HoliFrog Moonbeam Retinol Treatment Serum Versus Theramid Smoothing Treatment

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of HoliFrog Moonbeam Retinol Treatment Serum versus Theramid Smoothing Treatment .

Last updated on October 13, 2023. Published on March 14, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates

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HoliFrog Moonbeam Retinol Treatment Serum

Theramid Smoothing Treatment

Serum American Brand United States

Exfoliator German Brand Germany

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Exfoliator

Exfoliators are used to exfoliate the skin, or remove dead skin cells from the skin. Exfoliators may be chemical or physical.

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Ingredient Info

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HoliFrog Moonbeam Retinol Treatment Serum 31 ingredients

Theramid Smoothing Treatment 21 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

At a glance

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HoliFrog Moonbeam Retinol Treatment Serum 31 ingredients

Theramid Smoothing Treatment 21 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Retinoid (2)

Vitamin E

Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (4)

Good For Oily Skin (2)

Redness Reducing

Reduces Irritation

Skin Texture (2)

Reduces Large Pores (2)

Anti-Aging (3)

Dark Spots (2)

Scar Healing (3)

Acne Fighting (2)

Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying (2)

May Worsen Oily Skin

Acne Trigger

Irritating (3)

Rosacea

Eczema

Notable Ingredients

AHA

PHA

Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Redness Reducing

Reduces Irritation

Skin Texture

Reduces Large Pores

Anti-Aging

Brightening

Concerns

Drying

May Worsen Oily Skin

Acne Trigger

Irritating

Rosacea (2)

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

HoliFrog Moonbeam Retinol Treatment Serum 31 ingredients

Theramid Smoothing Treatment 21 ingredients

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

Water • Propanediol • Mandelic Acid • Gluconolactone • Cyclopentasiloxane • Dimethicone • Betaine • Cyclohexasiloxane • Peg-10 Dimethicone • Sodium Chloride • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone • Pentapeptide-59 • Maltodextrin • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Phenethyl Alcohol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Phenoxyethanol • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Hydroxide

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Water

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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HoliFrog Moonbeam Retinol Treatment Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.

Theramid Smoothing Treatment contains this as ingredient number 1.

Ethylhexylglycerin

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

HoliFrog Moonbeam Retinol Treatment Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.

Theramid Smoothing Treatment contains this as ingredient number 18.

Maltodextrin

What it does: Absorbent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

Maltodextrin is a polysaccharide. It is derived from starch such as rice, corn, wheat, or potato starch.

In food, Maltodextrin is used to improve the texture and thicken a product. Due to its structure, it can help create a gel texture. As an emulsion stabilizer, it helps keep the ingredients in a product together.

As a polysaccharide, Maltodextrin has moisturizing properties. Polysaccharides are a type of carbohydrate. The top layer of skin uses polysaccharides to retain water, keeping the skin hydrated.

Maltodextrin is water soluble and has a sweet taste.

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HoliFrog Moonbeam Retinol Treatment Serum contains this as ingredient number 29.

Theramid Smoothing Treatment contains this as ingredient number 15.

Phenethyl Alcohol

What it does: Masking

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenethyl Alcohol is a colorless and aromatic alohol. It is naturally occuring in essential oils.

The scent of this ingredient is floral and often compared to rose.

Like other alcohols, this ingredient helps prevent the growth of bacteria. However, its main purpose is to impact a fragrance.

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HoliFrog Moonbeam Retinol Treatment Serum contains this as ingredient number 30.

Theramid Smoothing Treatment contains this as ingredient number 17.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

HoliFrog Moonbeam Retinol Treatment Serum 31 ingredients

Theramid Smoothing Treatment 21 ingredients

39% are loved or liked

23% have mixed ratings

29% are disliked or very disliked

10% have no rating yet

33% are loved or liked

10% have mixed ratings

52% are disliked or very disliked

5% have no rating yet

Usage

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When to use

HoliFrog Moonbeam Retinol Treatment Serum 31 ingredients

Theramid Smoothing Treatment 21 ingredients

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Reviews

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HoliFrog Moonbeam Retinol Treatment Serum 31 ingredients

4.0 /5

from 1 rating

Expensive (1) Hydrating (1) No Scent (1) Pilling (1) Works Well (1)

Lapaki

5 months ago · Dry Skin

Review

HoliFrog offers some great products, so I decided to try their retinol serum (2.5% encapsulated retinaldehyde). The formula is very gentle and...

HoliFrog offers some great products, so I decided to try their retinol serum (2.5% encapsulated retinaldehyde). The formula is very gentle and didn't cause any irritation. However, unfortunately, it caused my skincare to pill when used with certain product combinations.