Herbivore Moon Fruit 1% Bakuchiol + Peptides Retinol Alternative Serum Versus The Agency Milky Hydration Concentrate

Herbivore Moon Fruit 1% Bakuchiol + Peptides Retinol Alternative Serum Versus The Agency Milky Hydration Concentrate Detailed comparison of Herbivore Moon Fruit 1% Bakuchiol + Peptides Retinol Alternative Serum versus The Agency Milky Hydration Concentrate. This anti-aging serum is formulated around Bakuchiol to soften the look of wrinkles and refine skin texture. This hydrating serum is formulated around Urea and Hyaluronic Acid to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier. Water Triheptanoin Propanediol C9-12 Alkane Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil Cetearyl Olivate Sorbitan Olivate Glycerin Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract Bakuchiol Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract Eragrostis Tef Seed Extract Anigozanthos Flavidus Flower/Leaf Extract Ficus Carica Fruit Extract Punica Granatum Fruit Extract Morus Alba Fruit Extract Ginkgo Biloba Nut Extract Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside Sclerotium Gum Sodium Levulinate Sodium Anisate Citric Acid Coco-Caprylate/Caprate Decyl Glucoside Sodium Phytate Tocopheryl Acetate Lauryl Glucoside Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract Diisopropyl Adipate Triethyl Citrate Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract Rosa Damascena Extract Alcohol Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Extract Cinnamomum Camphora Linalooliferum Wood Extract Water, Triheptanoin, Propanediol, C9-12 Alkane, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Glycerin, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Bakuchiol, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Eragrostis Tef Seed Extract, Anigozanthos Flavidus Flower/Leaf Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Nut Extract, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sclerotium Gum, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Anisate, Citric Acid, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Phytate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lauryl Glucoside, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Diisopropyl Adipate, Triethyl Citrate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Rosa Damascena Extract, Alcohol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Extract, Cinnamomum Camphora Linalooliferum Wood Extract Urea Butylene Glycol Sodium Citrate 1,2-Hexanediol Isopentyldiol Arachidyl Alcohol Cetearyl Alcohol Pentylene Glycol Dimethicone Hyaluronic Acid Sodium Hyaluronate Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate Copper Tripeptide-1 Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Behenyl Alcohol Coco-Glucoside Arachidyl Glucoside Polyglutamic Acid Hydroxyacetophenone Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 Xanthan Gum Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose Rutin Ethylhexylglycerin Phaseolus Lunatus Seed Extract Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Urea, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Isopentyldiol, Arachidyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Pentylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Copper Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Trip These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel. While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns. Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source. This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out. This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%. Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes. Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath. However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products. Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH. In skincare formulas, citric acid can: While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants. Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations. Rosacea skin has a lower threshold for acids generally, with 62.5% of rosacea subjects in one study reacting to lactic acid in a sting test. This is why we mark citric acid as a potential rosacea trigger. However, this ingredient shows up as a pH adjuster or chelator at roughly 0.1-1% in many products. These low levels are unlikely to be an issue for rosacea skin and becomes a potential trigger at exfoliating concentrations (20%). Because everybody's skin is unique, we recommend a patch test if you are unsure. Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant