Farmacy HONEYMOON GLOW AHA Resurfacing Night Serum with Hydrating Honey + Gentle Flower Acids

Farmacy HONEYMOON GLOW AHA Resurfacing Night Serum with Hydrating Honey + Gentle Flower Acids
6.5
/ 10
Moisturizing
10.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
3.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
0.6Anti-wrinkle icon/ 10
Anti-wrinkle
Rich
in Antioxidants
Rich Skin Soothing icon
in Skin Soothers

Review

Does Farmacy HONEYMOON GLOW AHA Resurfacing Night Serum with Hydrating Honey + Gentle Flower Acids work?

Based on the ingredient list analysis by CreamScan AI, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Farmacy HONEYMOON GLOW AHA Resurfacing Night Serum with Hydrating Honey + Gentle Flower Acids:

  • Significant moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 6.5 out of 10.
  • Little anti-wrinkle effect: Farmacy HONEYMOON GLOW AHA Resurfacing Night Serum with Hydrating Honey + Gentle Flower Acids has an anti-wrinkle rating of 0.6 out of 10, so you may expect a positive, although insignificant, effect on wrinkles.
  • Soothing: Farmacy HONEYMOON GLOW AHA Resurfacing Night Serum with Hydrating Honey + Gentle Flower Acids contains a high concentration of soothing ingredients, which may help to reduce irritation and calm the skin.
  • Antioxidant protection.

Lightweight moisturizer perfect for oily to normal skin

According to CreamScan analysis, Farmacy HONEYMOON GLOW AHA Resurfacing Night Serum with Hydrating Honey + Gentle Flower Acids is highly moisturizing, with a moisturizing rating of 6.5 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a maximum humectancy of 10 out of 10, primarily due to the substantial concentration of Lactic Acid (est. ≈6.0%) and Propanediol (est. ≈4.0%), and a moderate occlusivity of 3.0 out of 10, mainly due to the high content of Jojoba Esters (est. ≈3.0%).

This type of moisturizer is ideal for people with oily skin who want maximum hydration in a relatively lightweight, non-greasy formula. It combines a significant amount of humectants with a limited amount of occlusive ingredients to boost moisturizing efficacy without feeling too heavy.

This product may also be a good choice for people with normal skin who prefer fast-absorbing textures, as it balances significant moisturizing potential with a relatively lightweight texture.

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Little anti-wrinkle efficacy

According to CreamScan analysis, Farmacy HONEYMOON GLOW AHA Resurfacing Night Serum with Hydrating Honey + Gentle Flower Acids has a minimal anti-wrinkle rating of 0.6 out of 10.

It contains one ingredient with proven anti-wrinkle efficacy: Glycolic Acid (est. ≈2.0%), 
 a highly effective ingredient in peelings but with moderate anti-wrinkle efficacy in leave-on skincare products, as supported by a single clinical study. This study, involving 72 participants (Thibault et al.), demonstrated that a lotion with 5% GA reduced the fine wrinkling score by 6% after 34 days of use, compared to a vehicle (the same formulation without GA).
 
Among others, Farmacy HONEYMOON GLOW AHA Resurfacing Night Serum with Hydrating Honey + Gentle Flower Acids also contains contains Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract and Gluconolactone, two ingredients often marketed as effective in reducing wrinkles. However, the studies supporting the anti-wrinkle claims of these ingredients provide insufficient evidence of efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards. Therefore, these ingredients do not contribute to the anti-wrinkle rating.
 
Moisturizers, when used regularly, are proven to prevent wrinkle formation and even reduce existing wrinkles. Therefore, this product, like any other moisturizer, can deliver some anti-wrinkle effects through its moisturizing action.
 

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the anti-wrinkle rating calculation.

Rich in skin-protecting antioxidants

We estimate that Farmacy HONEYMOON GLOW AHA Resurfacing Night Serum with Hydrating Honey + Gentle Flower Acids is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oleosomes (est. ≈1.0%), Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil (est. ≈0.3%), Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract (est. ≈0.3%), and others.

A key benefit of antioxidants is their ability to reduce oxidative stress caused by free radicals and therefore prevent accelerated skin aging. Studies also show that antioxidants can protect against environmental damage such as UV radiation and pollution, and help reduce inflammation and skin redness.

Skin soothing and calming potential

Based on the ingredient list analysis, Farmacy HONEYMOON GLOW AHA Resurfacing Night Serum with Hydrating Honey + Gentle Flower Acids is rich (> 5%) in soothing ingredients, particularly Jojoba Esters (est. ≈3.0%).

When applied to the skin, compounds of soothing ingredients, such as triglycerides, phospholipids, fatty acids, phenolic compounds, and antioxidants, work together to soothe the skin through various mechanisms: reducing inflammation, promoting wound healing, repairing the skin barrier, and providing antimicrobial and antioxidant activities.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
70
6
4
3
2
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.15
Est. %
Water
Function:
Origin:
Lactic Acid
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Propanediol
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Jojoba Esters
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Glycolic Acid
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Potassium Hydroxide
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Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract
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Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oleosomes
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Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil
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Origin:
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
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Origin:
Citric Acid
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Origin:
Honey Extract
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Origin:
Echinacea Purpurea Root Extract
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Propolis Extract
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Royal Jelly Extract
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Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
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Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
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Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract
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Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
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Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract
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Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Oil
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Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil
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Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract
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Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract
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Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract
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Origin:
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract
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Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract
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Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
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Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
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Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
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Cetearyl Alcohol
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Glycerin
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Arachidyl Alcohol
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Sclerotium Gum
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Coco-Glucoside
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Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
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Behenyl Alcohol
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Arachidyl Glucoside
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Sodium Benzoate
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Tocopherol
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Potassium Sorbate
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Corallina Officinalis Extract
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Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
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Gluconolactone
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1,2-Hexanediol
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Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Flower/Leaf Extract
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Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
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t-Butyl Alcohol
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Glucose
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Calcium Gluconate
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Citral
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Ratings

All humectants
12.4
6
4
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
6.1
3.0
1.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
6.5
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 12.4 10
10.0
6
4
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 6.1 20
3.0
3.0
1.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
6.5
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
6
4
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All humectants 12.4 10
10
All humectants
12.4
6
4
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
3
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All occlusives 6.1 20
3.0
All occlusives
6.1
3.0
1.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
1.5 /10 5 2 0.6
n/a