Phloretin CF with Ferulic Acid
SkinCeuticals
Serum
water-based
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:
3 of 8
Recommended for normal, oily, combination, discoloration, blemishes and aging skin
Unverified
View Other Matched Ingredients (3)
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
Ferulic Acid
Match score: 0.40
(Type: Antioxidant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
In addition to antioxidant protective benefits, Phloretin CF improves the appearance of discoloration, fine lines, and uneven skin tone.
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Ferulic Acid
(Match: 0.71,
Type: Antioxidant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
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Ferulic Acid
Functions:
Antioxidant, Stabilizer, Photoprotection Enhancer
Concerns Addressed:
Environmental Damage, Premature Aging, Fine Lines, Uneven Tone
View Other Matched Ingredients (2)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Green Tea
Match score: 0.33
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Butylene Glycol
Match score: 0.15
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Phloretin CF with Ferulic Acid is a patented daytime vitamin C serum that delivers advanced environmental protection and diminishes the appearance of fine lines and discoloration. U.S. Patent No. 9,248,082
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Ferulic Acid
★
(Match: 0.92,
Type: Antioxidant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
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Ferulic Acid
Functions:
Antioxidant, Stabilizer, Photoprotection Enhancer
Concerns Addressed:
Environmental Damage, Premature Aging, Fine Lines, Uneven Tone
View Other Matched Ingredients (2)
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: 0.24
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Phloretin CF features a patented synergistic combination of 2% phloretin, 10% pure vitamin C (l ascorbic acid), and 0.5% ferulic acid for enhanced protection against atmospheric skin aging, environmental damage and premature signs of aging caused by free radicals from UVA/UVB, infrared radiation (IR A), and ozone pollution (O3)
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Ferulic Acid
(Match: 0.74,
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 (2)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Green Tea
Match score: 0.32
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Butylene Glycol
Match score: 0.16
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ingredients
