Barrier Repair

Dermalogica

Moisturizer
cream

Fact vs. Fiction

100 Very High Trustworthiness
How well the ingredient list supports the product's marketing claims
Marketing Claims Supported by Ingredients: 8 of 8
Ingredients Matched: 8 of 24
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Moderate Support
Supported by:
Glycerin
(Match: 1.00, Type: Humectant, Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
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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:

Cyclopentasiloxane
Match score: 0.00 (Type: Occlusive, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Dimethicone
Match score: 0.00 (Type: Occlusive, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Bisabolol
Match score: 0.33 (Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Butylene Glycol
Match score: 0.00 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Pentylene Glycol
Match score: 0.00 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Tocopherol
Match score: 0.33 (Type: Antioxidant, Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Green Tea
Match score: 0.00 (Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Helps strengthen skin's lipid barrier layer
Strong Support
Supported by:
Glycerin
(Match: 1.00, Type: Humectant, Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Tocopherol
(Match: 0.53, Type: Antioxidant, Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
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Glycerin
Functions: Hydrating, Barrier Supporting, Soothing, Penetration Enhancing
Concerns Addressed: Dehydration, Dryness, Tightness, Flaking, Barrier Impairment
Tocopherol
Functions: Antioxidant, Moisturizing, Skin Protecting, Healing
Concerns Addressed: Environmental Damage, Dryness, Rough Texture, Minor Wounds, Scars
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:

Cyclopentasiloxane
Match score: 0.33 (Type: Occlusive, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Dimethicone
Match score: 0.33 (Type: Occlusive, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Bisabolol
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
Pentylene Glycol
Match score: 0.11 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Green Tea
Match score: 0.00 (Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Creates a shield against environmental assault
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Tocopherol
(Match: 1.00, Type: Antioxidant, Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Bisabolol
(Match: 0.93, Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Green Tea
(Match: 0.93, Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Cyclopentasiloxane
(Match: 0.56, Type: Occlusive, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Glycerin
(Match: 0.56, Type: Humectant, Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
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Tocopherol
Functions: Antioxidant, Moisturizing, Skin Protecting, Healing
Concerns Addressed: Environmental Damage, Dryness, Rough Texture, Minor Wounds, Scars
Bisabolol
Functions: Soothing, Anti-Inflammatory, Penetration Enhancing, Antimicrobial
Concerns Addressed: Redness, Irritation, Sensitivity, Inflammation, Sunburn, Minor Wounds
Green Tea
Functions: soothing, antioxidant, free radical protection
Concerns Addressed: irritation, redness, sensitivity, inflammation
Cyclopentasiloxane
Functions: barrier protection
Glycerin
Functions: Hydrating, Barrier Supporting, Soothing, Penetration Enhancing
Concerns Addressed: Dehydration, Dryness, Tightness, Flaking, Barrier Impairment
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:

Dimethicone
Match score: 0.33 (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
Pentylene Glycol
Match score: 0.33 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Helps fortify sensitized skin with a damaged barrier
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Bisabolol
(Match: 1.00, Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Glycerin
(Match: 1.00, Type: Humectant, Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Tocopherol
(Match: 1.00, Type: Antioxidant, Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Cyclopentasiloxane
(Match: 0.90, Type: Occlusive, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Green Tea
(Match: 0.80, Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Dimethicone
(Match: 0.70, Type: Occlusive, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
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Bisabolol
Functions: Soothing, Anti-Inflammatory, Penetration Enhancing, Antimicrobial
Concerns Addressed: Redness, Irritation, Sensitivity, Inflammation, Sunburn, Minor Wounds
Glycerin
Functions: Hydrating, Barrier Supporting, Soothing, Penetration Enhancing
Concerns Addressed: Dehydration, Dryness, Tightness, Flaking, Barrier Impairment
Tocopherol
Functions: Antioxidant, Moisturizing, Skin Protecting, Healing
Concerns Addressed: Environmental Damage, Dryness, Rough Texture, Minor Wounds, Scars
Cyclopentasiloxane
Functions: barrier protection
Green Tea
Functions: soothing, antioxidant, free radical protection
Concerns Addressed: irritation, redness, sensitivity, inflammation
Dimethicone
Functions: barrier protection, breathable occlusion
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:

