Balancing & Clarifying Serum
The Ordinary
Serum
water-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:
6 of 24
Suited for all skin types
Minimal Support
Supported by:
Glycerin
(Match: 0.64,
Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
View Detailed Evidence
Glycerin
Functions:
Hydrating, Barrier Supporting, Soothing, Penetration Enhancing
Concerns Addressed:
Dehydration, Dryness, Tightness, Flaking, Barrier Impairment
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: 0.40
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Match score: 0.27
(Type: fermented,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Adenosine
Match score: 0.40
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Pentylene Glycol
Match score: 0.40
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Citric Acid
Match score: 0.27
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Targets signs of congestion, dryness, textural irregularities
Unverified
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:
Green Tea
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Match score: 0.10
(Type: fermented,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Adenosine
Match score: 0.29
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.29
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
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
Citric Acid
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Provides visibly clearer skin, by helping to reduce the look of pores, excess oil, and uneven skin texture
Unverified
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:
Green Tea
Match score: 0.18
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Match score: 0.27
(Type: fermented,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Adenosine
Match score: 0.44
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.31
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Pentylene Glycol
Match score: 0.22
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Citric Acid
Match score: 0.11
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Minimizes excess shine, and helps reduce the look of enlarged pores, which can be common concerns for oily skin types
Unverified
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:
Green Tea
Match score: 0.24
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Match score: 0.28
(Type: fermented,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Adenosine
Match score: 0.28
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.36
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Pentylene Glycol
Match score: 0.20
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Citric Acid
Match score: 0.16
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Designed to reduce signs of skin congestion by minimizing excess shine, and improving pore appearance for clearer looking skin
Unverified
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:
Green Tea
Match score: 0.11
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Match score: 0.27
(Type: fermented,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Adenosine
Match score: 0.31
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
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: 0.18
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Citric Acid
Match score: 0.07
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ingredients
- Water
- Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
- Propanediol
- Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
- Carnitine
- Acetyl Glucosamine
- Sarcosine
- Ectoin
- Adenosine
- Polylysine
- Silanetriol
- Glycerin
- Pentylene Glycol
- Sclerotium Gum
- Xanthan Gum
- Isoceteth-20
- Citric Acid
- Sodium Citrate
- Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
- Sodium Chloride
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Sodium Benzoate
- Phenoxyethanol
- Chlorphenesin
