Phyto A+ Brightening Treatment
SkinCeuticals
Moisturizer
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:
11 of 38
Recommended for dry, normal, oily, combination, sensitive, dehydrated, sensitized, discoloration, dull, acne skin
Unverified
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:
Green Tea
Match score: 0.07
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.32
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
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
Azelaic Acid
Match score: 0.20
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Niacinamide
Match score: 0.24
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Squalane
Match score: 0.20
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
Match score: 0.07
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
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
Butylene Glycol
Match score: 0.24
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Lactic Acid
Match score: 0.10
(Type: Exfoliant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Tocopherol
Match score: 0.24
(Type: Antioxidant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Lightweight moisturizer helps soothe and correct out of balance and redness prone skin to improve brightness, texture, and clarity
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Azelaic Acid
(Match: 0.68,
Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Niacinamide
(Match: 0.68,
Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
View Detailed Evidence
Azelaic Acid
Functions:
Anti-Inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Tyrosinase Inhibitor, Keratolytic
Concerns Addressed:
Acne, Rosacea, Hyperpigmentation, Redness, Uneven Texture, Post-Inflammatory Marks
Niacinamide
Functions:
Barrier support, Sebum regulation, Brightening, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging
Concerns Addressed:
Acne, Hyperpigmentation, Large pores, Redness, Uneven skin tone, Fine lines, Dullness
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:
Green Tea
Match score: 0.44
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.40
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Propylene Glycol
Match score: 0.10
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Squalane
Match score: 0.40
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
Match score: 0.10
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylyl Glycol
Match score: 0.10
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Butylene Glycol
Match score: 0.10
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Lactic Acid
Match score: 0.36
(Type: Exfoliant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Tocopherol
Match score: 0.48
(Type: Antioxidant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
This daily corrective treatment visibly reduces excess oil , blemishes, and post acne marks, while smoothing skin and minimizing the appearance of pores for enhanced clarity and brightness
Unverified
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:
Green Tea
Match score: 0.25
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.30
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
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
Azelaic Acid
Match score: 0.47
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Niacinamide
Match score: 0.50
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Squalane
Match score: 0.33
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
Match score: 0.14
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylyl Glycol
Match score: 0.14
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
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
Lactic Acid
Match score: 0.33
(Type: Exfoliant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Tocopherol
Match score: 0.36
(Type: Antioxidant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Phyto A+ Brightening Treatment is an oil free, lightweight moisturizer formulated with 2% alpha arbutin, 3% azelaic acid, and a 5.75% Phyto botanical blend that work together to target key factors of surface imperfections and dullness
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Niacinamide
(Match: 0.61,
Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Azelaic Acid
(Match: 0.52,
Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
View Detailed Evidence
Niacinamide
Functions:
Barrier support, Sebum regulation, Brightening, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging
Concerns Addressed:
Acne, Hyperpigmentation, Large pores, Redness, Uneven skin tone, Fine lines, Dullness
Azelaic Acid
Functions:
Anti-Inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Tyrosinase Inhibitor, Keratolytic
Concerns Addressed:
Acne, Rosacea, Hyperpigmentation, Redness, Uneven Texture, Post-Inflammatory Marks
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:
Green Tea
Match score: 0.30
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.37
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Propylene Glycol
Match score: 0.17
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Squalane
Match score: 0.48
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
Match score: 0.30
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylyl Glycol
Match score: 0.26
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Butylene Glycol
Match score: 0.17
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Lactic Acid
Match score: 0.50
(Type: Exfoliant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Tocopherol
Match score: 0.48
(Type: Antioxidant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ingredients
- Water
- Glycerin
- Isononyl Isononanoate
- Propylene Glycol
- Azelaic Acid
- Niacinamide
- Squalane
- Alpha-Arbutin
- Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
- Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
- Silica Silylate
- Hydroxyacetophenone
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
- Parfum
- Butylene Glycol
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
- Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract
- Sodium Benzoate
- Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
- Sorbitan Isostearate
- Polysorbate 60
- Benzyl Benzoate
- Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Oil
- Lactic Acid
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
- Linalool
- Potassium Sorbate
- Citronellol
- Morus Alba Root Extract
- CI 19140
- CI 42090
- Tocopherol
- Ceramide AP
