Herbivore Botanicals
MOON FRUIT 1% Bakuchiol + Peptides Retinol Alternative SerumThe Inkey List
10% Azelaic Acid Serum for Redness ReliefA serum built around Bakuchiol and AHA, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A serum built around Azelaic acid, for pollution defence and hydration.
Brand price
USD 68.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 20.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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 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.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Side-by-side
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
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Fragrance
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
Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →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 →
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