Hyaluronic Acid Intensifier Multi-Glycan

SkinCeuticals

Serum
water-based

Fact vs. Fiction

50 Moderate Trustworthiness
How well the ingredient list supports the product's marketing claims
Marketing Claims Supported by Ingredients: 3 of 6
Ingredients Matched: 12 of 32
Instantly, skin is plumped and rehydrated for up to 24 hours
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Tocopherol
(Match: 0.75, Type: Antioxidant, Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Glycerin
(Match: 0.69, Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Hyaluronic Acid
(Match: 0.69, Type: Humectant, Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
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Tocopherol
Functions: Antioxidant, Moisturizing, Skin Protecting, Healing
Concerns Addressed: Environmental Damage, Dryness, Rough Texture, Minor Wounds, Scars
Glycerin
Functions: hydration, moisture retention
Hyaluronic Acid
Functions: hydration, deep hydration, water binding
Concerns Addressed: dryness, dehydration, flakiness
View Other Matched Ingredients (9)

The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:

Dimethicone
Match score: 0.32 (Type: Occlusive, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Propylene Glycol
Match score: 0.48 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Licorice Derivative
Match score: 0.21 (Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Match score: 0.37 (Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Low - Anecdotal evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Sodium Hyaluronate
Match score: 0.48 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylyl Glycol
Match score: 0.32 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Match score: 0.32 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Adenosine
Match score: 0.21 (Type: Active Ingredient, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Pentylene Glycol
Match score: 0.48 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Recommended for dry, normal, oily, combination, sensitive, dehydrated, aging
Minimal Support
Supported by:
Adenosine
(Match: 0.61, Type: Active Ingredient, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
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Adenosine
Functions: anti-aging
Concerns Addressed: fine lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, elasticity loss
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:

Dimethicone
Match score: 0.08 (Type: Occlusive, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.28 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Propylene Glycol
Match score: 0.24 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Licorice Derivative
Match score: 0.04 (Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Match score: 0.04 (Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Low - Anecdotal 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
Tocopherol
Match score: 0.19 (Type: Antioxidant, Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylyl Glycol
Match score: 0.04 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Hyaluronic Acid
Match score: 0.33 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Match score: 0.04 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Pentylene Glycol
Match score: 0.24 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Over time, elasticity and firmness are renewed, plus facial contours are more defined
Unverified
View Other Matched Ingredients (12)

The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:

Dimethicone
Match score: 0.11 (Type: Occlusive, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.11 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Propylene Glycol
Match score: 0.11 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Licorice Derivative
Match score: 0.11 (Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Match score: 0.11 (Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Low - Anecdotal evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Sodium Hyaluronate
Match score: 0.11 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Tocopherol
Match score: 0.17 (Type: Antioxidant, Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylyl Glycol
Match score: 0.11 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Hyaluronic Acid
Match score: 0.11 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Match score: 0.11 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Adenosine
Match score: 0.47 (Type: Active Ingredient, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Pentylene Glycol
Match score: 0.11 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Next generation corrective serum proven to amplify the skin’s own hyaluronic acid levels by 30%
Unverified
View Other Matched Ingredients (12)

The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:

Dimethicone
Match score: 0.09 (Type: Occlusive, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.09 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Propylene Glycol
Match score: 0.09 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Licorice Derivative
Match score: 0.04 (Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Match score: 0.18 (Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Low - Anecdotal evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Sodium Hyaluronate
Match score: 0.09 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Tocopherol
Match score: 0.18 (Type: Antioxidant, Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylyl Glycol
Match score: 0.09 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Hyaluronic Acid
Match score: 0.43 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Match score: 0.09 (Type: Emollient, 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
Pentylene Glycol
Match score: 0.09 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Advanced formula contains a high concentration of 1.3% pure hyaluronic acid, 12% Proxylane™, and new post biotic ferment to increase glycosaminoglycans, such as HA, preserving its levels in skin’s uppermost layers
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Adenosine
(Match: 0.59, Type: Active Ingredient, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Hyaluronic Acid
(Match: 0.54, Type: Humectant, Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
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Adenosine
Functions: anti-aging
Concerns Addressed: fine lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, elasticity loss
Hyaluronic Acid
Functions: hydration, deep hydration, water binding
Concerns Addressed: dryness, dehydration, flakiness
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:

Dimethicone
Match score: 0.23 (Type: Occlusive, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.26 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Propylene Glycol
Match score: 0.26 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Licorice Derivative
Match score: 0.21 (Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Match score: 0.44 (Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Low - Anecdotal evidence)
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
Tocopherol
Match score: 0.44 (Type: Antioxidant, Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylyl Glycol
Match score: 0.28 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Match score: 0.28 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Pentylene Glycol
Match score: 0.26 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Shown to visibly plump skin surface with volume equivalent to 1cc of hyaluronic acid*, this multi dimensional volumizing serum with hyaluronic acid not only plumps and hydrates, but also visibly defines facial contours, fills fine lines and helps stimulate glycans responsible for volume
Unverified
View Other Matched Ingredients (12)

The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:

Dimethicone
Match score: 0.11 (Type: Occlusive, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.16 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Propylene Glycol
Match score: 0.14 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Licorice Derivative
Match score: 0.04 (Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Match score: 0.12 (Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Low - Anecdotal evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Sodium Hyaluronate
Match score: 0.14 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Tocopherol
Match score: 0.32 (Type: Antioxidant, 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
Hyaluronic Acid
Match score: 0.32 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Match score: 0.07 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Adenosine
Match score: 0.37 (Type: Active Ingredient, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Pentylene Glycol
Match score: 0.14 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim

Ingredients

Hyaluronic Acid Intensifier Multi-Glycan