Blackberry Retinol Blemish Serum

Glow Recipe

Serum
water-based

Fact vs. Fiction

80 Very High Trustworthiness
How well the ingredient list supports the product's marketing claims
Marketing Claims Supported by Ingredients: 4 of 5
Ingredients Matched: 7 of 28
prone, sensitive skin
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Tocopherol
(Match: 0.67, 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 (6)

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
Squalane
Match score: 0.22 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Bisabolol
Match score: 0.44 (Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Match score: 0.22 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Retinol
Match score: 0.22 (Type: Active Ingredient, Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
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
Treat breakouts & smooth lines + texture
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Retinol
(Match: 1.00, Type: Active Ingredient, Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
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Retinol
Functions: Cell Turnover, Anti-Aging, Texture Improvement, Acne Treatment
Concerns Addressed: Fine Lines, Wrinkles, Uneven Texture, Hyperpigmentation, Acne, Enlarged Pores
View Other Matched Ingredients (6)

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

Glycerin
Match score: 0.00 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Squalane
Match score: 0.37 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Bisabolol
Match score: 0.04 (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
Tocopherol
Match score: 0.09 (Type: Antioxidant, Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Citric Acid
Match score: 0.04 (Type: Active Ingredient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Targets breakouts, fine lines and texture
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Retinol
(Match: 1.00, Type: Active Ingredient, Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Squalane
(Match: 0.51, Type: Emollient, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
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Retinol
Functions: Cell Turnover, Anti-Aging, Texture Improvement, Acne Treatment
Concerns Addressed: Fine Lines, Wrinkles, Uneven Texture, Hyperpigmentation, Acne, Enlarged Pores
Squalane
Functions: Moisturizing, Barrier Support, Emollient, Antioxidant
Concerns Addressed: Dryness, Rough Texture, Fine Lines, Barrier Damage, Dehydration
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:

Glycerin
Match score: 0.05 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Bisabolol
Match score: 0.10 (Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Match score: 0.05 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Tocopherol
Match score: 0.14 (Type: Antioxidant, Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
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
Triple retinoid is formulated to help visibly clarify blemishes, unclog pores, and diminish the appearance of discoloration and fine lines & wrinkles
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Retinol
(Match: 0.66, Type: Active Ingredient, Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
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Retinol
Functions: Cell Turnover, Anti-Aging, Texture Improvement, Acne Treatment
Concerns Addressed: Fine Lines, Wrinkles, Uneven Texture, Hyperpigmentation, Acne, Enlarged Pores
View Other Matched Ingredients (6)

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

Glycerin
Match score: 0.17 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Squalane
Match score: 0.40 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Bisabolol
Match score: 0.29 (Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Match score: 0.17 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Tocopherol
Match score: 0.29 (Type: Antioxidant, Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
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
Potent yet gentle 0.16% triple retinoid blend of Retinol, Retinal and Retinyl Ester maximizes the clarifying and resurfacing benefits of retinoids, with an infusion of ultra hydrating extracts to soothe and nourish blemish
Unverified
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:

Glycerin
Match score: 0.35 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Squalane
Match score: 0.31 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Bisabolol
Match score: 0.45 (Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Match score: 0.18 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Retinol
Match score: 0.27 (Type: Active Ingredient, Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Tocopherol
Match score: 0.25 (Type: Antioxidant, Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Citric Acid
Match score: 0.08 (Type: Active Ingredient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim

Ingredients

Blackberry Retinol Blemish Serum