Phloretin CF Gel
SkinCeuticals
Serum
gel
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:
5 of 17
Recommended for dry, normal, combination, sensitive, discoloration, acne and aging skin
Unverified
View Other Matched Ingredients (5)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Green Tea
Match score: 0.11
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Butylene Glycol
Match score: 0.11
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Dimethicone
Match score: 0.11
(Type: Occlusive,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
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
Ferulic Acid
Match score: 0.40
(Type: Antioxidant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
This daily topical vitamin C antioxidant also helps diminish the appearance of discoloration, refine skin texture, and improve skin tone.
Unverified
View Other Matched Ingredients (5)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Green Tea
Match score: 0.31
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Butylene Glycol
Match score: 0.21
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Dimethicone
Match score: 0.28
(Type: Occlusive,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Match score: 0.24
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ferulic Acid
Match score: 0.49
(Type: Antioxidant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
A daytime topical vitamin C gel for the face that provides advanced environmental protection and diminishes the appearance of skin discoloration and fine lines, for overall tone improvement and smoothness
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Ferulic Acid
★
(Match: 0.82,
Type: Antioxidant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
View Detailed Evidence
Ferulic Acid
Functions:
Antioxidant, Stabilizer, Photoprotection Enhancer
Concerns Addressed:
Environmental Damage, Premature Aging, Fine Lines, Uneven Tone
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:
Green Tea
Match score: 0.45
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Butylene Glycol
Match score: 0.28
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Dimethicone
Match score: 0.42
(Type: Occlusive,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Match score: 0.35
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Phloretin CF Gel is a revolutionary antioxidant technology for the face combining 2% phloretin, 10% pure vitamin C (L ascorbic acid), and 0.5% ferulic acid for enhanced protection against atmospheric aging – environmental damage and premature signs of aging caused by free radicals from UVA/UVB radiation
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Ferulic Acid
(Match: 0.78,
Type: Antioxidant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
View Detailed Evidence
Ferulic Acid
Functions:
Antioxidant, Stabilizer, Photoprotection Enhancer
Concerns Addressed:
Environmental Damage, Premature Aging, Fine Lines, Uneven Tone
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:
Green Tea
Match score: 0.41
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
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
Dimethicone
Match score: 0.27
(Type: Occlusive,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Match score: 0.27
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ingredients
- Water
- Dipropylene Glycol
- Butylene Glycol
- Alcohol Denat.
- Ascorbic Acid
- Undecane
- Bis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone
- Dimethicone
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Tridecane
- Phloretin
- Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
- Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer
- Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer
- Ferulic Acid
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Disodium EDTA
