What is Arbutin?

Antioxidant

Arbutin is an antioxidant that keeps the formula from going off.

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

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

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.

Pregnancy skincare guidance lists this ingredient as one to be careful with.: 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?

26 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.

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ISOI
Brightening Mask (Spot Mask) 1ea
It's registered in Korea as a functional cosmetic for brightening.
Key: Arbutin (#4 on the ingredient list), Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Angelica Keiskei Extract
Official (Korean)
3 claims, summarized
You can expect:
less visible dark spots
Don't count on:
a brighter skin tone
See each claim
claims, checked
This product is a whitening functional cosmetic.backed by evidence
It contains ISOI's signature ingredient Damask rose flower oil, as well as the moisture-providing Angelica keiskei extract, Damask rose flower water, Rhus chinensis gall extract, olive leaf extract, etc.backed by evidence
The effects of ISOI's brightening serum, famous for blemish care, in a sheet mask! Bulgarian rose oil helps the rapid absorption of whitening active ingredients, helping to cleanly care for dark blemishes and dull skin tone.overstated
ISOI
Brightening Tonic Essence
It's registered in Korea as a functional cosmetic for brightening.
Key: Arbutin (#4 on the ingredient list), Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Official (Korean)
6 claims, summarized
You can expect:
less visible dark spots
Only partly backed:
better hydration (amount unknown) · a brighter skin tone (amount unknown)
See each claim
claims, checked
This product is a whitening functional cosmetic.backed by evidence
In addition to Isoi's signature ingredient, Damask rose flower oil, it contains acai palm fruit extract, cranberry extract, Damask rose flower water, and Houttuynia cordata extract (fish mint extract), which are effective in hydrating the skin and organizing the skin texture.backed by evidence
Wrapping the base skin moistly<br> functional blemish care tonicplausible, not tested
It is a functional toner that manages dark blemishes and dull skin tone. It contains whitening functional arbutin to care for bright skin, and plant-derived moisturizing ingredients to create moist skin.partly backed
A blemish toner that creates clear skinoverstated
Immediately after cleansing, the first step of dark blemish carenothing specific to check
Dongkook Pharmaceutical
Mela-Set Melasma Toning Cream
Key: Arbutin (#4 on the ingredient list), Alpha-Arbutin, Niacinamide
1 claim checked
claims, checked
Mela-Set Melasma Toningplausible, not tested
Arencia
Red Smoothie Serum 30
Key: Arbutin (#4 on the ingredient list), Niacinamide, Adenosine
Official (Korean)
1 claim, summarized
Only partly backed:
less visible dark spots · softer-looking fine lines
See each claim
claims, checked
brightening, wrinkle improvementplausible, not tested
Dongkook Pharmaceutical
Mela-Set Dark Spot Toning Creamy Essence
It's made for a brighter skin tone.
Key: Arbutin (#5 on the ingredient list), Tranexamic Acid, Alpha-Arbutin
4 claims, summarized
Only partly backed:
a brighter skin tone (amount unknown) · less visible dark spots (amount unknown)
See each claim
claims, checked
This product contains TECA (Centella Asiatica standardized extract) and 'Dual Melaquinone', composed of whitening functional ingredients, as well as Tranexamic Acid and Glutathione, and is designed to comprehensively care for concern areas and skin tone, according to the description.partly backed
Melaset Dark Spot Toning Creamy Essence is a product that cares for dark spots and dull skin tone to create an even and clear skin tone.overstated
[Special/Dark Spot Tone-Up Agent]overstated
Applying the '3-step micronization process', the finer formula increased the absorption of active ingredients.no supporting source found
DR.DIFFERENT
CEQ Antioxidant Serum
Key: Arbutin (#7 on the ingredient list), Ascorbic Acid 15%, Adenosine
Official (Korean)
4 claims checked
claims, checked
Centered on Vitamin C 15%backed by evidence
Brightening bare face with pure Vitamin Cplausible, not tested
Vitamin E·CoQ10 synergy designpartly backed
