Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate Solution 20% in Vitamin F
The Ordinary
Serum
oil-based
Fact vs. Fiction
60
High
Trustworthiness
How well the ingredient list supports the product's marketing claims
Marketing Claims Supported by Ingredients:
3 of 5
Ingredients Matched:
4 of 7
Suited for dry skin
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Vitamin C
(Match: 0.67,
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 (3)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Coconut Alkanes
Match score: 0.33
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Match score: 0.33
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Squalane
Match score: 0.33
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Hydrates and brightens
Unverified
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:
Coconut Alkanes
Match score: 0.06
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Vitamin C
Match score: 0.44
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Match score: 0.06
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Squalane
Match score: 0.06
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Targets dullness, antioxidant support, signs of aging, uneven skin tone
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Vitamin C
★
(Match: 1.00,
Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
View Detailed Evidence
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 (3)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Coconut Alkanes
Match score: 0.07
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Match score: 0.07
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Squalane
Match score: 0.07
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Vitamin F; Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids, to help support your skin’s natural hydration barrier
Unverified
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:
Coconut Alkanes
Match score: 0.04
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Vitamin C
Match score: 0.29
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Match score: 0.04
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Squalane
Match score: 0.04
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Contains an oil soluble vitamin C derivative that converts into vitamin C once applied, giving it less irritation potential
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Vitamin C
(Match: 0.80,
Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
View Detailed Evidence
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 (3)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Coconut Alkanes
Match score: 0.36
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Match score: 0.36
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Squalane
Match score: 0.36
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
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