What is Acetyl Glucosamine?

Skin conditioning

Acetyl Glucosamine is a skin conditioner that helps soften and smooth the surface.

This ingredient is listed in CosIng, the EU's cosmetic ingredient database. CosIng lists what it's used for as: Skin conditioning.

CosIng function classes are the EU's standard list of the jobs an ingredient does inside a product, such as moisturizing, emulsifying, or preserving.

Which products feature it?

12 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 12.

COSRX
The Alpha-Arbutin 2 Discoloration Care Serum
It's registered in Korea as a functional cosmetic for brightening.
Key: Acetyl Glucosamine (#6 on the ingredient list · 2%), Alpha-Arbutin 2%, Tranexamic Acid 3%
Official (Korean)
51 claims, summarized
You can expect:
less visible dark spots
Only partly backed:
clearer-looking skin · calmer skin · better hydration · a brighter skin tone
Don't count on:
less visible pores
Tests passed:
non-comedogenic · skin irritation
See each claim
claims, checked
Whitening functional productbacked by evidence
Human skin primary irritation test completed on sensitive skinbacked by evidence
Skin irritation index 0.00backed by evidence
Skin irritation degree: non-irritatingbacked by evidence
Whitening functionalbacked by evidence
#TroubleMarkCareplausible, not tested
Help for the post-breakout appearanceplausible, not tested
A fresh watery serum that quickly sinks in.plausible, not tested
A “multi-target solution” that comprehensively targets all stages of trouble turning into pigmentation with a combination of powerful key ingredients.plausible, not tested
Five ingredients that help with irritation relief and skin soothing/protection gently care for sensitized skin.plausible, not tested
Helps with moisture, moisturization and skin function improvement with 5 types of hyaluronic acid.plausible, not tested
Panthenol helps with skin irritation relief, moisture retention/moisturization.plausible, not tested
Tocopherol helps with moisture retention/moisturization, skin irritation relief, and skin soothing.plausible, not tested
Allantoin helps with irritation relief, skin soothing, and skin protection.plausible, not tested
Madecassoside helps with skin irritation relief.plausible, not tested
Watery formula that absorbs quickly and lightly without burdenplausible, not tested
Removable sticker label that peels off cleanly*plausible, not tested
#MarkBrighteningSerumpartly backed
A high-strength, high-concentration trouble mark brightening serum that cares for visible marks.partly backed
Tranexamic Acid 3% + Niacinamide 5% + NAG 2%partly backed
Care for the appearance of dark spotspartly backed
Powerful 6 key ingredients for trouble mark concerns.partly backed
Irritation-relief care that calms even the most sensitive.partly backed
Soothing ingredient formula that relieves irritation concerns.partly backed
In just 4 weeks, unwanted visible mark concerns go DOWN.partly backed
* The area of melanin shown in red on the face decreased over 4 weeks, showing relief.partly backed
Skin surface melanin amount -20.47%partly backed
In just 4 weeks, improve long-standing mottled spot marks.partly backed
* The pigmentation area on the face decreased over 4 weeks, showing improvement.partly backed
Visible old age spots and blemishes -22.31%partly backed
Test completed for suitability on acne-prone skinpartly backed
Non-comedogenic test completedpartly backed
After use, it helped improve visible old age spots and blemishes. 95%partly backed
After use, it helped improve skin surface/inner melanin. 95%partly backed
After use, it helped improve skin tone (brightness). 95%partly backed
After use, skin feels smoother. 100%partly backed
After use, spreadability is satisfactory. 100%partly backed
After use, absorption is satisfactory. 100%partly backed
With a low-viscosity texture that cleanly sinks into the skin and finishes without stickiness, it's always zero burden regardless of skin type or season!partly backed
COSRX's carefully selected 6-ingredient formula that tightly cares for the mark formation mechanism definitely resolves the concern!overstated
High-strength mark care formulaoverstated
No worries about pore clogging even for sensitive acne-prone skin.overstated
Consumers' direct experience of amazing satisfactionoverstated
2025 Serum Director's Pie TOP of TOPno supporting source found
Selected as 'Acne soothing & mark high-strength TOP' in Director's Pie channel content.no supporting source found
Director's Pie TOP of TOP Acne Soothing & Mark High-Strengthno supporting source found
Trouble mark concern care serum for everyone.nothing specific to check
From the start to the end of mark formation!nothing specific to check
The answer to stubborn mark concerns is COSRX Trouble Mark Brightening Serum.nothing specific to check
Clean COSRXnothing specific to check
Happy-ending with COSRX Trouble Mark Brightening Serum!nothing specific to check
THE SOONSOO
AC CONTROL TONER
Key: Acetyl Glucosamine (#5 on the ingredient list), Niacinamide, Alcohol
Official (Korean)
4 claims, summarized
Only partly backed:
less visible dark spots (amount unknown)
Don't count on:
less visible pores · less shine
See each claim
claims, checked
Whitening functional toner containing Niacinamide and Acetylglucosaminepartly backed
Non-comedogenic, milia suppression, sebum control, blemish soothingoverstated
Use with confidence even on sensitive skin with a low-irritation formula designed by skin experts.overstated
Proven sebum control, shine reduction, and whitehead suppressionno supporting source found
THE SOONSOO
AC Control Lotion
It's made for less shine and better hydration.
