Truffle and other skincare actives: compare finished formulas

An ingredient comparison is useful only when it helps you choose a product for a clear purpose. Truffle is not a reason to dismiss every other ingredient in your routine.

Start with the role of the product

Compare face moisturisers with face moisturisers and eye-area products with their intended alternatives. Check the complete ingredients, instructions and volume. Different product categories may be designed to do different jobs.

Look for a fair evidence comparison

A result from one ingredient study should not be ranked against a different endpoint from an unrelated study. Ask whether the products were tested under comparable conditions and whether the claim concerns the finished formula.

The Truff’elle choice

Our face cream features bio-fermented black truffle and peptides. The Eye Cream is a separate formula and includes retinol. They are not interchangeable products.

Keep products you already enjoy. Choose a new addition because it fills a need, not because an ingredient ranking says your existing routine has failed.

Find your next step

Read our formulation approach, compare the products, or ask us for ingredient information. Our guide to skincare evidence explains how to assess a testing claim.

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Frequently asked

Questions about this topic.

Why shouldn't I compare a face cream directly to an eye cream?

Compare face moisturisers with face moisturisers and eye-area products with their intended alternatives, since different product categories may be designed to do different jobs.

What ingredients are in the Truff'elle face and eye formulas?

The face cream features bio-fermented black truffle and peptides, while The Eye Cream is a separate formula that includes retinol.

How can I fairly assess skincare ingredient evidence?

Ask whether the products were tested under comparable conditions and whether the claim concerns the finished formula.

Written by
Truff’elle editorial team
Editorial team, Truffëlle Journal
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