Clinically proven 7-way improvement antioxidant serumoverstated
ShionLe
Alpaniacin Vita-Toning Red Oil Mask
It's made for better hydration.
Key: Arbutin (#8 on the ingredient list), Niacinamide, Glutathione
Official (Korean)
26 claims, summarized
Only partly backed:
better hydration
Don't count on:
firmer skin
Tests passed:
hypoallergenic · skin irritation
See each claim
claims, checked
Rapid Moisture Recharge Mask Packplausible, not tested
Large-capacity essence filled with moistureplausible, not tested
For those who want to fill moisture into dry and cracked skinplausible, not tested
3-Type Solution Alpha Niacinpartly backed
The sheet also uses not artificial color but camellia's own red color, so the red light obtained from nature adds vitality to the skin.partly backed
It adheres closely to the skin, invigorates rough skin, and provides a feeling as if the skin is breathing.partly backed
As if a thin film is laid over the skin, it makes the skin moist and smooth, making makeup adhere more closely and stay all day without lifting.partly backed
TRIPLE X 2 Whitening+Moisturizing Ingredientspartly backed
Low-irritation test completed, skin irritation human trial completed, enabling comfortable low-irritation care.partly backed
For those who want makeup to adhere closely, with no lifting, and smooth skinpartly backed
For those looking for a low-irritation mask, a pack that is burden-free on the skinpartly backed
Camellia oil is contained in the essence, preventing moisture evaporation from the skin and providing faster and more effective moisturizing.overstated
With the non-drying moisture-fit sheet, rapidly charge non-drying moisture without tightness until the moment you remove it.overstated
Rapid Moisture Recharge Red Pack Product Satisfaction 100%no supporting source found
After use, makeup lifting decreased 100%no supporting source found
Dark skin was improved to become clear 100%no supporting source found
A sensation of moisture filled all the way into the skin was felt 100%no supporting source found
Alpine plant (high-mountain plant) grows in extreme environments and holds moisture, adding deep moisturizing and protection and powerful vitality to the skin, cultivating it into healthy and vibrant skin.no supporting source found
After product use, 23.57% moisture amount improvementno supporting source found
Biodegradable eco-friendly sheetno supporting source found
About 7 times the fabric weightno supporting source found
With the golden ratio of arbutin, glutathione, niacinamide (5%) whitening ingredients, it helps make clean skin without blemishes.no supporting source found
Panthenol (1%), alpine extract, 10-fold hyaluronic acid from low molecular to high molecular, through a complex blend, cares for the skin to be moist and healthy.no supporting source found
For those who want to improve collapsed skin elasticityno supporting source found
Weakly acidic pH 5.5 healthy skinnothing specific to check
For those who want to make dull and lifeless skin clearnothing specific to check
Ma:nyo
Glutathione 7 Dark Spot Serum (Bundle)
Key: Arbutin (#8 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
Anua
Niacinamide 10 TXA 4 Dark Spot Correcting Serum
Key: Arbutin (#8 on the ingredient list), Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid
Official (Korean)
7 claims, summarized
Only partly backed:
less visible dark spots
See each claim
claims, checked
Take an appropriate amount and spread evenly over the skin to absorb.backed by evidence
Country of manufacture: Republic of Korea / Cosmetic manufacturer / responsible seller: Cosmax Co., Ltd. / The Founders Co., Ltd.backed by evidence
Expiration date (or period after opening): 30 months / 12 months after openingbacked by evidence
Whitening functional cosmetic (whether passed the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety review)partly backed
Dark spot correctingpartly backed
Niacinamide 10 TXA 4no supporting source found
Essence / unisex / skin type: all skin / moisture supply / skin soothingno supporting source found
paparecipe
Blemish Enzyme Powder Cleanser
Key: Arbutin (#16 on the ingredient list), Papain, Lactobionic Acid
Official (Korean)
5 claims, summarized
Only partly backed:
a smoother skin texture (amount unknown)
Don't count on:
a brighter skin tone
See each claim
claims, checked
