Multi-Antioxidant Radiance Serm

The Ordinary

Serum
water-based

Fact vs. Fiction

60 High Trustworthiness
How well the ingredient list supports the product's marketing claims
Marketing Claims Supported by Ingredients: 3 of 5
Ingredients Matched: 4 of 21
The formulation boosts radiance, while helping to fade visible dark spots and smooth the look of skin texture
Unverified
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:

Ginseng
Match score: 0.33 (Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.24 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Citric Acid
Match score: 0.12 (Type: Active Ingredient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylyl Glycol
Match score: 0.28 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Multi active radiance serum works to combat environmental stressors, like pollution and smog, which can make skin look dull and prematurely aged
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:

Ginseng
Match score: 0.06 (Type: Botanical Extract, 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
Citric Acid
Match score: 0.06 (Type: Active Ingredient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylyl Glycol
Match score: 0.06 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Combines a total of 8 technologies, including vitamin C and ginseng, and achieves a multi faceted approach to antioxidant protection suited to use both in the day and at night
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Glycerin
(Match: 0.86, Type: Humectant, Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Ginseng
(Match: 0.65, Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
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Glycerin
Functions: Hydrating, Barrier Supporting, Soothing, Penetration Enhancing
Concerns Addressed: Dehydration, Dryness, Tightness, Flaking, Barrier Impairment
Ginseng
Functions: anti-aging
Concerns Addressed: fine lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, elasticity loss
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:

Citric Acid
Match score: 0.31 (Type: Active Ingredient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylyl Glycol
Match score: 0.46 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
When used at night, it continues to offer antioxidant protection while skin is in its resting and repair stages, working to boost radiance for skin that is visibly more radiant during the day
Minimal Support
Supported by:
Glycerin
(Match: 0.51, 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 (3)

The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:

Ginseng
Match score: 0.44 (Type: Botanical Extract, 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
Caprylyl Glycol
Match score: 0.34 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
When used in the day, the serum textured formulation helps shield against the damaging effects of pollution, while providing barrier strengthening and lasting hydration for enhanced skin resilience
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Ginseng
(Match: 0.58, Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Glycerin
(Match: 0.58, Type: Humectant, Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
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Ginseng
Functions: anti-aging
Concerns Addressed: fine lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, elasticity loss
Glycerin
Functions: Hydrating, Barrier Supporting, Soothing, Penetration Enhancing
Concerns Addressed: Dehydration, Dryness, Tightness, Flaking, Barrier Impairment
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:

Citric Acid
Match score: 0.12 (Type: Active Ingredient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylyl Glycol
Match score: 0.17 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim

Ingredients

Multi-Antioxidant Radiance Serm