Golden Hour

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Serum
water-based

Fact vs. Fiction

100 Very High Trustworthiness
How well the ingredient list supports the product's marketing claims
Marketing Claims Supported by Ingredients: 2 of 2
Ingredients Matched: 16 of 33
For a radiant glow and an improvement in visible discoloration.
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Green Tea
(Match: 1.00, Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Vitamin C
(Match: 1.00, Type: Active Ingredient, Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Allantoin
(Match: 1.00, Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Titanium Dioxide
(Match: 1.00, Type: UV Filter, Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Panthenol
(Match: 0.68, Type: Humectant, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Glycerin
(Match: 0.55, Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Sodium Hyaluronate
(Match: 0.55, Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
(Match: 0.55, Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Low - Anecdotal evidence)
Malic Acid
(Match: 0.55, Type: Active Ingredient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
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Green Tea
Functions: soothing, antioxidant, free radical protection
Concerns Addressed: irritation, redness, sensitivity, inflammation
Vitamin C
Functions: anti-aging, antioxidant protection, collagen synthesis, brightening, antioxidant, free radical protection
Concerns Addressed: fine lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, elasticity loss, dullness, environmental damage, hyperpigmentation, uneven skin tone, dark spots, sun damage, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, dullness
Allantoin
Functions: soothing
Concerns Addressed: irritation, redness, sensitivity, inflammation
Titanium Dioxide
Functions: uv protection, physical/mineral protection, broad spectrum
Concerns Addressed: sun damage, photoaging, sunburn, skin cancer prevention
Panthenol
Functions: hydration
Glycerin
Functions: hydration, moisture retention
Sodium Hyaluronate
Functions: hydration
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
Malic Acid
Functions: exfoliation
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The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:

Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract
Match score: 0.43 (Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Low - Anecdotal evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Lactic Acid
Match score: 0.49 (Type: Active Ingredient, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycolic Acid
Match score: 0.49 (Type: Active Ingredient, Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Tartaric Acid
Match score: 0.43 (Type: Active Ingredient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Citric Acid
Match score: 0.43 (Type: Active Ingredient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Sorbitol
Match score: 0.43 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Match score: 0.49 (Type: Peptide, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
An advanced antioxidant serum delivering gold stabilized Vitamin C, glutathione, and fermented extracts and enzymes with instant hydration benefits to brighten and contribute to a more radiant, even toned complexion
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Vitamin C
(Match: 0.78, Type: Active Ingredient, Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
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Vitamin C
Functions: anti-aging, antioxidant protection, collagen synthesis, brightening, antioxidant, free radical protection
Concerns Addressed: fine lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, elasticity loss, dullness, environmental damage, hyperpigmentation, uneven skin tone, dark spots, sun damage, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, dullness
View Other Matched Ingredients (15)

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

Green Tea
Match score: 0.35 (Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.35 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Sodium Hyaluronate
Match score: 0.33 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
Match score: 0.26 (Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Low - Anecdotal evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract
Match score: 0.24 (Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Low - Anecdotal evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Lactic Acid
Match score: 0.21 (Type: Active Ingredient, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycolic Acid
Match score: 0.21 (Type: Active Ingredient, Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Malic Acid
Match score: 0.19 (Type: Active Ingredient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Tartaric Acid
Match score: 0.14 (Type: Active Ingredient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Citric Acid
Match score: 0.14 (Type: Active Ingredient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Sorbitol
Match score: 0.33 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Panthenol
Match score: 0.40 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Allantoin
Match score: 0.31 (Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Match score: 0.16 (Type: Peptide, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Titanium Dioxide
Match score: 0.45 (Type: UV Filter, Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim

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Golden Hour