Skin Utility Balm

Prequel

Moisturizer
balm

Fact vs. Fiction

83 Very High Trustworthiness
How well the ingredient list supports the product's marketing claims
Marketing Claims Supported by Ingredients: 5 of 6
Ingredients Matched: 11 of 42
Hydrating
Minimal Support
Supported by:
Glycerin
(Match: 1.00, Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
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Glycerin
Functions: hydration, moisture retention
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The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:

Cetearyl Alcohol
Match score: 0.17 (Type: Occlusive, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ceramides
Match score: 0.17 (Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ceramides
Match score: 0.17 (Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Centella Asiatica Extract
Match score: 0.00 (Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Match score: 0.50 (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
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Match score: 0.00 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Lactic Acid
Match score: 0.00 (Type: Active Ingredient, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylyl Glycol
Match score: 0.00 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Tocopherol
Match score: 0.33 (Type: Antioxidant, Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
lasting comfort
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:

Cetearyl Alcohol
Match score: 0.00 (Type: Occlusive, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.00 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ceramides
Match score: 0.00 (Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ceramides
Match score: 0.00 (Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Centella Asiatica Extract
Match score: 0.00 (Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
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
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Match score: 0.00 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Lactic Acid
Match score: 0.00 (Type: Active Ingredient, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylyl Glycol
Match score: 0.00 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Tocopherol
Match score: 0.00 (Type: Antioxidant, Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Non greasy with no heavy, sticky, or tacky residue
Minimal Support
Supported by:
Tocopherol
(Match: 0.62, Type: Antioxidant, Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
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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:

Cetearyl Alcohol
Match score: 0.07 (Type: Occlusive, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.15 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ceramides
Match score: 0.07 (Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ceramides
Match score: 0.07 (Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Centella Asiatica Extract
Match score: 0.07 (Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Match score: 0.15 (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
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Match score: 0.22 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Lactic Acid
Match score: 0.15 (Type: Active Ingredient, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
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
Multi purpose balm hydrates dry, cracked, chapped, and chafed skin
Minimal Support
Supported by:
Glycerin
(Match: 0.51, Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
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Glycerin
Functions: hydration, moisture retention
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:

Cetearyl Alcohol
Match score: 0.14 (Type: Occlusive, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ceramides
Match score: 0.14 (Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ceramides
Match score: 0.14 (Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Centella Asiatica Extract
Match score: 0.29 (Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Match score: 0.40 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Citric Acid
Match score: 0.05 (Type: Active Ingredient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
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
Lactic Acid
Match score: 0.00 (Type: Active Ingredient, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylyl Glycol
Match score: 0.10 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Tocopherol
Match score: 0.34 (Type: Antioxidant, Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
A multi purpose, occlusive skin protectant balm that relieves dehydrated, sensitized and compromised skin
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Centella Asiatica Extract
(Match: 0.71, Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Glycerin
(Match: 0.61, Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
(Match: 0.61, Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Tocopherol
(Match: 0.56, Type: Antioxidant, Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
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Centella Asiatica Extract
Functions: soothing, redness reduction, wound healing
Concerns Addressed: irritation, redness, sensitivity, inflammation, compromised barrier, weakened skin
Glycerin
Functions: hydration, moisture retention
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Functions: hydration
Tocopherol
Functions: Antioxidant, Moisturizing, Skin Protecting, Healing
Concerns Addressed: Environmental Damage, Dryness, Rough Texture, Minor Wounds, Scars
View Other Matched Ingredients (7)

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

Cetearyl Alcohol
Match score: 0.47 (Type: Occlusive, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ceramides
Match score: 0.33 (Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ceramides
Match score: 0.33 (Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Citric Acid
Match score: 0.24 (Type: Active Ingredient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Match score: 0.38 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Lactic Acid
Match score: 0.28 (Type: Active Ingredient, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylyl Glycol
Match score: 0.38 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Formulated with dimethicone, shea butter, cica and our lipid complex, this rich balm locks in moisture while reinforcing a healthier skin barrier for long
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Centella Asiatica Extract
(Match: 0.63, Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Tocopherol
(Match: 0.63, Type: Antioxidant, Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Glycerin
(Match: 0.53, Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
View Detailed Evidence
Centella Asiatica Extract
Functions: soothing, redness reduction, wound healing
Concerns Addressed: irritation, redness, sensitivity, inflammation, compromised barrier, weakened skin
Tocopherol
Functions: Antioxidant, Moisturizing, Skin Protecting, Healing
Concerns Addressed: Environmental Damage, Dryness, Rough Texture, Minor Wounds, Scars
Glycerin
Functions: hydration, moisture retention
View Other Matched Ingredients (8)

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

Cetearyl Alcohol
Match score: 0.43 (Type: Occlusive, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ceramides
Match score: 0.33 (Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ceramides
Match score: 0.33 (Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Match score: 0.40 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Citric Acid
Match score: 0.20 (Type: Active Ingredient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Match score: 0.40 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Lactic Acid
Match score: 0.30 (Type: Active Ingredient, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylyl Glycol
Match score: 0.30 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim

Ingredients

Skin Utility Balm