What is 4-Terpineol?
Role not confirmed
We haven't written up what this ingredient does yet. The products below feature it as a key ingredient.
Anything to watch out for?
Some products' ingredient lists mark this ingredient as below. If a mark's reason fits your skin, it is the ingredient to weigh in those products.
- This is an essential oil, a plant oil used for scent, which matters most for sensitive skin.
- Marked this way on one product.
Each mark comes from matching the product's full ingredient list against lists for fragrance, labeled fragrance allergens, drying alcohols, essential oils, fungal acne, pore clogging, and pregnancy caution.
Which products feature it?
8 of the 2320 products we've checked feature this as a key ingredient. Products that disclose a concentration or list it near the top of the ingredient list come first.
Showing 1 to 8.
Blanc Nature
Magic Tea Tree Oil
Key 4-Terpineol (#3 on the ingredient list), Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil
22 claims, summarized
- Don't count on:
- calmer skin · clearer-looking skin · less shine
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Claims, checked
Blanc Nature's proprietary Baigen method allows highly concentrated watery oil to be absorbed quickly, delivering a refreshing sensation.
plausible, not testedIt is a signature ingredient of Blanc Nature, extracted only from the key components of tea tree, containing more than approximately 5 times the active ingredients compared to regular tea tree oil*.
partly backedThe root of trouble, 2 Step focused on sebum removal.
overstatedSoothing sensitive skin spot areas
overstatedAfter-squeezing spot care
overstatedBecause it is used on sensitive skin, we exclude chemical ingredients and use premium organic tea tree grown in clean Australia.
overstatedTea tree oil 5x effect 4-Terpineol (4-terpineol)
overstatedRemoves sebum with 4-Terpineol, which exhibits approximately 5 times the concentration and effect of active ingredients compared to ordinary tea tree oil.
overstatedDual care system for rapid soothing and strong sebum control at the same time.
overstated4-Terpineol with high concentration and skin-calming active ingredients extracted from Australian organic tea tree act together to rapidly soothe breakouts.
overstatedUltra-fast soothing care
no supporting source foundSales* #1
no supporting source foundAcne-prone skin suitability test completed
no supporting source foundLow-irritation skin patch test completed
no supporting source found18 cautionary ingredients completely excluded
no supporting source foundAll ages usable AGE-FREE
no supporting source foundUses verified top-grade Australian organic tea tree
no supporting source foundMFDS-certified superior cosmetic manufacturing
no supporting source foundInnovative Baigen method, reliable and fast absorption
no supporting source foundTea tree oil organic certification
no supporting source foundThrough prolonged filtration and extraction, the powerful effects of tea tree's active ingredients are captured intact.
no supporting source foundSpot care for sensitive skin during menstrual periods
nothing specific to check
SKIN&LAB
Trishcaberrier Soothing Toner
Key 4-Terpineol (#15 on the ingredient list), Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract
1 claim, summarized
- Don't count on:
- calmer skin
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3-second soothing for sensitive skin
overstated
Key 4-Terpineol (#18 on the ingredient list), Gluconolactone, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water
Blanc Nature
9x Houttuynia Cordata Bubble Cleansing Milk
Key 4-Terpineol (#23 on the ingredient list), Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil
It's made for calmer, clearer-looking skin.
Key 4-Terpineol (#26 on the ingredient list), Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water 0.97%, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract
1 claim, summarized
- Only partly backed:
- calmer skin · clearer-looking skin · a smoother skin texture
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Claims, checked
A vegan toner pad for trouble care that helps with skin soothing, sebum, and dead skin cell care, and contains hyaluronic acid to keep skin moist.
plausible, not tested
SKINFOOD
Shine Muscat Cica BHA Food Mask
It's made for calmer skin and better hydration.
Key 4-Terpineol (#30 on the ingredient list), Centella Asiatica Extract, Mentha Arvensis Powder
19 claims, summarized
- Only partly backed:
- calmer skin (amount unknown) · a smoother skin texture (amount unknown) · better hydration
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Fresh mint and a verdant herbal scent deliver a refreshing healing time.
plausible, not testedFor home care that makes good use of 5 minutes while brushing your teeth or showering, a shower-proof texture with no worry of dripping
plausible, not testedCooling soothing with Shine Muscat cica!
partly backedA food mask in which Shine Muscat extract and cica and corn mint powder, effective for skin concerns, cool and soothe flushed skin and lifted dead skin cells
partly backedA firm, bouncy cream texture studded with raw corn mint powder
partly backedContains Centella asiatica extract & plant-derived cooling ingredients to soothe heated, flushed skin with a refreshing cooling sensation.
