PRODUCT REVIEW
HoliFrog Moonbeam Retinol Treatment Serum
Buy from Amazon US $48.00
More options from: $48.00
Price as of 4/12/2024 2:30 GMT.
More info
Add to Compare
Cheaper alternatives
Product summary
What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
A patented encapsulated form of Retinaldehyde that delivers the most bioavailable form of Vitamin A in a transient bond for effective stability, helping to prevent irritation and dryness — retinol's most known drawbacks — while working to help diminish fine lines and wrinkles, even skin tone, repair photo damage, and increase skin's smoothness and bounce.
retinal
0.5% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One step removed from the biologically active in skin form of vitamin A. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinal is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. Concentrations of 0.05% and 0.1% are shown to be effective. It can, however, be irritating
retinol
0.45% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
23% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
Show more
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
A patented encapsulated form of Retinaldehyde that delivers the most bioavailable form of Vitamin A in a transient bond for effective stability, helping to prevent irritation and dryness — retinol's most known drawbacks — while working to help diminish fine lines and wrinkles, even skin tone, repair photo damage, and increase skin's smoothness and bounce.
retinol
0.45% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
retinal
0.5% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One step removed from the biologically active in skin form of vitamin A. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinal is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. Concentrations of 0.05% and 0.1% are shown to be effective. It can, however, be irritating
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Follow with Grand Amino Cushion Cream to seal in moisture.
glycerin
2.8% -
4.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
caprylic/capric triglyceride
1% -
1.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
prunus armeniaca kernel oil
2.1% -
3.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that helps soften the skin
Show more
Anti-blemish
retinal
0.5% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One step removed from the biologically active in skin form of vitamin A. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinal is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. Concentrations of 0.05% and 0.1% are shown to be effective. It can, however, be irritating
retinol
0.45% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
23% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
Exfoliation
retinol
0.45% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
Anti-oxidation
retinol
0.45% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
lonicera caprifolium flower extract
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
sclerocarya birrea seed oil
3.5% -
5.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An emollient that helps to soften the skin. It has a high contetn of oleic acid that might weaken the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be somewhat helpful against hyperpigmentation.
Show more
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging | |
| Evens skin tone | |
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
91/100.
Buy now
We receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost for you. Thank you for your support! Learn more
US Retailers
Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
rubus chamaemorus seed oil
0.55% -
1.25%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A berry extract that can have some anti-oxidant properties. It helps to preserve product formulations and improve their smell. It can be irritating
retinal
0.5% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-aging
One step removed from the biologically active in skin form of vitamin A. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinal is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. Concentrations of 0.05% and 0.1% are shown to be effective. It can, however, be irritating
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
0.95% -
1.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
User reviews (0)
Similar products & dupes
| HoliFrog - Moonbeam Retinol Treatment Serum |  Oz Naturals - 2.5 Retinol Acid Serum Sponsored |  Biossance - Squalane + Retinol Night Serum |  INNBEAUTY PROJECT - Retinol Remix 1% Retinol Treatment |  CosMedix - Serum 16 |  Farmacy Beauty - 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum |  The INKEY List CA - SuperSolutions 1 Retinol Serum |  Selfless by Hyram - Retinol and Rainbow Algae Repair Serum |  SVR - Ampoule Lift [A] |  skinmade - Tranexamic acid + Retinal serum |  The Ordinary - Retinol 1% in Squalane |  Milani - Glow Drops Radiance Boosting Serum | |
| Price | ||||||||||||
| WIMJ similarity score |
54%
|
86%
|
83%
|
82%
|
81%
|
64%
|
64%
|
64%
|
64%
|
62%
|
61%
| |
| Key ingredients | Common:
Other: | Common:
Other: | Common:
Other: | Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other: | Common:
Other: | Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other: | Common:
Other: | |
| Irritancy | IRRITANCY
HIGH
| IRRITANCY
HIGH
| IRRITANCY
HIGH
| IRRITANCY
HIGH
| IRRITANCY
HIGH
| IRRITANCY
HIGH
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
HIGH
|
| Potential Irritants |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| All ingredients |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
retinol
0.45% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Mattifying,
Exfoliation,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-oxidation
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
tocopherol
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing
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
Show more
Potential irritants
rubus chamaemorus seed oil
0.55% -
1.25%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A berry extract that can have some anti-oxidant properties. It helps to preserve product formulations and improve their smell. It can be irritating
retinal
0.5% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-aging
One step removed from the biologically active in skin form of vitamin A. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinal is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. Concentrations of 0.05% and 0.1% are shown to be effective. It can, however, be irritating
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
0.95% -
1.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
All ingredients
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
23% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation,
Antibacterial,
Reduces redness,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-aging
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
squalane
4.9% -
7.3%
Irritation risk:
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.
simmondsia chinensis seed oil
4.5% -
6.7%
Irritation risk:
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.
Show more
Ingredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Squalane, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Sclerocarya birrea seed oil, Glycerin, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Water, Avena sativa bran extract, Cyclodextrin, Acacia senegal gum, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetearyl alcohol, Rubus chamaemorus seed oil, Phospholipids, Retinal, Vitex agnus-castus fruit extract, Retinol, Lonicera japonica flower extract, Lonicera caprifolium flower extract, Crocus chrysanthus bulb extract, Tocopherol, Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Xanthan gum, Pentylene glycol, Maltodextrin, Phenethyl alcohol, Sodium benzoate
Sources
- Anti-aging potential of extracts from Sclerocarya birrea (A. Rich.) Hochst and its chemical profiling by UPLC-Q-TOF-MS
- Physico-chemical composition and characterisation of the seed and seed oil of Sclerocarya birrea
- Assessment of the potential irritancy of oleic acid on human skin: Evaluation in vitro and in vivo
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Cyclodextrins: new drug delivery systems in dermatology
- Retinoids in the treatment of skin aging: an overview of clinical efficacy and safety
- Improvement of naturally aged skin with vitamin A (retinol)
- A comparative study of the effects of retinol and retinoic acid on histological, molecular, and clinical properties of human skin
- VOLATILE CONSTITUENTS FROM THE FLOWERS OF TWO SPECIES OF HONEYSUCKLE ( LONICERA JAPONICA AND LONICERA CAPRIFOLIUM )
- Chemical composition of the essential oils from the flower, leaf and stem of Lonicera japonica
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health