Key: Acetyl Glucosamine (#5 on the ingredient list), Niacinamide, Carpinus Tschonoskii Leaf Extract
Official (Korean)
25 claims, summarized
Only partly backed:
less visible dark spots · less shine (amount unknown) · better hydration · calmer skin
Don't count on:
less visible pores · clearer-looking skin
Free of:
the ingredients it lists
Tests passed:
non-comedogenic
See each claim
claims, checked
Paraben, phenoxyethanol, silicone oil, TEA, artificial fragrance, artificial color, mineral oil, benzoate, SLS, PEG-free systembacked by evidence
Whitening efficacy Up↑ with the pairing of niacinamide and acetyl glucosamineplausible, not tested
Suitable for acne-prone skin & whitening functional cosmeticspartly backed
Non-comedogenic (Non-Comedogenic Test) test completedpartly backed
The non-comedogenic (Non-Comedogenic) test was conducted at Dermapro, a specialized cosmetics clinical institution.partly backed
No skin irritation reactions appeared in any of the clinical test subjects.partly backed
Niacinamide, acetyl glucosamine, etc. control sebum to manage the skin into clean, bright skin without greasiness.partly backed
Excludes fragrance ingredients suspected of causing allergiespartly backed
5 natural plant-based soothing & moisturizing complex extractspartly backed
A functional moisturizing lotion that controls sebum with the power of nature to cultivate clean, clear skinpartly backed
Powerful sebum control, acne-prone skin suitable & whitening functional lotionoverstated
Does not cause acne or make it worseoverstated
Sebum control through peppermint oil's suppression of P.Acneoverstated
Sebum control approx. 100%, skin greasiness reduction 100%, skin adverse reactions 0%no supporting source found
Whiteheads (closed comedones) significantly reduced by approx. 22%no supporting source found
Closed comedones (whiteheads) were significantly reduced.no supporting source found
Contains a natural complex extract obtained from Chung-Ang University College of Pharmacy, excellent for whitehead suppression and sebum control.no supporting source found
Carpinus laxiflora leaf extract and Quercus mongolica leaf extract are excellent for whitehead suppression, sebum control and skin soothing, making them suitable for acne-prone skin.no supporting source found
Excluded the 26 fragrance ingredients suspected of being allergens designated by EU SCCS (SCCS/1459/11) and KFDA (Ministry of Food and Drug Safety).no supporting source found
Helps reduce skin dryness and adverse reactions to cosmetics, cultivating skin that is calm and healthy.no supporting source found
Cordyceps militaris extract and Coriolus versicolor extract are excellent for skin soothing and lower adverse reactions to cosmetics.no supporting source found
Weakly acidic formula similar to skinno supporting source found
Weakly acidic pH 5.5no supporting source found
The Pure does not conduct animal testing.no supporting source found
Using natural extracts, it is more pure to the skin.nothing specific to check
COSRX
The Niacinamide 15 Serum
It's made for clearer-looking skin and less visible pores.
