Starface Exfoliating Night Water Versus Moon Juice Acid potion
Updated on April 14, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and niacinamide
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, 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, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Starface Exfoliating Night Water 30 ingredients
Moon Juice Acid potion 20 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Starface Exfoliating Night Water 30 ingredients
Moon Juice Acid potion 20 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water 73.6%
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide 8.2%
Smoothing
Citric Acid 3.6%
Buffering
Lactic Acid 3.6%
Buffering
Propanediol 3.1%
SolventRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Water 2.9%
MaskingGlycerin 1.2%
Humectant
Gluconolactone 1%
Skin Conditioning
Malic Acid
Buffering
Myrtus Communis Extract
AstringentPhytic Acid
Allium Cepa Bulb Extract
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Acetic Acid
BufferingCochlearia Armoracia Root Extract
MaskingCalcium Gluconate
HumectantCommiphora Myrrha Resin
MaskingRumex Acetosa Leaf Extract
EmollientThymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract
MaskingLinalool
Perfuming
Calcium Chloride
AstringentSulfur
Antiseborrhoeic
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Potassium Chloride
Citronellol
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Water 73.6%, Niacinamide 8.2%, Citric Acid 3.6%, Lactic Acid 3.6%, Propanediol 3.1%, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Water 2.9%, Glycerin 1.2%, Gluconolactone 1%, Malic Acid, Myrtus Communis Extract, Phytic Acid, Allium Cepa Bulb Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Glycolic Acid, Acetic Acid, Cochlearia Armoracia Root Extract, Calcium Gluconate, Commiphora Myrrha Resin, Rumex Acetosa Leaf Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract, Linalool, Calcium Chloride, Sulfur, Sodium Chloride, Limonene, Potassium Chloride, Citronellol, Eugenol, Geraniol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Phytic Acid
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Propanediol
SolventGlycereth-7 Trimethyl Ether
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ganoderma Lucidum Extract
Skin ProtectingTocotrienols
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract
Perfuming
Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycolic Acid, Phytic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Glycereth-7 Trimethyl Ether, Lactic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Allantoin, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Tocotrienols, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Tocopherol, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Citric Acid, Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
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 WaterNiacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamideCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidLactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPhytic Acid is a gentle AHA and antioxidant. AHAs are chemical exfoliants that help remove dead skin cells. Phytic Acid has a slight and mild exfoliating effect.
The chemical makeup makes it classified as an AHA, much like lactic acid.
In some cases, it is a chelating agent. Chelating agents help prevent metals from binding to water, helping to stabilize the ingredients in a product.
An interesting fact about phytic acid is that it is considered an antinutrient. People do not have the enzyme needed to properly breakdown and digest phytic acid. When ingested, phytic acid binds to minerals and prevents them from being absorbed.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Phytic AcidGlycolic Acid is arguably the most famous AHA with a ton of research to back up its benefits.
Its main role is to remove the top layer of dead skin cells, allowing newer skin cells to emerge.
Specifically, AHAs work by breaking down the structural "glue" holding the old skin cells in place. Getting rid of the old skin cells allows skin to regenerate newer skin cells in its place. A build up of dead skin cells can lead to tired and dull looking skin.
Due to this, glycolic acid helps with:
Fun fact: Glycolic acid increases skin hydration by playing a role in creating molecules that create hyaluronic acid naturally.
When starting glycolic Acid, it is normal to feel slight stinging.
The pH value and concentration of glycolic acid play a role in the effectiveness of the product. Concentrations between 5-20% glycolic acid have been shown to be effective in clinical studies.
Recent studies have shown Glycolic Acid may protect the skin against UV damage. However, you should always wear SPF, especially when using exfoliants.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Glycolic AcidIngredient Ratings
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Starface Exfoliating Night Water 30 ingredients
Moon Juice Acid potion 20 ingredients
