Works for
Evens skin toneRetinolWorks well
“In addition, it brightens, reduces post-acne marks and smoothes mimic wrinkles.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: retinol.
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-blemishRetinolWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: retinol. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Anti-agingRetinol, Tetradecyl aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric urea trifluoroacetate + 2 moreWorks well
“In addition, it brightens, reduces post-acne marks and smoothes mimic wrinkles.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains retinol.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: tetradecyl aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric urea trifluoroacetate, threonine.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
MoisturizingXylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol + 15 moreWorks
“The gentle serum contains royal jelly, which moisturizes the skin as much as possible.”
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:
anhydroxylitol, glutamic acid.
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: carthamus tinctorius seed oil, hippophae rhamnoides oil.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Retinol, Laminaria digitata extract + 4 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (retinol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
ExfoliationSide benefit · RetinolWorks well
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: retinol.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Retinol, Salvia officinalis extract + 1 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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Water~45–55%
Xylitylglucoside~11–14%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitylglucosideAnhydroxylitol~4.7–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
More about AnhydroxylitolXylitol~2.7–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolRoyal jelly~2.1–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Royal jellySodium hyaluronate crosspolymer~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerCoffea arabica seed extract~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Coffea arabica seed extractLaminaria digitata extract~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment
More about Laminaria digitata extractSodium hyaluronate~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSodium acetylated hyaluronate~0.75–1.15%
- 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~0.65–1%
- 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 acidTetradecyl aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric urea trifluoroacetate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A peptide. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, support skin's barrier function and might have some slight anti-aging effect through stimulating skin's own production of hyaluronic acid
More about Tetradecyl aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric urea trifluoroacetateMagnesium chloride~0.55–0.8%
Saccharomyces lysate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Valine~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Threonine~0.45–0.7%
- 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~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Glutamic acidGlycine~0.35–0.65%
- 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~0.3–0.6%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateRetinol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- 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
More about RetinolHippophae rhamnoides oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A good emollient. Contains various ingredients including vitamins and fatty acids that could work in the skin to neutralize free radicals and minimize moisture loss - if enough of these compounds is able to penetrate the skin in an active form.
More about Hippophae rhamnoides oilCandida bombicola/glucose/methyl rapeseedate ferment~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together and preserve the product formulation
More about Candida bombicola/glucose/methyl rapeseedate fermentCarthamus tinctorius seed oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilPentylene glycol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolHippophae rhamnoides extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salvia officinalis extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Daucus carota sativa extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Coffea arabica seed extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Coffea arabica seed extractC12-15 alkyl benzoate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateGlycerin~0.15–0.25%
- 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 GlycerinXanthan gum~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.1%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolLitsea cubeba fruit oil~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragrance
More about Litsea cubeba fruit oilVanilla planifolia fruit oil~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Royal jelly, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Coffea arabica seed extract, Laminaria digitata extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Tetradecyl aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric urea trifluoroacetate, Magnesium chloride, Saccharomyces lysate, Valine, Threonine, Glutamic acid, Glycine, Disodium succinate, Tocopheryl acetate, Retinol, Hippophae rhamnoides oil, Candida bombicola/glucose/methyl rapeseedate ferment, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Pentylene glycol, Unknown, Hippophae rhamnoides extract, Salvia officinalis extract, Daucus carota sativa extract, Coffea arabica seed extract, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Glycerin, Xanthan gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Litsea cubeba fruit oil, Vanilla planifolia fruit oil
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| Moon&RuneRoyal Jelly Retinol Night SerumYOUR PRODUCT | BlissYouth Got This Serum | NassifMD DermaceuticalsNighttime Anti-Aging Therapy with Vitamin C & Retinol | Elizabeth GrantWonder Effect Advanced Retinol Gentle Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 89% | 85% | 81% |
| Price | — | $32.00 | $50.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 14 | 5 of 14 | 5 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 | 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid | Gluconolactone |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Moon&Rune - Royal Jelly Retinol Night Serum" is effective for: Anti-blemish, Exfoliation, Evens skin tone and Anti-aging
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- this product contains an effective form of Retinoids (vitamin A): retinol 0.25% (declared). Retinoids are potent multitasking actives. They work to improve and prevent early signs of aging, reduce hyperpigmentation (age spots and post-acne marks), and prevent inflamed blemishes and clogged pores. The downside of Retinoids is that they can be irritating. If you are not already using a Retinoid in your routine, it is best to start slowly and apply the Retinoid product only a few times per week. If your skin tolerates it well, you can gradually increase the frequency to daily.
- Humectants (glycerin 0.15% - 0.25%, glycine 0.35% - 0.65%, glutamic acid 0.45% - 0.65%, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 0.65% - 1.00%, sodium acetylated hyaluronate 0.75% - 1.15%, sodium hyaluronate 1.20% - 1.40%, sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer 1.70% - 2.10%, anhydroxylitol 4.70% - 5.70% and xylitylglucoside 11.00% - 14.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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