Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingUrea, Algae extract + 15 moreStrong evidence
“The Mediterranean coast of Italy, the sound of waves, a feeling of happiness and carefreeness, juicy ripe guava, a sea of hydration and complete comfort , this is exactly the description of the new summer cream.”
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:
algae extract, anhydroxylitol.
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, algae extract.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: urea
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNo evidence
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Threonine, Algae extract + 1 moreModerate evidence
This product contains threonine. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Citrus bergamia peel oil expressed, ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Algae extract~5.3–8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
More about Algae extractSodium hyaluronate crosspolymer~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerSodium hyaluronate~2.5–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSodium acetylated hyaluronate~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid
More about Sodium acetylated hyaluronateHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidXylitylglucoside~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitylglucosideAnhydroxylitol~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
More about AnhydroxylitolXylitol~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolSaccharomyces lysate~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Valine~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Threonine~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about ThreonineGlutamic acid~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Glutamic acidGlycine~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
More about GlycineDisodium succinate~0.15–0.7%
Panthenol~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolUrea~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
More about UreaEthylhexyl olivate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Ethylhexyl olivateSqualane~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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.
More about SqualaneTocopherol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolPlukenetia volubilis seed extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hippophae rhamnoides extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Petroselinum crispum extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cynara scolymus extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cocos nucifera fruit extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera fruit extractCoffea arabica seed extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Coffea arabica seed extractCitrus bergamia peel oil expressed~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Pentylene glycol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.2%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium benzoate~0.05–0.15%
Parfum~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Algae extract, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Saccharomyces lysate, Valine, Threonine, Glutamic acid, Glycine, Disodium succinate, Panthenol, Urea, Ethylhexyl olivate, Squalane, Unknown, Tocopherol, Plukenetia volubilis seed extract, Hippophae rhamnoides extract, Petroselinum crispum extract, Cynara scolymus extract, Cocos nucifera fruit extract, Coffea arabica seed extract, Citrus bergamia peel oil expressed, Pentylene glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium benzoate, Parfum
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| Moon&RuneBay Pear Face Cream-GelYOUR PRODUCT | CetaphilOptimal Hydration Skin Replenishing Water Gel | M-61Hydraboost HA Gel Moisturizer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 56% | 51% |
| Price | — | — | $78.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 15 | 6 of 15 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Moon&Rune - Bay Pear Face Cream-Gel" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Urea, algae extract, anhydroxylitol, glutamic acid and glycine in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Algae extract, cocos nucifera fruit extract, squalane and pentylene glycol in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin eIrritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 4Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 6Topical palmitoyl pentapeptide provides improvement in photoaged human facial skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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