The Exponent Standard

Skincare products that overpromise and underdeliver? We’ll pass. Take advantage of our tools, research, and product recommendations. Apply liberally. 

 

The Full of Standard

Like us, you probably just want to know what products will WORK. It seems that certifications in the industry mostly focus on what products are FREE of. We believe that’s just half the equation. The question remains—what are our products FULL of? Can we push for a Full of Standard? 

The Framework

Cracking the code on effective skincare seems complex but it’s actually pretty simple if you know what to look for. To meet out standards, skincare products must:

 

HAVE AT LEAST ONE BENEFICIAL INGREDIENT—products must have at least 1 of the 12 proven active ingredients 

 

AND

 

MEANINGFUL CONCENTRATIONS—maintain meaningful concentrations of that ingredient over its useful life 

 

OR

 

PROVEN CLINICAL RESULTS—must undergo clinical trials to show measured skin benefit, not just perception effects 

 

Benefit Ingredient Matching Tool

A quick quiz that matches your skin concern to the (proven) ingredient that’s right for you. 

Product Recommendations

90 skincare products that have undergone clinical studies and meet our FULL of Standard. 

At Home Testing Kit

Convenient test strips to check the Vitamin C concentration in your own skincare products.