Key: Acetyl Glucosamine (#5 on the ingredient list), Niacinamide 15%, Zinc PCA
Brand store Olive Young US Official (Korean)
54 claims, summarized
Only partly backed:
less visible pores (amount unknown) · clearer-looking skin (amount unknown) · less shine · less visible dark spots
Don't count on:
firmer skin · a brighter skin tone
See each claim
claims, checked
Acetyl Glucosamine + Zinc PCAbacked by evidence
Niacinamide 15%backed by evidence
#Sebum&PoreImprovementplausible, not tested
#SkinBarrierImprovementplausible, not tested
#TroubleAndMarkImprovementplausible, not tested
#SkinDrynessReliefplausible, not tested
Niacinamide is a smart ingredient that resolves various skin concerns including trouble and mark improvement, sebum & pore improvement, skin barrier improvement, and even relief of skin dryness!plausible, not tested
Sebum quantity reductionplausible, not tested
Oil quantity reductionplausible, not tested
Sebum secretion controlplausible, not tested
A light liquid formula that controls oiliness and leaves only freshnessplausible, not tested
A dropper wiper that separates well from the package makes recycling easy upon disposal.plausible, not tested
Removable sticker label* that peels off cleanlyplausible, not tested
Care from sebum & pore improvement to trouble* marks all at oncepartly backed
+ Oil Control + Minimize Pores & Sebumpartly backed
Approved by the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety as a 'whitening functional certified ingredient', safety and efficacy have been proven through numerous research papers, and there are research results showing safety even at concentrations up to 20%.partly backed
Non-greasy feeling and fast absorption, usable for acne-prone skin & sensitive skinpartly backed
Relieves trouble markspartly backed
Feeling that trouble marks or spots were relieved: 100%partly backed
Feeling that skin sebum and trouble improved: 100%partly backed
Feeling that skin oiliness was relieved: 100%partly backed
Pigmentation improvement -15%partly backed
Mark improvement -19%partly backed
Red skin -24.8%partly backed
Yellow skin -11.7%partly backed
#HighStrengthTroubleSerumpartly backed
*In just 4 weeks, end of worries about sebum / oil / blackheads / whiteheads! Trouble care serumoverstated
Triple complexion skin tone improvementoverstated
15% optimal concentration formulation for genuinely effective careoverstated
Try it once and you'll know the definite trouble* care effectoverstated
Satisfaction with skin changes experienced by consumers over about 4 weeks: surprisingly 100%overstated
In just 4 weeks! Overwhelming improvement in excess sebum · oil · blackheads and whiteheadsoverstated
*Red sebum lines extending from both eyebrows to nose, beside nose, nasolabial folds, and chin → completely disappeared after 4 weeksoverstated
In just 4 weeks! Marks also neatly relievedoverstated
In just 4 weeks! From uneven reddish tone to uniform toneoverstated
Elasticity and glow that fills up tautly even into poresno supporting source found
BEAUTY & WELLNESS GLAMOUR AWARD · 2023no supporting source found
iF DESIGN AWARD 2023no supporting source found
Blackhead count reductionno supporting source found
Whitehead count reductionno supporting source found
Trouble* spot careno supporting source found
Relieves worsening of troubleno supporting source found
Prescription with carefully selected synergistic ingredients that maximize trouble careno supporting source found
Sebum quantity -45%no supporting source found
Oil quantity -48%no supporting source found
Blackhead count -42%no supporting source found
Whitehead count -50%no supporting source found
Dark skin +2.5%no supporting source found
Patent pending (Application number 10-2021-0096102)no supporting source found
Trouble* intensive care effect contained in one dropnothing specific to check
A true trouble* solution must tackle from the cause to the marksnothing specific to check
COSRX's own solution for trouble caused by troublenothing specific to check
Use of niacinamide that provides comprehensive care for problem skinnothing specific to check
Clean COSRX caring for the earthnothing specific to check
THE LAB by blanc doux
Oligo Deep Toner
Key: Acetyl Glucosamine (#10 on the ingredient list), Beta-Glucan, Betaine
Olive Young US Amazon Official (Korean)
7 claims, summarized
Don't count on:
better hydration
See each claim
claims, checked
A toner that fills moistness freshlybacked by evidence
With almost none of the stickiness, sliminess or sitting-on-top feeling characteristic of hyaluronic acid, it absorbs snugly into the skin and fills moisture layer by layer.backed by evidence
Texture: a watery texture that flows lightly.backed by evidence
Fragrance: it is a fragrance free product.backed by evidence
Meet a toner that delivers rich moisture deep into the skin without inner tightness.overstated
It is packed with low molecular weight hyaluronic acid, made smaller and smaller from hyaluronic acid, the ingredient that draws in moisture.overstated
A cosmetic nerd brand that concentrates on efficacy and effectnothing specific to check
Ma:nyo
Glutathione 7 Dark Spot Serum (Bundle)
Key: Acetyl Glucosamine (#14 on the ingredient list), Niacinamide, Glutathione
5 claims checked
claims, checked
Glutathione 7backed by evidence
When used for 7 days, they say skin surface hyperpigmentation improves by as much as 21.95%!plausible, not tested
Formulated with 7 or more efficacy ingredients at a high content of 12%.partly backed
High review rating (4.87/5) centered on trial customers.overstated
Designed to aid absorption by making glutathione into a nano size that is 4.3 times smaller than ordinary nanosomes and approximately 6,000 times smaller than pores, using our own exclusive process.no supporting source found
DERMAGENCY
Zeroca 86 Toner
Key: Acetyl Glucosamine (#14 on the ingredient list), Niacinamide, Adenosine
Official (Korean)
3 claims, summarized
Only partly backed:
less visible dark spots · softer-looking fine lines
See each claim
claims, checked
After cleansing, spread evenly over the entire face and gently pat to absorb.plausible, not tested
Whitening∙wrinkle improvement 2-fold functional cosmeticpartly backed
Zero-Ka line 6-piece all-in-one set suitable for all problem skinno supporting source found
UIQ
Biome Remedy Toner Pad
It's made for better hydration and calmer skin.
