Hydra Balm

SkinCeuticals

Moisturizer
balm

Fact vs. Fiction

75 High Trustworthiness
How well the ingredient list supports the product's marketing claims
Marketing Claims Supported by Ingredients: 3 of 4
Ingredients Matched: 6 of 11
Recommended for dry, sensitive and sensitized skin
Unverified
View Other Matched Ingredients (6)

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

Petrolatum
Match score: 0.29 (Type: Occlusive, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Match score: 0.29 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Squalane
Match score: 0.19 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Isopropyl Myristate
Match score: 0.29 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Isopropyl Palmitate
Match score: 0.29 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Bisabolol
Match score: 0.46 (Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
An occlusive, hydrating balm for compromised or very dry skin
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Squalane
(Match: 0.98, Type: Emollient, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Bisabolol
(Match: 0.68, Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
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Squalane
Functions: Moisturizing, Barrier Support, Emollient, Antioxidant
Concerns Addressed: Dryness, Rough Texture, Fine Lines, Barrier Damage, Dehydration
Bisabolol
Functions: Soothing, Anti-Inflammatory, Penetration Enhancing, Antimicrobial
Concerns Addressed: Redness, Irritation, Sensitivity, Inflammation, Sunburn, Minor Wounds
View Other Matched Ingredients (4)

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

Petrolatum
Match score: 0.31 (Type: Occlusive, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Match score: 0.37 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Isopropyl Myristate
Match score: 0.25 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Isopropyl Palmitate
Match score: 0.25 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Uniquely formulated to help lock in moisture, Hydra Balm maintains skin's hydration levels and is an ideal moisturizer for dry skin
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Squalane
(Match: 0.90, Type: Emollient, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Bisabolol
(Match: 0.57, Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
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Squalane
Functions: Moisturizing, Barrier Support, Emollient, Antioxidant
Concerns Addressed: Dryness, Rough Texture, Fine Lines, Barrier Damage, Dehydration
Bisabolol
Functions: Soothing, Anti-Inflammatory, Penetration Enhancing, Antimicrobial
Concerns Addressed: Redness, Irritation, Sensitivity, Inflammation, Sunburn, Minor Wounds
View Other Matched Ingredients (4)

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

Petrolatum
Match score: 0.30 (Type: Occlusive, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Match score: 0.33 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Isopropyl Myristate
Match score: 0.33 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Isopropyl Palmitate
Match score: 0.33 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Featuring aloe vera and squalene to soothe sensitive and very dry skin, this dry skin balm treatment creates a protective barrier to provide relief to dry and itchy skin
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Bisabolol
(Match: 0.80, Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Squalane
(Match: 0.58, Type: Emollient, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
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Bisabolol
Functions: Soothing, Anti-Inflammatory, Penetration Enhancing, Antimicrobial
Concerns Addressed: Redness, Irritation, Sensitivity, Inflammation, Sunburn, Minor Wounds
Squalane
Functions: Moisturizing, Barrier Support, Emollient, Antioxidant
Concerns Addressed: Dryness, Rough Texture, Fine Lines, Barrier Damage, Dehydration
View Other Matched Ingredients (4)

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

Petrolatum
Match score: 0.40 (Type: Occlusive, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Match score: 0.15 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Isopropyl Myristate
Match score: 0.25 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Isopropyl Palmitate
Match score: 0.25 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim

Ingredients

Hydra Balm