HoliFrog Moonbeam Retinol Treatment Serum Versus Theramid Smoothing Treatment
Updated on September 07, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. 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, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
HoliFrog Moonbeam Retinol Treatment Serum 31 ingredients
Theramid Smoothing Treatment 21 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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HoliFrog Moonbeam Retinol Treatment Serum 31 ingredients
Theramid Smoothing Treatment 21 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningAvena Sativa Bran Extract
Abrasive
Cyclodextrin
AbsorbentAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Phospholipids
Skin ConditioningRetinal
Skin Conditioning
Vitex Agnus-Castus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRetinol
Skin Conditioning
Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningLonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract
Perfuming
Crocus Chrysanthus Bulb Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Lecithin
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Emulsion Stabilising
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
AbsorbentPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingSodium Benzoate
Masking
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
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventMandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Pentapeptide-59
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, 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 Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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.
Learn more about MaltodextrinPhenethyl 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.
Learn more about Phenethyl AlcoholIngredient Ratings
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HoliFrog Moonbeam Retinol Treatment Serum 31 ingredients
Theramid Smoothing Treatment 21 ingredients
Reviews
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HoliFrog Moonbeam Retinol Treatment Serum 31 ingredients
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.
