Aloe 2% + NAG 2% Solution
The Ordinary
Serum
water-based
Fact vs. Fiction
33
Low
Trustworthiness
How well the ingredient list supports the product's marketing claims
Marketing Claims Supported by Ingredients:
1 of 3
Ingredients Matched:
5 of 18
Incorporates aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder for hydration
Unverified
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: 0.06
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.44
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Match score: 0.06
(Type: Peptide,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Pentylene Glycol
Match score: 0.36
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Lactic Acid
Match score: 0.06
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Contains N acetyl glucosamine (NAG), a biotechnology derived ingredient that has been shown to effectively target the appearance of uneven skin tone
Minimal Support
Supported by:
Green Tea
(Match: 0.58,
Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
View Detailed Evidence
Green Tea
Functions:
soothing, antioxidant, free radical protection
Concerns Addressed:
irritation, redness, sensitivity, inflammation
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:
Glycerin
Match score: 0.40
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Match score: 0.46
(Type: Peptide,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
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
Lactic Acid
Match score: 0.43
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Formulated for blemish prone skin. It reduces the appearance of post acne marks through the inclusion of ingredients that target the look and feel of both uneven skin tone and texture, while also helping to reduce the appearance of pores, and strengthening skin barrier.
Unverified
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: 0.18
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.12
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Match score: 0.24
(Type: Peptide,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Pentylene Glycol
Match score: 0.14
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Lactic Acid
Match score: 0.16
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ingredients
- Water
- Propanediol
- Glycerin
- Dipropylene Glycol
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
- Acetyl Glucosamine
- Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
- Biosaccharide Gum-2
- Pentylene Glycol
- Xanthan Gum
- Isoceteth-20
- Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone
- Sodium Lactate
- Lactic Acid
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Phenoxyethanol
- Chlorphenesin
