Mela B3 Dark Spot Serum with Melasyl + Niacinamide
La Roche Posay
Serum
Fact vs. Fiction
83
Very High
Trustworthiness
How well the ingredient list supports the product's marketing claims
Marketing Claims Supported by Ingredients:
5 of 6
Ingredients Matched:
11 of 32
acne marks (or post
Unverified
View Other Matched Ingredients (11)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Green Tea
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Dimethicone
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Occlusive,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Niacinamide
Match score: 0.19
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Propylene Glycol
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Licorice Derivative
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylyl Glycol
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Citric Acid
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Pentylene Glycol
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Tocopherol
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Antioxidant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Respects skin's natural tone
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Niacinamide
(Match: 0.80,
Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
View Detailed Evidence
Niacinamide
Functions:
Barrier support, Sebum regulation, Brightening, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging
Concerns Addressed:
Acne, Hyperpigmentation, Large pores, Redness, Uneven skin tone, Fine lines, Dullness
View Other Matched Ingredients (10)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Green Tea
Match score: 0.08
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Dimethicone
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Occlusive,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.17
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Propylene Glycol
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Licorice Derivative
Match score: 0.08
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylyl Glycol
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Citric Acid
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Pentylene Glycol
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Tocopherol
Match score: 0.08
(Type: Antioxidant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
inflammatory hyperpigmentation)
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Niacinamide
(Match: 0.67,
Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
View Detailed Evidence
Niacinamide
Functions:
Barrier support, Sebum regulation, Brightening, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging
Concerns Addressed:
Acne, Hyperpigmentation, Large pores, Redness, Uneven skin tone, Fine lines, Dullness
View Other Matched Ingredients (10)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Green Tea
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Dimethicone
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Occlusive,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Propylene Glycol
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Licorice Derivative
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylyl Glycol
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Citric Acid
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Pentylene Glycol
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Tocopherol
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Antioxidant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Reveals brighter and more radiant skin
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Niacinamide
(Match: 0.72,
Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
View Detailed Evidence
Niacinamide
Functions:
Barrier support, Sebum regulation, Brightening, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging
Concerns Addressed:
Acne, Hyperpigmentation, Large pores, Redness, Uneven skin tone, Fine lines, Dullness
View Other Matched Ingredients (10)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Green Tea
Match score: 0.13
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Dimethicone
Match score: 0.13
(Type: Occlusive,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.13
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Propylene Glycol
Match score: 0.13
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Licorice Derivative
Match score: 0.13
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Match score: 0.13
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylyl Glycol
Match score: 0.13
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Citric Acid
Match score: 0.07
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Pentylene Glycol
Match score: 0.13
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Tocopherol
Match score: 0.40
(Type: Antioxidant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Helps visibly correct even stubborn dark spots
Minimal Support
Supported by:
Niacinamide
(Match: 0.57,
Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
View Detailed Evidence
Niacinamide
Functions:
Barrier support, Sebum regulation, Brightening, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging
Concerns Addressed:
Acne, Hyperpigmentation, Large pores, Redness, Uneven skin tone, Fine lines, Dullness
View Other Matched Ingredients (10)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Green Tea
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Dimethicone
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Occlusive,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.19
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Propylene Glycol
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Licorice Derivative
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylyl Glycol
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Citric Acid
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Pentylene Glycol
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Tocopherol
Match score: 0.10
(Type: Antioxidant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Visibly reduces a range of skin discolorations, including sunspots, age spots, post
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Niacinamide
★
(Match: 0.87,
Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Tocopherol
(Match: 0.80,
Type: Antioxidant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Green Tea
(Match: 0.53,
Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
View Detailed Evidence
Niacinamide
Functions:
Barrier support, Sebum regulation, Brightening, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging
Concerns Addressed:
Acne, Hyperpigmentation, Large pores, Redness, Uneven skin tone, Fine lines, Dullness
Tocopherol
Functions:
Antioxidant, Moisturizing, Skin Protecting, Healing
Concerns Addressed:
Environmental Damage, Dryness, Rough Texture, Minor Wounds, Scars
Green Tea
Functions:
soothing, antioxidant, free radical protection
Concerns Addressed:
irritation, redness, sensitivity, inflammation
View Other Matched Ingredients (8)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Dimethicone
Match score: 0.22
(Type: Occlusive,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.47
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Propylene Glycol
Match score: 0.22
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Licorice Derivative
Match score: 0.22
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Match score: 0.47
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylyl Glycol
Match score: 0.47
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Citric Acid
Match score: 0.17
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Pentylene Glycol
Match score: 0.22
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ingredients
- Water
- Dimethicone
- Niacinamide
- Glycerin
- Propylene Glycol
- Polysilicone-11
- Silica
- Bis-Peg/Ppg-16/16 Peg/Ppg-16/16 Dimethicone
- Cystoseira Tamariscifolia Extract
- 2-Mercaptonicotinoyl Glycine
- Peg-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Sodium Thiosulfate
- Carnosine
- Poloxamer 338
- Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
- Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Citric Acid
- Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
- Xanthan Gum
- Pentylene Glycol
- Octyldodecanol
- Retinyl Palmitate
- Tocopherol
- Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
- Phenoxyethanol
- CI 17200
- Parfum
