Triumph & Disaster Dark Moon Hydrating Cream
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MoisturizingButyrospermum parkii butter, Squalane + 6 moreWorks
“Dark Moon Hydrating 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:
glycerin, saccharide isomerate.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
Anti-agingButyrospermum parkii butter, TocopherolNot delivered
“Supports collagen health”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - butyrospermum parkii butter - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Parfum + 6 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~40–60%
Butyrospermum parkii butter~5.3–7.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterSqualane~4–6%
- 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 SqualaneCaprylic/capric triglyceride~2.9–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideGlyceryl citrate/lactate/linoleate/oleate~2.1–3.1%
Glycerin~1.8–2.7%
- 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 GlycerinSodium acrylates copolymer~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylates copolymerTerminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin, but evidence is lacking
More about Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extractSaccharide isomerate~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateAcer rubrum bark extract~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.5–1.2%
- 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 TocopherolPseudowintera colorata leaf extract~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractLecithin~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinParfum~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPhenoxyethanol~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.75%
Citric acid~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium citrate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateTrisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateGeraniol~0.1–0.45%
Citronellol~0.1–0.4%
Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehydeEvernia prunastri extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalLinalool~0.05–0.25%
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeIngredient list view
Water, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Squalane, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glyceryl citrate/lactate/linoleate/oleate, Glycerin, Sodium acrylates copolymer, Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, Saccharide isomerate, Acer rubrum bark extract, Tocopherol, Pseudowintera colorata leaf extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Lecithin, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Geraniol, Citronellol, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, Evernia prunastri extract, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Linalool, Alpha-isomethyl ionone
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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.
| Triumph & DisasterDark Moon Hydrating CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Kiehl'sUltra Facial Meltdown Recovery Cream | NatioGlow 24/7 Hydrating Water Cream | SöndSidekick Day Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 46% | 45% | 45% |
| Price | $52.00 | $30.00−$22.00 | $11.85−$40.15 | $34.39−$17.61 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 8 | 7 of 8 | 7 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Adenosine | Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate | Myristyl Myristate |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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