Rice flour enzyme cleansingbacked by evidence
Papa Recipe Blemish Enzyme Powder Cleanser is a low irritation daily enzyme powder type cleanser designed so that even sensitive skin can use it every day.partly backed
It is not a peeling product that strongly removes flakes; it aims to put flakes in order at the washing step so that they do not build up excessively.partly backed
Blemish Enzyme Powder Cleanser is a cleansing product in which papain (enzyme powder) and rice ferment filtrate gently remove old flakes from the skin, and which also contains PHA (lactobionic acid) and walnut shell powder so that a scrub effect can be enjoyed as well.partly backed
The rice flour and Platol White ingredients in Blemish Enzyme Powder Cleanser groom a dull skin tone to be clear and fair, and as a weakly acidic cleanser matched to the pH of healthy skin it properly balances the skin's oil and moisture and keeps skin moist without tightness even after washing.overstated
SKIN&LAB
Glutathion Ampoule Toner
Key: Arbutin (#19 on the ingredient list), Glutathione, Niacinamide
celimax
Brightening Pore Blemish Pack Pad
It's registered in Korea as a functional cosmetic for brightening.
Key: Arbutin (#23 on the ingredient list), Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid
Official (Korean)
25 claims, summarized
You can expect:
less visible dark spots
Only partly backed:
better hydration · less visible pores · a brighter skin tone · a smoother skin texture
See each claim
claims, checked
Whitening functional cosmeticbacked by evidence
✓ Absorbs refreshingly without being slippery ✓ A finish that is moist but not sticky ✓ No artificial fragrance addedbacked by evidence
Cellmacks Tranexamic Acid Blemish Pack Pad's pH is 4.3 ~ 6.3.backed by evidence
This is a fragrance-free product with no added fragrance.backed by evidence
Stretch - stretch out and attach to the desired area!plausible, not tested
Ultra-Convenient Adhesive Maskplausible, not tested
8.27% improvement in pigmentation, melasma, and frecklesplausible, not tested
Surface moisture 22.05% / inner moisture 8.06% improvementplausible, not tested
Skin texture 16.14% improvementplausible, not tested
① Highly versatile fabric pack & pad fabric ② Stretchability that stretches as much as you want ③ Adheres without lifting even on curved areas ④ A gentle low-irritation pad even when wipingplausible, not tested
The reason Cellmacks Brightening Pack Pad is an all-purpose pad ① blemishes·whitening, inner moisturizing, skin texture, pores all-care ② Stretch- stretch out and attach to skin! as an intensive care pack ③ Gently swipe- as a low-irritation padpartly backed
It is soaked with a high-functional * essence containing whitening, moisture, skin texture, and pore care effects. *Whitening functional cosmetic: helps with skin whitening.partly backed
Daily Low-Irritation Padpartly backed
Whitening·moisture·texture·pores ALL care in just 2 weekspartly backed
8 Types of Hyaluronic Acidpartly backed
Improvement effect on dark and enlarged pore area & volume in 2 weekspartly backed
Low-irritation pad that is comfortable to use every day / Cellmacks pore and blemish pad is a functional product, but we have completed primary irritation testing so you can use it with confidence. Manage your skin concerns consistently with our low-irritation functional product.partly backed
This is a whitening functional pad that manages from the first step of skincare so that dark pores and blemishes are not irregularly distributed on the skin. It was developed to gently remove dead skin cells that accumulate daily and to allow effective absorption of active ingredients into areas troubled by darkened pores and blemishes.partly backed
Whitening·moisture·texture·pore care effects proven by human application testingoverstated
24.7% improvement in pore volumeoverstated
Excess dead skin cells 73.4% improvementoverstated
Daily dead skin buildup, daily hassle-free peelingoverstated
When used together with Brightening pore blemish serum + pore blemish pad, blemish improvement rate increases by 34%no supporting source found
Troublesome skincare, end it with one all-purpose pad.nothing specific to check
If you don't see results, we'll refund 100% / If you don't see results, we'll refund 100% within 30 days.nothing specific to check

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