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Herbivore Botanicals
MOON FRUIT 1% Bakuchiol + Peptides Retinol Alternative Serum
A serum built around Bakuchiol and AHA, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 68.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Dry skin
- Oily skin
- Combination skin
- Normal skin
- Sensitive skin
- Fine lines & wrinkles
- Dryness & dehydration
How to use
Apply 1-2 pumps onto skin after cleansing and before moisturizing.
What's inside
Ingredients List
7 trigger at least one check · 35 trigger none
- 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
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
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.
Smoothing9
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Bakuchiol, C9-12 Alkane, Cetearyl Olivate, Citric Acid, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Diisopropyl Adipate, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Antioxidant3
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Anti-Pollution6
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Bakuchiol, Glycerin, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
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.
Ingredients Explained
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Aqua
Solvent
Triheptanoin
Occlusive, Viscosity Controlling
Triheptanoin is the triester of glycerin and heptanoic acid. It conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Triheptanoin →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →C9-12 Alkane
Hair Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Occlusive, Solvent
C9-12 Alkane is a mixture of linear alkanes with 9 to 12 carbon atoms in the alkyl chain.
Learn more about C9-12 Alkane →Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil →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 →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 →Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the Neem Tree, Melia Azadirachta L., Meliaceae
Learn more about Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract →Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Bakuchiol is bakuchiol.
Learn more about Bakuchiol →