Alpha-5 Mela Care Cream
Tiam
Treatment
Fact vs. Fiction
40
Moderate
Trustworthiness
How well the ingredient list supports the product's marketing claims
Marketing Claims Supported by Ingredients:
2 of 5
Ingredients Matched:
11 of 25
Fades both visible and early stage dark spots at once
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Niacinamide
(Match: 0.80,
Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Glycerin
(Match: 0.64,
Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
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Niacinamide
Functions:
Barrier support, Sebum regulation, Brightening, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging
Concerns Addressed:
Acne, Hyperpigmentation, Large pores, Redness, Uneven skin tone, Fine lines, Dullness
Glycerin
Functions:
Hydrating, Barrier Supporting, Soothing, Penetration Enhancing
Concerns Addressed:
Dehydration, Dryness, Tightness, Flaking, Barrier Impairment
View Other Matched Ingredients (9)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Match score: 0.40
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Match score: 0.20
(Type: Peptide,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Cetearyl Alcohol
Match score: 0.20
(Type: Occlusive,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Allantoin
Match score: 0.48
(Type: Barrier Repair,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
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
Butylene Glycol
Match score: 0.40
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Copper Tripeptide-1
Match score: 0.20
(Type: Peptide,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Match score: 0.20
(Type: Peptide,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Match score: 0.20
(Type: Peptide,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Powered by 5% Alpha Arbutin, a potent brightening active that targets dark spots
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Niacinamide
(Match: 0.75,
Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
View Detailed Evidence
Niacinamide
Functions:
Barrier support, Sebum regulation, Brightening, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging
Concerns Addressed:
Acne, Hyperpigmentation, Large pores, Redness, Uneven skin tone, Fine lines, Dullness
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: 0.35
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Match score: 0.35
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Match score: 0.17
(Type: Peptide,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Cetearyl Alcohol
Match score: 0.30
(Type: Occlusive,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Allantoin
Match score: 0.45
(Type: Barrier Repair,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
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
Butylene Glycol
Match score: 0.17
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Copper Tripeptide-1
Match score: 0.08
(Type: Peptide,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Match score: 0.17
(Type: Peptide,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Match score: 0.17
(Type: Peptide,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Targets the melanin causing dark spots, post breakout marks and hyperpigmentation
Unverified
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:
Glycerin
Match score: 0.10
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Match score: 0.10
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Niacinamide
Match score: 0.46
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Match score: 0.10
(Type: Peptide,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Cetearyl Alcohol
Match score: 0.10
(Type: Occlusive,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Allantoin
Match score: 0.14
(Type: Barrier Repair,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Adenosine
Match score: 0.10
(Type: Active Ingredient,
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
Copper Tripeptide-1
Match score: 0.10
(Type: Peptide,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Match score: 0.10
(Type: Peptide,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Match score: 0.10
(Type: Peptide,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Alpha Arbutin works by inhibiting tyrosinase activity, helping to prevent melanin production. It visibly improves dark spots and hyperpigmentation while preventing new ones from forming
Unverified
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:
Glycerin
Match score: 0.22
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Match score: 0.08
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Niacinamide
Match score: 0.42
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Match score: 0.08
(Type: Peptide,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Cetearyl Alcohol
Match score: 0.08
(Type: Occlusive,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Allantoin
Match score: 0.42
(Type: Barrier Repair,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Adenosine
Match score: 0.19
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
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
Copper Tripeptide-1
Match score: 0.08
(Type: Peptide,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Match score: 0.22
(Type: Peptide,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Match score: 0.22
(Type: Peptide,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
This cream provides refreshing hydration while helping improve the appearance of dark spots, post acne marks, and hyperpigmentation. With consistent use, you'll notice a visibly clearer and more even looking complexion
Unverified
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:
Glycerin
Match score: 0.40
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Match score: 0.20
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Niacinamide
Match score: 0.44
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Match score: 0.13
(Type: Peptide,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Cetearyl Alcohol
Match score: 0.20
(Type: Occlusive,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Allantoin
Match score: 0.31
(Type: Barrier Repair,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Adenosine
Match score: 0.33
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Butylene Glycol
Match score: 0.22
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Copper Tripeptide-1
Match score: 0.09
(Type: Peptide,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Match score: 0.13
(Type: Peptide,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Match score: 0.13
(Type: Peptide,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ingredients
- Water(Aqua)
- Dipropylene Glycol
- Alpha-Arbutin(5%)
- Glycerin
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Niacinamide
- 1
- 2-Hexanediol
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Carbomer
- Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
- Tromethamine
- Xanthan Gum
- Allantoin
- Adenosine
- Glutathione
- Hippophae Rhamnoides Water
- Butylene Glycol
- Aronia Melanocarpa Fruit Extract
- Copper Tripeptide-1
- Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
- Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
- Palmitoyl tripeptide-1
- Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