Key: Acetyl Glucosamine (#20 on the ingredient list), Cutibacterium Granulosum Ferment Extract Filtrate 4.8%, Hyaluronic Acid
Official (Korean)
38 claims, summarized
Only partly backed:
better hydration (amount unknown) · calmer skin (amount unknown) · less visible pores · clearer-looking skin
Free of:
10 listed ingredients
Tests passed:
non-comedogenic · skin irritation
See each claim
claims, checked
UIQ Biome Remedy™ Toner Padbacked by evidence
1. After cleansing, use the gauze side to gently wipe the entire face, excluding the eye area, in the direction of the skin texture. 2. Flip the pad over and lightly refine the skin with the soft side. 3. After use, close the lid completely to seal it so the pad does not dry out.backed by evidence
For functional cosmetics, whether or not it has passed the review by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety under the Cosmetics Act: Nbacked by evidence
① Dense gauze side: After cleansing, cleanly wipe away remaining residue, impurities, and dead skin cells. ② Soft cotton side: Place on skin as a moisture pack with a smooth side holding moisture.backed by evidence
*Paraben, phenoxyethanol, polyacrylamide, synthetic pigments, fragrances, imidazolidinyl urea, triethanolamine, benzoic acid, benzyl alcohol, ethanolbacked by evidence
*Test subjects: 20 people / Test institution: Korea Skin Science Research Institutebacked by evidence
TEST 04 Skin irritation test completed. Test institution: Oracle Skin Clinical Trial Center Co., Ltd. / Test period: May 9, 2022 ~ May 11, 2022 / Test subjects: 31 peoplebacked by evidence
[UIQ Biome Remedy Toner Pad] was determined to be a "non-irritating substance" with a skin irritation index of "0.00" (Table 6).backed by evidence
HOW TO USE & TIP Gently sweep along the skin texture with the gauze side. Thoroughly wipe once more around the nose and chin where dead skin cells stand out. / Place the soft side on areas needing soothing and moisturizing like a pack, then remove after 3 minutes and pat lightly to absorb.backed by evidence
Care for skin texture smoothly with a pad full of moistureplausible, not tested
Biome Balance System. ReliefBiome™ #Calming #SkinMoisturizing / Succinic Acid #SebumPoreCare #DeadSkinRefinement / Panthenol #Calmingplausible, not tested
RECOMMEND For those who want to smooth out rough and flaky skin texture / For those whose skin often gets oily due to sebum / For those who want to quickly soothe sensitized skinplausible, not tested
Biome Remedy Toner Pad 70 pads, microbiome cosmetic, UIQ, REMEDYpartly backed
#BiodegradablePad #CalmingTextureCarePad #DermaFormula #MoisturizingPeeling #MildAcidicPadpartly backed
German Dermatest completed / Non-comedogenic test completed / Skin irritation test completedpartly backed
UIQ Biome Remedy™ line is a derma low-irritation soothing line developed for sensitive combination skin by combining the world's No. 1* microbiome company Genome & Company's technology and skin science to correct and care for the causes of sensitive skin through microbiomes. (*Based on global microbiome company corporate value as of August 2020)partly backed
point1 Because calming ingredients touch the skin directly. Generously filled with 180ml of large-capacity toner essence, soothing & moisturizing & peeling care all at once! Panthenol and allantoin meet ReliefBiome, UIQ's independently developed calming ingredient, to further boost the soothing effect. Meet the UIQ toner pad that refines skin texture while gently soothing sensitized skin.partly backed
point2 Because you can use it without skin irritation thanks to a soft dual pure cotton pad. 100% vegan pure cotton sheet packed with active ingredients! It adheres moistly to the skin with excellent absorption. Experience concentrated moisture supply and skin refining effects with a dual pad with different front and back sides.partly backed
point3 Because it keeps sensitive and rough skin healthy. With succinic acid that minimizes skin irritation at a mildly acidic pH similar to skin acidity, even sensitive skin, even sensitive skin can be cared for daily without burden.partly backed
