Works for
MoisturizingAcer saccharum sap extract, Glycerin + 10 moreWorks
“This ultra-lightweight, multi-functional water serum helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles with a double serving of bio-retinol while moisture loving plant-based hyaluronic acid plumps your thirsty skin.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": acer saccharum sap extract, glycerin.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Anti-agingMalachite extract, Hydrolyzed hibiscus esculentus extractNot delivered
“This ultra-lightweight, multi-functional water serum helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles with a double serving of bio-retinol while moisture loving plant-based hyaluronic acid plumps your thirsty skin.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Psoralea corylifolia seed extract, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit extract + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Acer saccharum sap extract~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Acer saccharum sap extractWater~11–17%
Malachite extract~5–7.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mineral that is claimed to be able to support collagen product in skin, but evidence of effectiveness is missing
More about Malachite extractGlycerin~3.3–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 GlycerinCassia angustifolia seed polysaccharide~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is sometimes referred to as "natural" hyaluronic acid (even though hyaluronic acid is not unnatural and is present in human skin)
More about Cassia angustifolia seed polysaccharideButylene glycol~1.8–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolPsoralea corylifolia seed extract~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A babchi plant seed extract. It is the source for the skincare active Bakuchiol, but it can also contain furocoumarins (psoralen, angelicin) that are phototoxic. We strongly recommend avoiding this extract in the product and use products with pure Bakuchiol instead.
More about Psoralea corylifolia seed extractPhenethyl alcohol~1.3–1.9%
Pentylene glycol~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPropanediol~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolVigna aconitifolia seed extract~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Maltodextrin~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinKhaya senegalensis bark extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Moringa oleifera seed extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect
More about Moringa oleifera seed extractHydrolyzed hibiscus esculentus extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might contain a peptide (Myoxinol). It could be helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-aging effect, but the research is lacking and it is rarely used in a high enough concentration
More about Hydrolyzed hibiscus esculentus extractDextrin~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DextrinTanacetum annuum flower/leaf/stem oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Algin~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AlginCellulose gum~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumTriethyl citrate~0.15–0.7%
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ananas sativus fruit extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Ananas sativus fruit extractCoffea arabica leaf/seed extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prunus armeniaca fruit extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some antioxidant properties and might help attract water to the skin, but evidence of effectiveness is lacking
More about Prunus armeniaca fruit extractJasminum officinale flower/leaf extract~0.1–0.35%
Musa sapientum fruit extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cucumis melo cantalupensis fruit extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Cucumis melo cantalupensis fruit extractCinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Vanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Vanilla planifolia fruit extractIngredient list view
Acer saccharum sap extract, Water, Malachite extract, Glycerin, Cassia angustifolia seed polysaccharide, Butylene glycol, Psoralea corylifolia seed extract, Phenethyl alcohol, Pentylene glycol, Propanediol, Vigna aconitifolia seed extract, Maltodextrin, Khaya senegalensis bark extract, Moringa oleifera seed extract, Hydrolyzed hibiscus esculentus extract, Dextrin, Tanacetum annuum flower/leaf/stem oil, Algin, Cellulose gum, 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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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.
| GraydonSupermoon SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Teami BlendsHibiscus Infused Vitamin C Serum | Youn BeautyCE Antioxidant Serum | VeracovaHydration Serum Intense Action | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 40% | 38% | 38% |
| Price | — | — | $69.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Vitamin C | Ferulic Acid | Betaine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Graydon - Supermoon Serum" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 3.30% - 4.90% and maple extract 23.00% - 34.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Graydon" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Contact Burn with Blister Formation in Children Treated with Sennosidesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 6Babchi oil-induced phytophotodermatitis mimicking burn injurysciencedirect.com
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