Polyglutamic Acid Serum
The INKEY List
Serum
water-based
Fact vs. Fiction
100
Very High
Trustworthiness
How well the ingredient list supports the product's marketing claims
Marketing Claims Supported by Ingredients:
5 of 5
Ingredients Matched:
9 of 25
For all skin types
Strong Support
Supported by:
Polyglutamic Acid
★
(Match: 1.00,
Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Glycerin
(Match: 0.80,
Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
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Polyglutamic Acid
Functions:
Intense Hydration, Surface Film-Former, Hyaluronidase Inhibitor
Concerns Addressed:
Dehydration, Fine Lines, Dullness, Rough Texture, Sensitivity
Glycerin
Functions:
Hydrating, Barrier Supporting, Soothing, Penetration Enhancing
Concerns Addressed:
Dehydration, Dryness, Tightness, Flaking, Barrier Impairment
View Other Matched Ingredients (7)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Green Tea
Match score: 0.50
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Dimethicone
Match score: 0.50
(Type: Occlusive,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Butylene Glycol
Match score: 0.50
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Isohexadecane
Match score: 0.50
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylyl Glycol
Match score: 0.50
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Hexylene Glycol
Match score: 0.50
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Rice Bran Extract
Match score: 0.50
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Low - Anecdotal evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Targets uneven skin texture and dehydrated skin
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Polyglutamic Acid
★
(Match: 0.88,
Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Glycerin
(Match: 0.64,
Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
View Detailed Evidence
Polyglutamic Acid
Functions:
Intense Hydration, Surface Film-Former, Hyaluronidase Inhibitor
Concerns Addressed:
Dehydration, Fine Lines, Dullness, Rough Texture, Sensitivity
Glycerin
Functions:
Hydrating, Barrier Supporting, Soothing, Penetration Enhancing
Concerns Addressed:
Dehydration, Dryness, Tightness, Flaking, Barrier Impairment
View Other Matched Ingredients (7)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Green Tea
Match score: 0.13
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Dimethicone
Match score: 0.20
(Type: Occlusive,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Butylene Glycol
Match score: 0.48
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Isohexadecane
Match score: 0.13
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylyl Glycol
Match score: 0.13
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Hexylene Glycol
Match score: 0.48
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Rice Bran Extract
Match score: 0.13
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Low - Anecdotal evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Smoothing serum helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines, as well as brighten and even skin tone
Minimal Support
Supported by:
Polyglutamic Acid
(Match: 0.67,
Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
View Detailed Evidence
Polyglutamic Acid
Functions:
Intense Hydration, Surface Film-Former, Hyaluronidase Inhibitor
Concerns Addressed:
Dehydration, Fine Lines, Dullness, Rough Texture, Sensitivity
View Other Matched Ingredients (8)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Green Tea
Match score: 0.08
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Dimethicone
Match score: 0.13
(Type: Occlusive,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Butylene Glycol
Match score: 0.13
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.22
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Isohexadecane
Match score: 0.13
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylyl Glycol
Match score: 0.13
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Hexylene Glycol
Match score: 0.13
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Rice Bran Extract
Match score: 0.13
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Low - Anecdotal evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
This 3% high molecular weight amino polymer is specifically designed to enhance skin moisturization on the surface
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Polyglutamic Acid
(Match: 0.66,
Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Isohexadecane
(Match: 0.61,
Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Glycerin
(Match: 0.56,
Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Caprylyl Glycol
(Match: 0.52,
Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
View Detailed Evidence
Polyglutamic Acid
Functions:
Intense Hydration, Surface Film-Former, Hyaluronidase Inhibitor
Concerns Addressed:
Dehydration, Fine Lines, Dullness, Rough Texture, Sensitivity
Isohexadecane
Functions:
moisturization
Glycerin
Functions:
Hydrating, Barrier Supporting, Soothing, Penetration Enhancing
Concerns Addressed:
Dehydration, Dryness, Tightness, Flaking, Barrier Impairment
Caprylyl Glycol
Functions:
moisturization
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: 0.38
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Dimethicone
Match score: 0.47
(Type: Occlusive,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Butylene Glycol
Match score: 0.33
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Hexylene Glycol
Match score: 0.33
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Rice Bran Extract
Match score: 0.19
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Low - Anecdotal evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
A powerful hydrator for the skin's surface, Polyglutamic Acid can hold 4x more moisture than Hyaluronic Acid, locking in moisture and helping the skin appear instantly smoother
Strong Support
Supported by:
Polyglutamic Acid
★
(Match: 1.00,
Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Glycerin
(Match: 0.74,
Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
View Detailed Evidence
Polyglutamic Acid
Functions:
Intense Hydration, Surface Film-Former, Hyaluronidase Inhibitor
Concerns Addressed:
Dehydration, Fine Lines, Dullness, Rough Texture, Sensitivity
Glycerin
Functions:
Hydrating, Barrier Supporting, Soothing, Penetration Enhancing
Concerns Addressed:
Dehydration, Dryness, Tightness, Flaking, Barrier Impairment
View Other Matched Ingredients (7)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Green Tea
Match score: 0.46
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Dimethicone
Match score: 0.26
(Type: Occlusive,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Butylene Glycol
Match score: 0.34
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Isohexadecane
Match score: 0.37
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylyl Glycol
Match score: 0.29
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Hexylene Glycol
Match score: 0.34
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Rice Bran Extract
Match score: 0.23
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Low - Anecdotal evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ingredients
- Water
- Dimethicone
- Butylene Glycol
- Bis-Peg-12 Dimethicone
- Glycerin
- Polymethylsilsesquioxane
- Polysilicone-11
- Phenoxyethanol
- Polyglutamic Acid
- Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
- Isohexadecane
- Propanediol
- Coco-Glucoside
- Sodium Benzoate
- Hydroxyethylcellulose
- Polysorbate 80
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Potassium Sorbate
- Decyl Glucoside
- Dimethylacrylamide/Acrylic Acid/Polystyrene Ethyl Methacrylate Copolymer
- Sorbitan Oleate
- Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Hexylene Glycol
- Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
