Editorial method

Follow the source. Keep the limits.

Each profile links to the sources behind its factual statements. We separate research about an ingredient from information about a finished formula.

Three kinds of evidence

• Published research: we describe the formulation and question studied. Where only an abstract has been reviewed, we say so; we do not imply a full-paper review.
• Dermatology guidance: we preserve the scope of the advice, including the skin tones or conditions it discusses.
• Brand information: official product pages support formula facts. Marketing outcomes and customer reviews are not independent proof of effectiveness.

What a product profile means

A profile describes a formula and its relationship to the ingredient index. It is not a claim that we tested the product, that it is the best option, or that it will produce a particular result for you.

Before publication

Factual fields and their sources go through editorial review. Missing information stays missing rather than being guessed.