Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate Solution 20% in Vitamin F

The Ordinary

Serum
oil-based

Fact vs. Fiction

20 Low Trustworthiness
How well the ingredient list supports the product's marketing claims
Marketing Claims Supported by Ingredients: 1 of 5
Ingredients Matched: 3 of 7
Suited for dry skin
Unverified
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The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:

Coconut Alkanes
Match score: 0.33 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Match score: 0.33 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Squalane
Match score: 0.50 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Hydrates and brightens
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The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:

Coconut Alkanes
Match score: 0.06 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Match score: 0.06 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Squalane
Match score: 0.36 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Targets dullness, antioxidant support, signs of aging, uneven skin tone
Unverified
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The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:

Coconut Alkanes
Match score: 0.07 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Match score: 0.07 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Squalane
Match score: 0.36 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Vitamin F; Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids, to help support your skin’s natural hydration barrier
Minimal Support
Supported by:
Squalane
(Match: 0.63, Type: Emollient, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
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Squalane
Functions: Moisturizing, Barrier Support, Emollient, Antioxidant
Concerns Addressed: Dryness, Rough Texture, Fine Lines, Barrier Damage, Dehydration
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:

Coconut Alkanes
Match score: 0.04 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Match score: 0.04 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Contains an oil soluble vitamin C derivative that converts into vitamin C once applied, giving it less irritation potential
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:

Coconut Alkanes
Match score: 0.36 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Match score: 0.36 (Type: Emollient, 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

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