NO Hwahae designated 20 caution ingredients / NO allergy-causing caution ingredients / NO Olive Young Clean Beauty 20 suspected harmful ingredients / OK Sephora Clean Beauty (CLEAN AT SEPHORA) / OK EWG Green grade [as of 2022.04] / OK mild-acidic 10-free* low-irritation fragrance-free safe formulapartly backed
KEY INGREDIENTS. RELIEFBIOME™ calming, skin moisturizing / PANTHENOL calming, strengthen moisturizing / SUCCINIC ACID sebum & pore care, dead skin removal / ALPHA-GLUCAN OLIGOSACCHARIDE reduces harmful bacteria, increases beneficial bacteria / CAPRYLOYLSALICYLIC ACID acne care (limited to ingredient characteristics)partly backed
#Smoothness It seems that white lifted dead skin cells on the skin have reduced 10% / #Cooling sensation It seems that skin temperature raised by heat drops quickly 26% / #Absorption 16%partly backed
Human application test completedpartly backed
TEST 01 Suitability for acne-prone skin (non-comedogenic) test completed. Test institution: Oracle Skin Clinical Trial Center Co., Ltd. / Test period: May 2, 2022 ~ May 31, 2022 / Test subjects: 22 peoplepartly backed
TEST 02 Soothing effect test from external (physical) irritation completed. Test institution: Maridiem Skin Science Institute Co., Ltd. / Test period: May 30, 2022 ~ June 3, 2022 / Test subjects: 20 peoplepartly backed
As a result of evaluating the soothing effect on human sensitive skin irritation caused by external (physical) stimulation of the 'UIQ Biome Remedy 3-item series', after one use of the product, significant improvement was shown compared to the untreated group in all evaluation items (transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and skin redness (a*value)).partly backed
TEST 03 German Dermatest completed. Test institution: Dermatest (Germany) / Test subjects: 30 peoplepartly backed
"excellent" (ORIGINAL EXCELLENT 2022 dermatest / dermatest-guarantee.com)partly backed
03 Separate disposal after removing the label easily. The pad is biodegradable, so dispose of it as general waste after use. For the container, remove the label, remove the cap's packing, wash cleanly, and put it out for separate disposal.partly backed
With one toner pad, skin troubles such as moisturizing, soothing, excess sebum, dead skin, and dryness are swoosh-swept away!overstated
Immediately after use, 100% usage satisfaction*no supporting source found
01 Biodegradable box. We selected an eco-friendly paper material using 100% sugarcane paper that is biodegraded by microorganisms. (Icon: 100% sugarcane · non-wood · biodegradable · recycled agricultural byproduct · unbleached product · fast regeneration · natural color · perfect duty)no supporting source found
02 Box printed with soy ink. Printed with soybean oil for easy paper recycling, making it easy to separate paper and ink. (PRINTED WITH SOY INK stamp)no supporting source found
Swoosh-sweep away rough skin texture in one gonothing specific to check
Rocket solution for sensitive skin, Biome Remedy™ lineupnothing specific to check
point4 Because a derma formula recipe has been applied.nothing specific to check
Soothing texture care pad. Results of carefully evaluated usage satisfactionnothing specific to check
ECO-FRIENDLY PACKAGING Practice for naturenothing specific to check
illumiel
Mulgyeol Moisture Square Pad
It's made for better hydration.
Key: Acetyl Glucosamine (#28 on the ingredient list), Ceramide, Cholesterol
Official (Korean)
7 claims, summarized
Only partly backed:
better hydration
Don't count on:
better barrier support
See each claim
claims, checked
Wide sponge pad prevents moisture evaporation and maintains hydrationpartly backed
5 types of ceramides prevent moisture evaporation.partly backed
Kakadu plum exosomes, 5 types of ceramidespartly backed
Kakadu plum exosomes bind moisture and skin together to keep them moistoverstated
The wide square sponge pad maintains skin moisture, improving the moisture barrier.overstated
Hwahae No.1 pad!no supporting source found
Moisture Factory / Moisture Soothing / Skin Texture Carenothing specific to check
Goodal
어성초 히알루론 수딩 클리어패드 (Korean)This brand publishes no English name for this product. The name above is as printed in Korean.
