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MOON FRUIT 1% Bakuchiol + Peptides Retinol Alternative SerumA serum built around Panthenol and Retinoid, for barrier repair and hydration.
A serum built around Bakuchiol and AHA, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
EUR 22.80 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 68.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients


Benefits

Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ectoin, Glycerin, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Triheptanoin
Barrier Repair8
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Olivate, Glycerin, Oleyl Erucate, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Triheptanoin
Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
C9-12 Alkane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Propanediol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Triheptanoin
Barrier Repair11
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Bakuchiol, C9-12 Alkane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Olivate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Diisopropyl Adipate, Glycerin, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Triheptanoin, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cetearyl Olivate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Lauryl Glucoside, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sorbitan Olivate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.

Ingredients Side-by-side

Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Triheptanoin (in both products)
Occlusive
Cetearyl Olivate (in both products)
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sorbitan Olivate (in both products)
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Triheptanoin (in both products)
Occlusive
Emollient
Emollient
0-2 / 0
- Face oil
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cetearyl Olivate (in both products)
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sorbitan Olivate (in both products)
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aqua
Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fragrance, Perfuming, Occlusive, Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Triheptanoin
Occlusive, Viscosity Controlling
Triheptanoin is the triester of glycerin and heptanoic acid. It conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Triheptanoin →Cetearyl Olivate
Emulsion Stabilising, Hair Conditioning, Emollient, Slip Modifier, Emulsifying
Cetearyl Olivate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Olivate →Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Olivate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan Olivate →Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate →Citric Acid
Buffering, Chelating, Fragrance
Citric Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Citric Acid →
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The Inkey List
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