Glow Deep Serum : Rice +Alpha-Arbutin

Beauty of Joseon

Serum
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Fact vs. Fiction

100 Very High Trustworthiness
How well the ingredient list supports the product's marketing claims
Marketing Claims Supported by Ingredients: 3 of 3
Ingredients Matched: 8 of 33
Rice bran is rich in amino acids and minerals, helping to moisturize dry skin
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Niacinamide
(Match: 0.97, Type: Active Ingredient, Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Rice Extract
(Match: 0.91, Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Low - Anecdotal evidence)
Glycerin
(Match: 0.51, Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
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Niacinamide
Functions: anti-aging, brightening, melanin transfer inhibition
Concerns Addressed: fine lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, elasticity loss, hyperpigmentation, uneven skin tone, dark spots, sun damage, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, acne, blemishes, breakouts, excess oil, inflammatory acne
Rice Extract
Functions: brightening
Concerns Addressed: hyperpigmentation, uneven skin tone, dark spots, sun damage, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
Glycerin
Functions: hydration, moisture retention
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The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:

Green Tea
Match score: 0.46 (Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Butylene Glycol
Match score: 0.29 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Match score: 0.40 (Type: Peptide, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Panthenol
Match score: 0.29 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Trehalose
Match score: 0.29 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Infused with 68% rice bran water and 2% alpha arbutin, it works diligently to illuminate and boost the health of your skin
Minimal Support
Supported by:
Niacinamide
(Match: 0.61, Type: Active Ingredient, Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
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Niacinamide
Functions: anti-aging, brightening, melanin transfer inhibition
Concerns Addressed: fine lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, elasticity loss, hyperpigmentation, uneven skin tone, dark spots, sun damage, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, acne, blemishes, breakouts, excess oil, inflammatory acne
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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
Glycerin
Match score: 0.19 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Butylene Glycol
Match score: 0.19 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Match score: 0.23 (Type: Peptide, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Panthenol
Match score: 0.27 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Trehalose
Match score: 0.19 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Rice Extract
Match score: 0.50 (Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Low - Anecdotal evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Alpha Arbutin works by inhibiting the tyrosinase activity that limits the melanin production in your skin. It is also known to have a 10 times greater effect than regular Beta Arbutin
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Niacinamide
(Match: 0.91, Type: Active Ingredient, Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
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Niacinamide
Functions: anti-aging, brightening, melanin transfer inhibition
Concerns Addressed: fine lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, elasticity loss, hyperpigmentation, uneven skin tone, dark spots, sun damage, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, acne, blemishes, breakouts, excess oil, inflammatory acne
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: 0.50 (Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.36 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Butylene Glycol
Match score: 0.25 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Match score: 0.30 (Type: Peptide, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Panthenol
Match score: 0.36 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Trehalose
Match score: 0.30 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Rice Extract
Match score: 0.47 (Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Low - Anecdotal evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim

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