Oil-Free Moisturizer
Paula's Choice
Moisturizer
cream
Fact vs. Fiction
62
High
Trustworthiness
How well the ingredient list supports the product's marketing claims
Marketing Claims Supported by Ingredients:
5 of 8
Ingredients Matched:
15 of 35
This non
Unverified
View Other Matched Ingredients (15)
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
Glycerin
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Cetearyl Alcohol
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Occlusive,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Licorice Root Extract
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Niacinamide
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ceramides
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ceramides
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ceramides
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Sodium Hyaluronate
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ceramides
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Panthenol
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Sodium Pca
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Adenosine
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
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
Isohexadecane
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
For breakout
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Niacinamide
★
(Match: 1.00,
Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
View Detailed Evidence
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 (14)
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
Glycerin
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Cetearyl Alcohol
Match score: 0.13
(Type: Occlusive,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Licorice Root Extract
Match score: 0.13
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ceramides
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ceramides
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ceramides
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Sodium Hyaluronate
Match score: 0.13
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ceramides
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Panthenol
Match score: 0.13
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Sodium Pca
Match score: 0.13
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Adenosine
Match score: 0.13
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Citric Acid
Match score: 0.13
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Isohexadecane
Match score: 0.13
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
greasy moisturizer provides water
Unverified
View Other Matched Ingredients (15)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Green Tea
Match score: 0.17
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.17
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Cetearyl Alcohol
Match score: 0.17
(Type: Occlusive,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Licorice Root Extract
Match score: 0.17
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Niacinamide
Match score: 0.17
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ceramides
Match score: 0.17
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ceramides
Match score: 0.17
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ceramides
Match score: 0.17
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Sodium Hyaluronate
Match score: 0.17
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ceramides
Match score: 0.17
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Panthenol
Match score: 0.17
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Sodium Pca
Match score: 0.17
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Adenosine
Match score: 0.17
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
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
Isohexadecane
Match score: 0.17
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
prone skin, blackheads, dehydration, sensitive skin
Minimal Support
Supported by:
Glycerin
(Match: 0.56,
Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
View Detailed Evidence
Glycerin
Functions:
hydration, moisture retention
View Other Matched Ingredients (14)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Green Tea
Match score: 0.07
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Cetearyl Alcohol
Match score: 0.13
(Type: Occlusive,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Licorice Root Extract
Match score: 0.20
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Niacinamide
Match score: 0.20
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ceramides
Match score: 0.13
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ceramides
Match score: 0.13
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ceramides
Match score: 0.13
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Sodium Hyaluronate
Match score: 0.40
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ceramides
Match score: 0.13
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Panthenol
Match score: 0.40
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Sodium Pca
Match score: 0.40
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Adenosine
Match score: 0.07
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
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
Isohexadecane
Match score: 0.07
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Niacinamide, a pore minimizer, improves tone and eliminates dryness.
Strong Support
Supported by:
Licorice Root Extract
★
(Match: 0.92,
Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Niacinamide
★
(Match: 0.92,
Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
View Detailed Evidence
Licorice Root Extract
Functions:
brightening, soothing
Concerns Addressed:
hyperpigmentation, uneven skin tone, dark spots, sun damage, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, irritation, redness, sensitivity, inflammation
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 (13)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Green Tea
Match score: 0.49
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.21
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Cetearyl Alcohol
Match score: 0.37
(Type: Occlusive,
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
Ceramides
Match score: 0.21
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
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
Sodium Hyaluronate
Match score: 0.37
(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
Panthenol
Match score: 0.37
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Sodium Pca
Match score: 0.37
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Adenosine
Match score: 0.49
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
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
Isohexadecane
Match score: 0.37
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
prone skin—without adding oil, clogging pores or making breakouts worse
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Niacinamide
(Match: 0.74,
Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
View Detailed Evidence
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 (14)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Green Tea
Match score: 0.05
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.05
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Cetearyl Alcohol
Match score: 0.05
(Type: Occlusive,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Licorice Root Extract
Match score: 0.24
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ceramides
Match score: 0.05
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ceramides
Match score: 0.05
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ceramides
Match score: 0.05
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Sodium Hyaluronate
Match score: 0.05
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ceramides
Match score: 0.05
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Panthenol
Match score: 0.05
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Sodium Pca
Match score: 0.05
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Adenosine
Match score: 0.05
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Citric Acid
Match score: 0.05
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Isohexadecane
Match score: 0.05
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
light hydration, eliminates dry, flaky patches, and visibly corrects issues unique to acne
Unverified
View Other Matched Ingredients (15)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Green Tea
Match score: 0.03
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.40
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Cetearyl Alcohol
Match score: 0.10
(Type: Occlusive,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Licorice Root Extract
Match score: 0.13
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Niacinamide
Match score: 0.40
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ceramides
Match score: 0.07
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ceramides
Match score: 0.07
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ceramides
Match score: 0.07
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
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
Ceramides
Match score: 0.07
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Panthenol
Match score: 0.24
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Sodium Pca
Match score: 0.24
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Adenosine
Match score: 0.03
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Citric Acid
Match score: 0.03
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Isohexadecane
Match score: 0.03
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Naturally soothing antioxidants, sourced from pumpkin and blueberry calm redness, while ceramides strengthen skin’s surface
Minimal Support
Supported by:
Green Tea
(Match: 0.58,
Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
View Detailed Evidence
Green Tea
Functions:
soothing, antioxidant, free radical protection
Concerns Addressed:
irritation, redness, sensitivity, inflammation
View Other Matched Ingredients (14)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Glycerin
Match score: 0.07
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Cetearyl Alcohol
Match score: 0.07
(Type: Occlusive,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Licorice Root Extract
Match score: 0.49
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Niacinamide
Match score: 0.04
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ceramides
Match score: 0.22
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ceramides
Match score: 0.22
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ceramides
Match score: 0.22
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Sodium Hyaluronate
Match score: 0.07
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ceramides
Match score: 0.22
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Panthenol
Match score: 0.07
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Sodium Pca
Match score: 0.07
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Adenosine
Match score: 0.04
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Citric Acid
Match score: 0.04
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Isohexadecane
Match score: 0.04
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ingredients
- Water
- Ethyl Macadamiate
- Glycerin
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Propanediol
- Triethylhexanoin
- Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Peg-100 Stearate
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root
- Hydrolyzed Pumpkin Seedcake
- Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
- Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
- Prunus Serotina Fruit Extract
- Niacinamide
- Tripeptide-29
- Ceramide NP
- Ceramide AP
- Ceramide EOP
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Phytosphingosine
- Cholesterol
- Panthenol
- Sodium PCA
- Adenosine
- Lecithin
- Arginine
- Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
- Sodium Gluconate
- Citric Acid
- Isohexadecane
- Xanthan Gum
- Carbomer
- Phenoxyethanol
- Ethylhexylglycerin
