ether~4.7–5.7%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Lycium barbarum seed oil~3.5–4.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Daucus carota sativa seed oil~2.9–3.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAntibacterial

A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals and have an anti-bacterial effect

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Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate~2.1–2.6%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidationEvens skin toneAnti-aging

Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.

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Opuntia ficus-indica seed oil~2–2.4%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin's barrier function due to its high content of linoleic acid. It also has anti-microbial properties

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Linoleic acid~1.8–2.2%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizingAnti-blemish

An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores

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Linolenic acid~1.5–1.9%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingCleansingReduces irritationAnti-inflammatory

An emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammation

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Carthamus tinctorius seed oil~1.2–1.5%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation

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Coffea arabica seed extract~1–1.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidation

Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin

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Lentinus edodes extract~0.95–1.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Vaccinium myrtillus seed oil~0.9–1.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Rubus idaeus seed oil~1–1.2%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin

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Cucurbita pepo seed oil~0.95–1.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil~0.95–1.15%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

A plant oil that can help neutralize free radicals, soften the upper layer of the skin, and support skin's barrier function

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.95–1.15%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.

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Lithospermum erythrorhizon root extract~0.7–1.05%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used for its fragrance

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Titanium dioxide~0.8–1.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Sun protection

Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin

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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.65–0.95%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-blemishAntibacterialAnti-oxidation

Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating

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Citrus nobilis peel oil~0.65–0.95%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin

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Citrus junos peel oil~0.65–0.95%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Hydrogenated vegetable oil~0.7–1.05%

Key activeComedogenic 2/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

Moisturizing

An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Triethyl citrate~0.55–0.85%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used as a fragrance. Rarely causes irritation

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Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit extract~0.6–0.9%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Ananas sativus fruit extract~0.5–0.75%

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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Coffea arabica leaf/seed extract~0.5–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Prunus armeniaca fruit extract~0.3–0.55%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

A fruit extract that might have some antioxidant properties and might help attract water to the skin, but evidence of effectiveness is lacking

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Jasminum officinale flower/leaf extract~0.2–0.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance

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Musa sapientum fruit extract~0.25–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Cucumis melo cantalupensis fruit extract~0.2–0.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidationMoisturizing

A fruit extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is missing

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Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract~0.25–0.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Vanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.2–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Limnanthes alba seed oil, Tocopherol, Buglossoides arvensis seed oil, Panthenyl ethyl ether, Lycium barbarum seed oil, Daucus carota sativa seed oil, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Opuntia ficus-indica seed oil, Linoleic acid, Linolenic acid, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Coffea arabica seed extract, Lentinus edodes extract, Vaccinium myrtillus seed oil, Rubus idaeus seed oil, Cucurbita pepo seed oil, Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Lithospermum erythrorhizon root extract, Titanium dioxide, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Citrus junos peel oil, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Triethyl citrate, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit extract, Ananas sativus fruit extract, Coffea arabica leaf/seed extract, Prunus armeniaca fruit extract, Jasminum officinale flower/leaf extract, Musa sapientum fruit extract, Cucumis melo cantalupensis fruit extract, Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract

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