… a New Hyaluronic Acid Matrix Ingredient Improves Skin Brightness, Hydration, Smoothness, and Roughness: Results from a Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo …
randomized, double-blind
EVIDENCE COMPARISON
DirectionalHyaluronic Acid Matrix (HAm)
vs Panthenol
for Hydration Retention
Early or indirect evidence suggests hyaluronic Acid Matrix retains 3.09 times more moisture than Panthenol for skin hydration, based on indirect comparison.
3.09x
Effect ratio
Hyaluronic Acid Matrix (HAm)
Favored
2
Studies
Indirect
Comparison
ExploratoryMoisture
Limits: Indirect comparison · Early-stage evidence tier
This is an indirect comparison — the two ingredients were not tested head-to-head in the same trial. The ratio is derived from separate studies against a common comparator.
How to read this claim
Kept public as exploratory because it indirect comparison; early-stage evidence tier.
Some study-specific context may affect how broadly this comparison generalizes.