Butylene Glycol
Match score: 0.33 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Pentylene Glycol
Match score: 0.33 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Creates a smooth, even base on skin, making it a great make
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Bisabolol
(Match: 1.00, Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Green Tea
(Match: 1.00, Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Glycerin
(Match: 0.95, Type: Humectant, Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Tocopherol
(Match: 0.80, Type: Antioxidant, Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Cyclopentasiloxane
(Match: 0.65, Type: Occlusive, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Dimethicone
(Match: 0.65, Type: Occlusive, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Butylene Glycol
(Match: 0.51, Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Pentylene Glycol
(Match: 0.51, Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
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Bisabolol
Functions: Soothing, Anti-Inflammatory, Penetration Enhancing, Antimicrobial
Concerns Addressed: Redness, Irritation, Sensitivity, Inflammation, Sunburn, Minor Wounds
Green Tea
Functions: soothing, antioxidant, free radical protection
Concerns Addressed: irritation, redness, sensitivity, inflammation
Glycerin
Functions: Hydrating, Barrier Supporting, Soothing, Penetration Enhancing
Concerns Addressed: Dehydration, Dryness, Tightness, Flaking, Barrier Impairment
Tocopherol
Functions: Antioxidant, Moisturizing, Skin Protecting, Healing
Concerns Addressed: Environmental Damage, Dryness, Rough Texture, Minor Wounds, Scars
Cyclopentasiloxane
Functions: barrier protection
Dimethicone
Functions: barrier protection, breathable occlusion
Butylene Glycol
Functions: hydration
Pentylene Glycol
Functions: hydration
Recommended for all skin types, dryness and dehydration, sensitivity and redness
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Glycerin
(Match: 0.80, Type: Humectant, Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Bisabolol
(Match: 0.57, Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Tocopherol
(Match: 0.57, Type: Antioxidant, Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Green Tea
(Match: 0.57, Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
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Glycerin
Functions: Hydrating, Barrier Supporting, Soothing, Penetration Enhancing
Concerns Addressed: Dehydration, Dryness, Tightness, Flaking, Barrier Impairment
Bisabolol
Functions: Soothing, Anti-Inflammatory, Penetration Enhancing, Antimicrobial
Concerns Addressed: Redness, Irritation, Sensitivity, Inflammation, Sunburn, Minor Wounds
Tocopherol
Functions: Antioxidant, Moisturizing, Skin Protecting, Healing
Concerns Addressed: Environmental Damage, Dryness, Rough Texture, Minor Wounds, Scars
Green Tea
Functions: soothing, antioxidant, free radical protection
Concerns Addressed: irritation, redness, sensitivity, inflammation
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:

Cyclopentasiloxane
Match score: 0.29 (Type: Occlusive, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Dimethicone
Match score: 0.29 (Type: Occlusive, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Butylene Glycol
Match score: 0.46 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Pentylene Glycol
Match score: 0.46 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
UltraCalming Complex contains Oat and botanical actives to help minimize discomfort
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Bisabolol
(Match: 0.75, Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Green Tea
(Match: 0.59, Type: Botanical Extract, 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
Green Tea
Functions: soothing, antioxidant, free radical protection
Concerns Addressed: irritation, redness, sensitivity, inflammation
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:

Cyclopentasiloxane
Match score: 0.09 (Type: Occlusive, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Dimethicone
Match score: 0.09 (Type: Occlusive, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Butylene Glycol
Match score: 0.09 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.27 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Pentylene Glycol
Match score: 0.09 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Tocopherol
Match score: 0.27 (Type: Antioxidant, Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Unique anhydrous (waterless) moisturizer after toning to help shield against skin stress triggers
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Tocopherol
(Match: 0.68, Type: Antioxidant, Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
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Tocopherol
Functions: Antioxidant, Moisturizing, Skin Protecting, Healing
Concerns Addressed: Environmental Damage, Dryness, Rough Texture, Minor Wounds, Scars
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:

Cyclopentasiloxane
Match score: 0.10 (Type: Occlusive, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Dimethicone
Match score: 0.10 (Type: Occlusive, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Bisabolol
Match score: 0.21 (Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
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
Glycerin
Match score: 0.25 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Pentylene Glycol
Match score: 0.10 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Green Tea
Match score: 0.05 (Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim

Ingredients

Barrier Repair