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Veracity HYDRATION BALANCE
Veracity

Veracity HYDRATION BALANCE

Efficacy62/100IrritancyMedium
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1 of 2 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing
18 ingredients credited for this claim
Good support
What the product description says
“HYDRATION BALANCE”
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This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: arginine, biosaccharide gum-1.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: arginine, caprylyl glycol.

Saccharomyces fermentKey activeEffect: HighA product of yeast fermentation. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.3–0.75%
Biosaccharide gum-1Key activeEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin~0.1–0.35%
Sodium hyaluronateKey activeEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.55%
Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerKey activeEffect: HighAttracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.65%
Sodium pcaKey activeEffect: HighNaturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer~0.1–0.45%
Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extractKey activeEffect: HighMushroom extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~1.1–1.6%
Beta-glucanKey activeEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles~0.1–0.4%
ErythritolKey activeEffect: HighHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.55%
GlycerinKey activeEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~4–6.1%
Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronateKey activeEffect: HighAttracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.4–0.95%
ArginineKey activeEffect: HighAn amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin~0.15–0.55%
Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea fermentKey activeEffect: HighA fermented sweet black tea. There is no studies on particular benefits of this ingredient in skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin, and might have some anti-oxidant effect. It is used in skincare for mostly marketing purposes because of the popularity of kombucha drinks~0.55–1.25%
Sodium acetylated hyaluronateKey activeEffect: HighA type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid~0.2–0.75%
Pyrus malus fruit extractKey activeEffect: MediumCan have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content~2.6–3.9%
Vitis vinifera fruit extractKey activeEffect: MediumA plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin, but is less potent than the extract from the seeds~1.3–1.9%
Caprylyl glycolEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.01–0.1%
Pentylene glycolEffect: LowUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture~3.6–5.4%
Sodium lactateUnder-dosedEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product~0.05–0.3%
Anti-aging
1 ingredient credited for this claim
Limited support
What the product description says
“A 5% 4D Hyaluronic Acid intense hydration treatment that addresses the skin symptoms of hormonal imbalances related to low estrogen and low testosterone that often show up as dryness, loss of firmness, thinning skin, and wrinkles.”
Source: N/A

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - beta-glucan - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.

Beta-glucanEffect: LowHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles~0.1–0.4%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract
Medium risk
We flagged 11 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extractA plant extract that can be irritating. It might contain a compound anthocyanin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicalsHigh~1.5–2.3%est.
Curcuma longa root extractA plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritantHigh~0.9–1.35%est.
Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~3.6–5.4%est.
Pyrus malus fruit extractCan have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar contentMedium~2.6–3.9%est.
Vitis vinifera fruit extractA plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin, but is less potent than the extract from the seedsMedium~1.3–1.9%est.
Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerAttracts water into the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.15–0.65%est.
Sodium lactateHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the productMedium~0.05–0.3%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.15%est.
Benzoic acidA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.15%est.
Hexylene glycolHelps create a more spreadable product textureMedium~0.01–0.05%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.01–0.1%est.
Comedogenic
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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4–6.1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Pentylene glycol~3.6–5.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Pyrus malus fruit extract~2.6–3.9%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content

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Betula alba juice~1.9–2.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract~1.5–2.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that can be irritating. It might contain a compound anthocyanin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals

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Vitis vinifera fruit extract~1.3–1.9%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin, but is less potent than the extract from the seeds

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Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract~1.1–1.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Mushroom extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Curcuma longa root extract~0.9–1.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant

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Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment~0.55–1.25%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A fermented sweet black tea. There is no studies on particular benefits of this ingredient in skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin, and might have some anti-oxidant effect. It is used in skincare for mostly marketing purposes because of the popularity of kombucha drinks

More about Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment
Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate~0.4–0.95%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Saccharomyces ferment~0.3–0.75%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A product of yeast fermentation. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Sodium acetylated hyaluronate~0.2–0.75%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid

More about Sodium acetylated hyaluronate
Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer~0.15–0.65%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.55%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

More about Sodium hyaluronate
Erythritol~0.15–0.55%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Arginine~0.15–0.55%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin

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Sodium pca~0.1–0.45%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer

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Beta-glucan~0.1–0.4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryReduces irritationMoisturizingAnti-blemishAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles

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Biosaccharide gum-1~0.1–0.35%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin

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Sodium gluconate~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps stabilize product formulations

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Sodium lactate~0.05–0.3%
Under-dosedIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product

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Propanediol~0.1–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Sclerotium gum~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions

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Xanthan gum~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Benzoic acid~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Hexylene glycol~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a more spreadable product texture

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Caprylyl glycol~0.01–0.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Phenoxyethanol~0.01–0.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

More about Phenoxyethanol
Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Pentylene glycol, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Betula alba juice, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Saccharomyces ferment, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Sodium hyaluronate, Erythritol, Arginine, Sodium pca, Beta-glucan, Biosaccharide gum-1, Sodium gluconate, Sodium lactate, Propanediol, Sclerotium gum, Xanthan gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzoic acid, Hexylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol, Phenoxyethanol

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 18 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Anthocyanin-rich extract from Hibiscus sabdariffa calyx counteracts UVC-caused impairments in ratsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Hibiscus sabdariffa L. – A phytochemical and pharmacological reviewsciencedirect.com
  4. 4
    Liposome-containing Hibiscus sabdariffa calyx extract formulations with increased antioxidant activity, improved dermal penetration and reduced dermal toxicityncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    Safety Assessment of Vitis Vinifera (Grape)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  6. 6
    Carboxymethylation of polysaccharides from Tremella fuciformis for antioxidant and moisture-preserving activitiesresearchgate.net
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