Key: Acetyl Glucosamine (#36 on the ingredient list), Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Hyaluronic Acid
Official (Korean)
2 claims checked
claims, checked
'Houttuynia Hyaluronic Soothing Pad' allows you to experience cooling care that refreshingly replenishes moisture with immediate cooling of -3.7℃, soothes heated skin with a smooth side, and is a 2 in 1 pad that can even exfoliate with a thick patterned fabric.partly backed
Since the Goodal Houttuynia line has received continuous attention for its outstanding soothing effect and comfortable usability, it has been renewed and launched as a cooling soothing line with the addition of hyaluronic soothing active ingredients and ice Houttuynia extract.nothing specific to check
Isntree
Onion Fresh Light Sun Stick
It's registered in Korea as a functional cosmetic for brightening, wrinkle improvement, and UV protection.
Key: Acetyl Glucosamine (#36 on the ingredient list), Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Official (Korean)
35 claims, summarized
You can expect:
less visible dark spots · softer-looking fine lines · sun protection
Only partly backed:
less shine · less visible pores · firmer skin · a brighter skin tone
Tests passed:
non-comedogenic
See each claim
claims, checked
Whitening, wrinkle improvement, UV protection triple functional cosmeticbacked by evidence
Feathery matte finishplausible, not tested
Caring for a powdery and smooth skin textureplausible, not tested
Daily sun stick for a dry, powdery feelplausible, not tested
For those looking for a sun stick that isn't greasyplausible, not tested
#SebumAbsorption #OilBlottingPaperSunStickpartly backed
Sebum control oil blotting paper sun stickpartly backed
SPF50+ PA++++partly backed
Suitable for acne-prone skin*partly backed
Sebum absorption 42.67%**partly backed
Sebum production controlpartly backed
Skin texture improvementpartly backed
UV protection and pore care simultaneously!partly backed
Photoaging & thermal aging dual sun-aging carepartly backed
Dull marks* improved 24.42%partly backed
Rough skin texture improved 10.40%partly backed
Skin soothing improved 11.91%partly backed
Skin dryness improved 19.08%partly backed
Transepidermal water loss improved 20.08%partly backed
Soothing red onion extractpartly backed
Sebum Zinc PCApartly backed
Tone and texture Niacinamide Acetyl Glucosaminepartly backed
Comfortable without irritation even for sensitive, acne-prone skinpartly backed
Non-comedogenic* test completedpartly backed
Suitable for sensitive skin** test completedpartly backed
Skin irritation*** test completedpartly backed
Single box using green tea recycled paper & soy inkpartly backed
100% satisfaction among those concerned about excess sebumoverstated
Zero residueno supporting source found
Allancho Complexno supporting source found
Green Ferment Blendsno supporting source found
Dermatologist Testedno supporting source found
For those looking for a sun stick without slip, pilling, or flakingno supporting source found
For those whose sun cream melts off due to oil and sweatno supporting source found
Isntree, the beginning of functional green beautynothing specific to check
Aestura
Atobarrier 365 Hydro Essence
It's made for better hydration and better barrier support.
Key: Acetyl Glucosamine (#45 on the ingredient list), Squalane, Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide MEA
Olive Young US Official (Korean)
6 claims, summarized
Only partly backed:
better hydration (amount unknown) · better barrier support (amount unknown)
Tests passed:
dermatologist check
See each claim
claims, checked
Dermatology test completed, suitability for acne-prone skin test completed, allergy test completedbacked by evidence
Moisture-Charging Essence Within the Skin Barrierplausible, not tested
A skin barrier moisturizing essence that fills delicate skin with 30 types of moisture nutrientspartly backed
99% are satisfied with spreadability, 95% are satisfied with moisture feel, 95% are satisfied with absorption, 2020 October Hwahae survey group of 292 peoplepartly backed
With DermaON capsule moisturizing technology, it implements a lipid structure of ceramide, cholesterol, and fatty acids similar to that of the skin, enhancing moisture delivery and strengthening the moisture barrier.partly backed
#MoistureChargingWithinBarriernothing specific to check

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What is Acetyl Glucosamine?

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어성초 히알루론 수딩 클리어패드 (Korean)This brand publishes no English name for this product. The name above is as printed in Korean.

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