Gentle Elements
Superegg
Water-based Cleanser
cream
Fact vs. Fiction
50
Moderate
Trustworthiness
How well the ingredient list supports the product's marketing claims
Marketing Claims Supported by Ingredients:
2 of 4
Ingredients Matched:
19 of 64
A nourishing blend of Vitamin C, Turmeric, and Holy Basil Leaf visibly brightens and protects the skin from environmental aggressors
Strong Support
Supported by:
Vitamin C
★
(Match: 0.97,
Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Niacinamide
(Match: 0.70,
Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
View Detailed Evidence
Vitamin C
Functions:
anti-aging, antioxidant protection, collagen synthesis, brightening, antioxidant, free radical protection
Concerns Addressed:
fine lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, elasticity loss, dullness, environmental damage, hyperpigmentation, uneven skin tone, dark spots, sun damage, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, dullness
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 (17)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Glycerin
Match score: 0.24
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Stearyl Alcohol
Match score: 0.28
(Type: Occlusive,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Match score: 0.21
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Saccharide Isomerate
Match score: 0.31
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Sodium Hyaluronate
Match score: 0.31
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Hyaluronic Acid
Match score: 0.42
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Adenosine
Match score: 0.45
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Betaine
Match score: 0.31
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Trehalose
Match score: 0.31
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Mannitol
Match score: 0.31
(Type: Humectant,
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
Ceramides
Match score: 0.28
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Polyglutamic Acid
Match score: 0.38
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ceramides
Match score: 0.28
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Match score: 0.24
(Type: Peptide,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Butylene Glycol
Match score: 0.24
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylyl Glycol
Match score: 0.31
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Hyaluronic Acid, Snow Mushroom, and Saccharide Isomerate smooths and plumps the skin and deliver long lasting protection against dehydration and sensitivity
Minimal Support
Supported by:
Hyaluronic Acid
(Match: 0.55,
Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
View Detailed Evidence
Hyaluronic Acid
Functions:
hydration, deep hydration, water binding
Concerns Addressed:
dryness, dehydration, flakiness
View Other Matched Ingredients (18)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Glycerin
Match score: 0.33
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Stearyl Alcohol
Match score: 0.25
(Type: Occlusive,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Match score: 0.06
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Vitamin C
Match score: 0.40
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Saccharide Isomerate
Match score: 0.47
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Sodium Hyaluronate
Match score: 0.25
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Adenosine
Match score: 0.09
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Niacinamide
Match score: 0.18
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Betaine
Match score: 0.25
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Trehalose
Match score: 0.25
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Mannitol
Match score: 0.25
(Type: Humectant,
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
Ceramides
Match score: 0.18
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Polyglutamic Acid
Match score: 0.44
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ceramides
Match score: 0.18
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Match score: 0.09
(Type: Peptide,
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
Caprylyl Glycol
Match score: 0.15
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Moringa Oil works to cleanse, hydrate deeply, and strengthen the skin barrier, while Rice Extract softens and soothes the skin for a refreshed and replenished complexion
Unverified
View Other Matched Ingredients (19)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Glycerin
Match score: 0.35
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Stearyl Alcohol
Match score: 0.29
(Type: Occlusive,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Match score: 0.16
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Vitamin C
Match score: 0.48
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Saccharide Isomerate
Match score: 0.37
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Sodium Hyaluronate
Match score: 0.37
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Hyaluronic Acid
Match score: 0.48
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Adenosine
Match score: 0.29
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Niacinamide
Match score: 0.48
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Betaine
Match score: 0.37
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Trehalose
Match score: 0.37
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Mannitol
Match score: 0.43
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Citric Acid
Match score: 0.16
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ceramides
Match score: 0.19
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Polyglutamic Acid
Match score: 0.48
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ceramides
Match score: 0.19
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Match score: 0.21
(Type: Peptide,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Butylene Glycol
Match score: 0.32
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylyl Glycol
Match score: 0.27
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Citric Acid and micro exfoliating beads composed of plant cellulose, sugars, clays, amino acids gently resurface skin texture and melt down upon contact for a vibrant, youthful appearance
Unverified
View Other Matched Ingredients (19)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Glycerin
Match score: 0.15
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Stearyl Alcohol
Match score: 0.24
(Type: Occlusive,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Match score: 0.18
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Vitamin C
Match score: 0.44
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Saccharide Isomerate
Match score: 0.24
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Sodium Hyaluronate
Match score: 0.24
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Hyaluronic Acid
Match score: 0.41
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Adenosine
Match score: 0.39
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Niacinamide
Match score: 0.44
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Betaine
Match score: 0.24
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Trehalose
Match score: 0.24
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Mannitol
Match score: 0.24
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Citric Acid
Match score: 0.33
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ceramides
Match score: 0.21
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Polyglutamic Acid
Match score: 0.39
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ceramides
Match score: 0.21
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
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
Butylene Glycol
Match score: 0.18
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylyl Glycol
Match score: 0.27
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ingredients
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- Glycerin
- Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
- Coco-Betaine
- Stearyl Alcohol
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
- Sodium Chloride
- Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
- Ascorbyl Glucoside
- Ascorbic Acid
- Tremella Fuciformis (Mushroom) Extract
- Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract
- Saccharide Isomerate
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Hyaluronic Acid
- Adenosine
- Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract
- Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
- Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
- Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
- Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
- Corallina Officinalis Extract
- Niacinamide
- Betaine
- Trehalose
- Mannitol
- Citric Acid
- Kaolin
- Coco-Glucoside
- Microcrystalline Cellulose
- Ceramide NP
- Hydrogenated Lecithin
- Glycine
- Serine
- Glutamic Acid
- Phytosphingosine
- Aspartic Acid
- Leucine
- Alanine
- Lysine
- Arginine
- Tyrosine
- Phenylalanine
- Proline
- Threonine
- Valine
- Isoleucine
- Histidine
- Cysteine
- Methionine
- Diamond Powder
- 1
- 2-Hexanediol
- Sodium Phytate
- Sodium Citrate
- Zea Mays (Corn) Starch
- Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
- Butylene Glycol
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil
- Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil
- Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil
- Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
