Biolumin-C Vitamin C Serum
Dermalogica
Serum
water-based
Fact vs. Fiction
67
High
Trustworthiness
How well the ingredient list supports the product's marketing claims
Marketing Claims Supported by Ingredients:
4 of 6
Ingredients Matched:
12 of 32
Prevents and corrects free radical damage
Strong Support
Supported by:
Green Tea
★
(Match: 0.93,
Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Tocopherol
(Match: 0.80,
Type: Antioxidant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
View Detailed Evidence
Green Tea
Functions:
soothing, antioxidant, free radical protection
Concerns Addressed:
irritation, redness, sensitivity, inflammation
Tocopherol
Functions:
Antioxidant, Moisturizing, Skin Protecting, Healing
Concerns Addressed:
Environmental Damage, Dryness, Rough Texture, Minor Wounds, Scars
View Other Matched Ingredients (10)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Glycerin
Match score: 0.11
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
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: 0.11
(Type: Exfoliant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Sodium Pca
Match score: 0.11
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Licorice Derivative
Match score: 0.11
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Trehalose
Match score: 0.11
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Match score: 0.11
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
Match score: 0.11
(Type: Emollient,
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
Caprylyl Glycol
Match score: 0.11
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Exfoliates and reduces unbalanced pigmentation
Unverified
View Other Matched Ingredients (12)
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
Glycerin
Match score: 0.13
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
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
Lactic Acid
Match score: 0.40
(Type: Exfoliant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Sodium Pca
Match score: 0.13
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Tocopherol
Match score: 0.13
(Type: Antioxidant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Licorice Derivative
Match score: 0.13
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Trehalose
Match score: 0.13
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Match score: 0.13
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
Match score: 0.13
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Pentylene Glycol
Match score: 0.13
(Type: Humectant,
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
Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Lactic Acid
(Match: 0.65,
Type: Exfoliant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
View Detailed Evidence
Lactic Acid
Functions:
AHA exfoliant, Humectant, Brightening, Texture Improving
Concerns Addressed:
Rough Texture, Dullness, Minor Hyperpigmentation, Fine Lines, Dryness
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: 0.12
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.18
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Butylene Glycol
Match score: 0.12
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Sodium Pca
Match score: 0.12
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Tocopherol
Match score: 0.18
(Type: Antioxidant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Licorice Derivative
Match score: 0.12
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Trehalose
Match score: 0.12
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Match score: 0.18
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
Match score: 0.18
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Pentylene Glycol
Match score: 0.12
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylyl Glycol
Match score: 0.18
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Recommended for all skin types, fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, loss of firmness and elasticity, and uneven texture
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Lactic Acid
(Match: 0.68,
Type: Exfoliant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
View Detailed Evidence
Lactic Acid
Functions:
AHA exfoliant, Humectant, Brightening, Texture Improving
Concerns Addressed:
Rough Texture, Dullness, Minor Hyperpigmentation, Fine Lines, Dryness
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: 0.16
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.20
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
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
Sodium Pca
Match score: 0.16
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Tocopherol
Match score: 0.36
(Type: Antioxidant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Licorice Derivative
Match score: 0.16
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Trehalose
Match score: 0.16
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Match score: 0.20
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
Match score: 0.20
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Pentylene Glycol
Match score: 0.16
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylyl Glycol
Match score: 0.20
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
High performance serum enhances skin’s natural defense system to brighten, firm and help dramatically reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
Unverified
View Other Matched Ingredients (12)
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: 0.20
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Butylene Glycol
Match score: 0.07
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Lactic Acid
Match score: 0.37
(Type: Exfoliant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Sodium Pca
Match score: 0.07
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Tocopherol
Match score: 0.20
(Type: Antioxidant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Licorice Derivative
Match score: 0.07
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Trehalose
Match score: 0.07
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Match score: 0.07
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
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
Pentylene Glycol
Match score: 0.07
(Type: Humectant,
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
Advanced biotechnology and an ultra stable Vitamin C complex work synergistically to enhance bioavailability of Vitamin C to fight oxidative stress and the appearance of skin aging before it starts
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Tocopherol
(Match: 0.77,
Type: Antioxidant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
View Detailed Evidence
Tocopherol
Functions:
Antioxidant, Moisturizing, Skin Protecting, Healing
Concerns Addressed:
Environmental Damage, Dryness, Rough Texture, Minor Wounds, Scars
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: 0.33
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.41
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Butylene Glycol
Match score: 0.25
(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
Sodium Pca
Match score: 0.25
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Licorice Derivative
Match score: 0.22
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Trehalose
Match score: 0.19
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Match score: 0.22
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
Match score: 0.19
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Pentylene Glycol
Match score: 0.25
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylyl Glycol
Match score: 0.25
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ingredients
- Water
- Glycerin
- Butylene Glycol
- Ethoxydiglycol
- Lactic Acid
- Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
- Sodium PCA
- Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
- Sophora Japonica Flower Extract
- Ascorbyl Methylsilanol Pectinate
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Tocopherol
- Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
- Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate
- Trehalose
- Polyacrylate-13
- Propanediol
- Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Polyisobutene
- Methylpropanediol
- Carrageenan
- Pentylene Glycol
- Glyceryl Polyacrylate
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
- Xanthan Gum
- Polysorbate 20
- Limonene
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Phenoxyethanol