partly backedFormulated with raw corn mint powder to care for skin with lifted dead skin cells smoothly and without gaps.
partly backedA plant-derived ingredient that helps with moisture and soothing care for skin tired from external stimuli.
partly backedA key component of tea tree oil, it helps soothe the skin.
partly backedSkin redness reduction 11.73%
partly backedSkin temperature reduction 12.31%
partly backedDead skin cell area reduction 59.13%
partly backedAn ingredient obtained by fermenting hibiscus flowers with lactic acid bacteria, helping to refine smooth skin texture.
partly backedSkin irritation test completed
no supporting source foundShine Muscat, which grows in western Asia and is called mango grape, has a sweet sugar content and is a fruit rich in resveratrol and vitamins C, K and B6, which help with excellent purifying and soothing action.
no supporting source foundSlowly pressed at low temperature to minimize the destruction of the active ingredients in the raw material and capture the raw material's nutrients intact, helping to care for clear and clean skin.
no supporting source foundSKIN FOOD's proprietary ingredient that helps soothe the skin and refine skin texture
no supporting source foundDill, derived from the ancient Scandinavian word meaning 'to soothe', helps soothe heated skin.
no supporting source foundIt does not drip from the skin, making quick and easy care of hard-to-reach skin areas possible.
nothing specific to check
Key 4-Terpineol (#36 on the ingredient list), Charcoal Powder, Houttuynia Cordata Extract
8 claims, summarized
- Don't count on:
- less visible pores
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Contains 5 complex clays* at 165,000ppm
backed by evidence1-minute sebum absorption, Houttuynia cordata pack-to-foam
plausible, not testedWith a pack-to-foam formula that produces dense foam upon contact with water
plausible, not testedImmediately after use, blackheads improved 34.01%
no supporting source foundWhiteheads improved 36.85%
no supporting source foundImmediately after use, sebum improved 94.74%
no supporting source foundImmediately after use, 92.81% cleansing of waste inside pores
no supporting source foundAbsorbs even hidden waste inside pores once more!
nothing specific to check
It's registered in Korea as a functional cosmetic for brightening.
Key 4-Terpineol (#50 on the ingredient list), Niacinamide, Madecassoside
31 claims, summarized
- You can expect:
- less visible dark spots
- Only partly backed:
- calmer skin · less visible pores
- Don't count on:
- clearer-looking skin · a smoother skin texture · less shine
- Tests passed:
- hypoallergenic · non-comedogenic · skin irritation
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Ectoin X Betaine X Succinic Acid
backed by evidenceWhitening functional cosmetic
backed by evidenceBlemish* soothing, Heartleaf Serum
plausible, not testedHelps soothe skin that has become sensitive.
plausible, not testedHelps replenish moist hydration the more you apply,
plausible, not testedWatery absorption with a non-sticky finish
plausible, not testedExperience the soothing effect that appears after 7 days of use.
partly backedNon-comedogenic & skin blemish (skin tone) improvement test completed
partly backed16.39% improvement in sebum amount
partly backed14.96% improvement in blackheads
partly backed18.06% improvement in whiteheads
partly backed19.33% improvement in oil content
partly backed10.71% alleviation of skin blemishes
partly backedAcne-prone skin suitability test completed
partly backedOil capsule containing TECA ingredient
partly backedIt is Abib's proprietary raw material extracted at high concentration.
partly backedProvide fast cooling soothing to skin tired from heat and irritation.
partly backed5 seconds after product use, -5.97ºC decrease
partly backed93.12% maintained 10 minutes after product use
partly backedExperience clearer skin in just 7 days!
partly backedImmediately after product use, 237.12% improvement
partly backedSensitive skin safe care & skin low-irritation test completed!
partly backedRecurring blemish* concerns, surely from the early stage!
overstatedDoes not clog pores, so even sensitive skin can use it with confidence.
overstatedAbsorbs deeply and quickly into the skin
overstatedProvides a refreshing soothing feeling without irritation.
overstatedContains Succinic Acid, which is excellent for exfoliation and sebum control
overstatedAbib's special proprietary ingredient
no supporting source foundAs a serum containing Applephenon ingredient
no supporting source foundContains Allantoin, Erythritol ingredients
contradicted by sourcesBlemish* intensive care from start to finish
nothing specific to check
Are the claims about it backed up?
We checked each claim that features this ingredient. Open the list below to see the result for each one.
See the results by claim
| Result | Claims |
|---|---|
| overstated | 3 of 3 |
These are counts of claims, not products. One product can name the same ingredient in several claims, and we checked each one on its own.