MOONBEAM Retinaldehyde Age-Defying Serum

Name: Moonbeam Retinaldehyde Age-Defying Serum
Brand: HoliFrog
SKU: HFG1500
Price: 79.00 USD
Availability: InStock

The situation: Aging.

hormonal moment · fine lines & wrinkles | active-tolerant skin · texture · hyperpigmentation

Retinaldehyde results. Without the retinol reaction.

$79.00

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Most retinoid serums give you one form of vitamin A. Moonbeam uses two — Retinal and Retinol in the same formula. Cyclodextrin encapsulation releases gradually, which is what helps make this retinoid feel comfortable rather than irritating. Fine lines and texture can visibly improve with consistent use.

What it feels like

Silky, smooth, and nourishing. Feels comforting on the skin — not drying or tightening. Nothing that signals you're applying an active. The results arrive over time, not through an immediate sensation.

Top benefits

— 2.5% IconicA® encapsulated retinaldehyde: encapsulation technology designed for gradual release to help offset the dryness and irritation associated with traditional retinoids
— Helps visibly improve the appearance of dark spots and UV-induced pigmentation
—Vitex Agnus-Castus + Phospholipids: support a nourished, balanced-looking complexion as retinaldehyde works overnight

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Squalane, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Glycerin, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Water (Aqua) (Eau), Avena Sativa (Oat) Bran Extract, Cyclodextrin, Acacia Senegal Gum, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil, Phospholipids, Retinal, Vitex Agnus-Castus Fruit Extract, Retinol, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Crocus Chrysanthus Bulb Extract, Tocopherol, Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Extract, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Xanthan Gum, Pentylene Glycol, Maltodextrin, Phenethyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate

PM only: On clean, dry skin after Utopia Toner and Galilee, press 1–2 pumps onto face, neck, and chest. Avoid the eye area (use Owel there instead). Follow with Grand, then Caspian.

PM Routine (Moonbeam nights): Kissimmee → Tashmoo or Superior → Utopia → Galilee → Moonbeam → Owel → Grand → Caspian

When using more than one active in a routine, use caution and spot test before a full application. We do not recommend using Kosi and Moonbeam in the same routine because of the strength of the actives.

New to retinoids? Start 2–3x per week. Build to nightly as skin adjusts over 4–6 weeks. Galilee before and Grand + Caspian after are the buffers that help make this tolerable. If your skin starts to experience excessive dryness or discomfort, reduce frequency and ensure Grand and Caspian follow every use.

Pore Confession: Sunnyside is your AM active. Moonbeam is your PM active. They work the same skin renewal pathway from opposite directions — Vitamin C protecting and brightening by day, retinaldehyde renewing overnight. Use both consistently for compounded results.

Warning: PM use only. Avoid direct contact with eyes. Use SPF daily.

Building Tolerance – Skin feels nourished post-application. No dryness, tightness, or redness — if those occur, reduce frequency and ensure Galilee + Grand + Caspian follow every use.

A good skincare routine requires dedication (that's on you) – With consistent use, fine lines appear visibly reduced and complexion looks more refined.

Build Your Skin Strategy

Moonbeam is the PM counterpart to Sunnyside. Together they cover the full 24-hour renewal cycle: Sunnyside defends and brightens during the day, Moonbeam renews overnight. Galilee before and Caspian after are the two products that make Moonbeam's results better and its adjustment period shorter.

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Fragrance Free

Cruelty Free

Nourishing

Non Drying

Non-Foaming

Moonbeam Retinaldehyde Age-Defying Serum

$79.00

The IconicA® Difference: Retinaldehyde

Most forms of retinol must go through a conversion process in skin which can lower its efficacy and the results you expect to receive. Traditional retinol must first be converted into retinaldehyde once absorbed into the skin, followed by a conversion to retinoic acid - the key to improving the appearance of wrinkles and uneven skin tone concerns. IconicA® doesn't just avoid this conversion, it is shown to act 25% better than retinol over an 8-week period and offsets common skin irritation associated with traditional retinol products.

Our key ingredients

2.5% IconicA®

(Encapsulated Retinaldehyde): Retinaldehyde is the form of vitamin A closest to what your skin actually uses — one conversion step away from the active form, versus the two steps required by standard retinol. IconicA® encapsulates it for gradual release, which is what makes it effective without the dryness and irritation traditional retinoids are known for.
Monk's Pepper Extract

(Vitex Agnus-Castus): Helps visibly improve the appearance of dark spots and UV-induced pigmentation — adding a brightening dimension to the retinoid formula.
Phospholipids

Non-occlusive, skin-identical lipids that help attract moisture and deeply hydrate. Support a healthy-looking skin feel as retinaldehyde works overnight.
Dermcom

(Crocus Chrysanthus Bulb Extract): Botanical extract that helps support the visible appearance of skin firmness and a more even-looking complexion.