Mela B3 UV Daily Moisturizer with Melasyl + Niacinamide
La Roche Posay
Moisturizer
Fact vs. Fiction
60
High
Trustworthiness
How well the ingredient list supports the product's marketing claims
Marketing Claims Supported by Ingredients:
3 of 5
Ingredients Matched:
8 of 32
looking complexion after use
Unverified
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:
Green Tea
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Niacinamide
Match score: 0.33
(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
Butylene Glycol
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Titanium Dioxide
Match score: 0.00
(Type: UV Filter,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
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
Invisible, lightweight texture blends easily
Unverified
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:
Green Tea
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Niacinamide
Match score: 0.13
(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
Butylene Glycol
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Titanium Dioxide
Match score: 0.00
(Type: UV Filter,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
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
Skin immediately looks more radiant and with a more even
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Niacinamide
★
(Match: 1.00,
Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Titanium Dioxide
(Match: 0.80,
Type: UV Filter,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Green Tea
(Match: 0.55,
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
Titanium Dioxide
Functions:
uv protection, physical/mineral protection, broad spectrum
Concerns Addressed:
sun damage, photoaging, sunburn, skin cancer prevention
Green Tea
Functions:
soothing, antioxidant, free radical protection
Concerns Addressed:
irritation, redness, sensitivity, inflammation
View Other Matched Ingredients (5)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Glycerin
Match score: 0.49
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Butylene Glycol
Match score: 0.31
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylyl Glycol
Match score: 0.43
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Citric Acid
Match score: 0.21
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Pentylene Glycol
Match score: 0.31
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Visibly corrects uneven skin tone, fine lines and rough skin texture
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Niacinamide
★
(Match: 0.89,
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 (7)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Green Tea
Match score: 0.11
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.07
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Butylene Glycol
Match score: 0.07
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Titanium Dioxide
Match score: 0.15
(Type: UV Filter,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylyl Glycol
Match score: 0.07
(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: 0.07
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Decreases the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging caused by the sun if used as direct with other sun protection measures
Minimal Support
Supported by:
Titanium Dioxide
(Match: 0.63,
Type: UV Filter,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
View Detailed Evidence
Titanium Dioxide
Functions:
uv protection, physical/mineral protection, broad spectrum
Concerns Addressed:
sun damage, photoaging, sunburn, skin cancer prevention
View Other Matched Ingredients (7)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Green Tea
Match score: 0.23
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Niacinamide
Match score: 0.50
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.27
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Butylene Glycol
Match score: 0.08
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylyl Glycol
Match score: 0.17
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Citric Acid
Match score: 0.06
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Pentylene Glycol
Match score: 0.08
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ingredients
- Water
- C15-19 Alkane
- Niacinamide
- Glycerin
- Butylene Glycol
- Silica
- Titanium Dioxide
- Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
- Tin Oxide
- Potassium Hydroxide
- Carbomer
- Arachidyl Alcohol
- Arachidyl Glucoside
- Behenyl Alcohol
- 2-Mercaptonicotinoyl Glycine
- Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
- Sodium Thiosulfate
- Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
- Hydroxyacetophenone
- Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Citric Acid
- Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
- Xanthan Gum
- Pentylene Glycol
- Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
- Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
- Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
- Phenoxyethanol
- Red 4
- Mica
- Fragrance (F.I.L. V70035830/1).
