Index / Browse by concern
Every concern, mapped to the evidence
Five domains, 214 verified entries and growing. Each concern lists the actives and formulas with real data behind them — sourced, priced, and judged plainly.
- 01 Brightening Dullness, dark spots, uneven tone — the actives and formulas with evidence behind the glow. 20% Vitamin C + E Ferulic Acid Serum · Alpha Arbutin 2% + Hyaluronic Acid for Hyperpigmentation · Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% Cream for Redness and Blemish-Prone Skin 32 entries
- 02 Sun & antioxidant defense Free-radical and photodamage protection — what genuinely shields skin, sourced from the literature. 20% Vitamin C + E Ferulic Acid Serum · Glow Maker Vitamin C Serum · Phloretin CF 14 entries
- 03 Anti-aging & firming Collagen support and fine-line work — the ingredients with the deepest clinical record. 1% Retinol Treatment · 20% Vitamin C + E Ferulic Acid Serum · Glow Maker Vitamin C Serum 15 entries
- 04 Acne Breakout and congestion concerns — coverage is early; entries are added as they clear verification. 1% Retinol Treatment · 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant · Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser 22 entries
- 05 Hydration Moisture retention and barrier support — coverage is early; entries are added as they clear verification. Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Hydrating Serum with Ceramides - Hydrating Serum 1.0 oz · Hydro Boost Water Gel - 1.7 oz · Hyaluronic Acid 4 entries
- 06 Redness & sensitive skin Calming reactive, rosacea-prone and easily-irritated skin — the soothing and barrier-supporting actives with evidence behind them, every claim sourced. Soothe-and-support, not a substitute for medical rosacea or eczema care. Azelaic Acid · Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) · Centella Asiatica (Cica) 51 entries
- 07 Barrier repair & moisture Restore and strengthen a compromised or dehydrated moisture barrier — the barrier lipids, humectants and soothers with evidence behind them, every claim sourced. A support-and-restore layer, not a substitute for medical eczema or dermatitis care. Ceramides · Panthenol (Provitamin B5) · Ectoin 41 entries
- 08 Texture & pores Smooth rough, bumpy texture and soften the look of enlarged or clogged pores — the exfoliating acids, retinoids and oil-regulating actives with evidence behind them, every claim sourced. You can refine pores’ appearance, but you can’t shrink them permanently. Salicylic Acid (BHA) · Glycolic Acid (AHA) · Lactic Acid 35 entries