What is Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil?
Skin conditioning, emollient
Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil is an emollient that softens the skin surface.
This ingredient is listed in CosIng, the EU's cosmetic ingredient database. CosIng lists what it's used for as: Skin conditioning, emollient, 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.
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 a fungal-acne trigger, one of the ingredients people with fungal acne avoid.
- Marked this way on 39 products.
- This ingredient is on pore-clogging ingredient lists, which matters most for skin that breaks out easily.
- Marked this way on 15 products.
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?
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.
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COLD PRESS JOJOBA OIL
Key: Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil (#2 on the ingredient list), Jojoba Seed Oil 99%
7 claims, summarized
- Don't count on:
- better hydration
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Jojoba seed oil and argan kernel oil in one bottle!
backed by evidenceCOLD PRESS JOJOBA OIL
partly backedKeeps skin moist and healthy
partly backedCold-pressed jojoba oil contains omega 6, 9 and vitamins A, E, fatty acids, etc., and helps maintain healthy skin
overstatedFull of nutrition! 3-second oil moisturizing
no supporting source foundThis is a natural functional derma cosmetic to solve your skin concerns.
no supporting source foundFresh nourishing moisturizing oil as if just squeezed out
nothing specific to check
Key: Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil (#4 on the ingredient list), Borago Officinalis (Borage) Seed Oil, Jojoba Seed Oil
3 claims checked
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* 36 months from the date of manufacture / * use within 12 months after opening recommended
backed by evidenceDispense an appropriate amount of cleansing oil onto dry hands, roll it gently over the whole face as if massaging, then rinse thoroughly several times with lukewarm water.
backed by evidenceA cleansing oil for all skin types
overstated
Key: Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil (#6 on the ingredient list), Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Myristamine Oxide
2 claims checked
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When cleansing point makeup, press lightly for about 10 seconds to melt the makeup, then wipe gently.
backed by evidenceIt is a no-wash type cleansing water that does not require a separate water rinse, but if needed you may finish with lukewarm water or do a light second cleanse.
partly backed
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Han All Mascara Remover
Key: Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil (#6 on the ingredient list), Jojoba Seed Oil, Tocopherol
Key: Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil (#7 on the ingredient list), Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
2 claims checked
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In the case of a functional cosmetic, review completion status by the Korea Food and Drug Administration under the Cosmetics Act: none
backed by evidenceA magic cleansing oil where pores disappear at the same time as makeup!
overstated
Key: Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil (#8 on the ingredient list), Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Tocopherol
Key: Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil (#15 on the ingredient list), Tocopherol, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Seed Oil
DEWYTREE
Pick & Quick Moistful Mask
Key: Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil (#16 on the ingredient list), Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Collagen
1 claim checked
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1 pack a day practice :D Easy and quick Skip!Care
nothing specific to check
Key: Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil (#22 on the ingredient list), Sodium Palmate, Sodium Palm Kernelate
5 claims checked
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Did not add 10 ingredients including animal-derived ingredients, mineral oil, silicone oil, tar colorant, polyacrylamide, imidazolidinyl urea, triethanolamine, PEG, sulfate surfactants, talc, etc.
backed by evidenceContains 5 plant-derived oil ingredients including argan kernel oil, coconut oil, sunflower seed oil, olive oil, jojoba seed oil, etc.
backed by evidenceHET-CAM eye irritation alternative test completed, providing a gentler feel.
partly backedAntibacterial efficacy 99.8% 10 FREE, contains 7 plant-derived extracts, pleasant scent, family soap
no supporting source found99.9% antibacterial efficacy verification completed, helping the whole family with healthy hygiene management.
no supporting source found
Key: Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil (#24 on the ingredient list), Jojoba Seed Oil, Ectoin
It's made for better hydration.
Key: Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil (#25 on the ingredient list), Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
7 claims, summarized
- Only partly backed:
- better hydration
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Animal-derived ingredients, silicone oil, polyacrylamide, imidazolidinyl urea, triethanolamine, PEG, sulfate surfactant, and talc were not added.
backed by evidenceHaepibaseu Original Collection Olive Soap 4-pack cleanses refreshingly with a fresh green herbal olive scent and rich lather, delivering moisture without tightness. The gentle formula and plant-derived oils that the whole family can trust complete fragrant body care.
plausible, not testedThe olive oil-containing soap gently cleanses with rich lather and a subtle scent, and since it does not dry the skin, there are many satisfied reviews from the whole family.
partly backedAntibacterial efficacy 99.8%, 10 FREE, contains 7 plant-derived extracts, nice fragrance, whole family soap.
overstatedWith antibacterial efficacy verified at 99.8%, it helps the whole family maintain healthy hygiene. It is a formulation that lowers concerns about eye irritation by completing the alternative eye irritation test (HET-CAM). It contains 5 plant-derived oils (argan kernel oil, coconut palm oil, sunflower seed oil, olive oil, jojoba seed oil) to keep skin moist and soft. It does not contain 8 ingredients including sulfate surfactant (animal-derived raw materials, silicone oil, polyacrylamide, imidazolidinyl urea, triethanolamine, PEG, sulfate surfactant, talc).
overstatedAntibacterial efficacy verification has been completed, and antibacterial activity was confirmed at 99.8%.
no supporting source foundThe alternative eye irritation test (HET-CAM) has been completed.
no supporting source found
COSME NUEVO
Red Rose Gentle Cleanser
Key: Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil (#30 on the ingredient list), CERIUM OXIDE, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
26 claims, summarized
- Don't count on:
- better hydration · clearer-looking skin
- Tests passed:
- hypoallergenic · skin irritation
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CA-NCRM-12™, a complex design of 12 raw herbal ingredients including eleuthero root, Houttuynia cordata, and astragalus root, completes the clean bio base of COSMENUEVO Smart Defense Cleansing.
backed by evidenceA conditioning ingredient containing fermentation-derived ingredients that smooths and comfortably tidies the skin texture after washing
plausible, not testedContains argan oil and jojoba oil to manage the skin softly and flexibly during the cleansing process
plausible, not testedA waterless Smart Defense Cleanser that washes away fine dust·sebum·waste with a natural plant complex extract base of purified water 0% (final formulation stage), containing together a 99.9% antibacterial test result and moisture balance.
partly backedWATERLESS
partly backedNO PRESERVATIVE
partly backedLow skin irritation test completed (skin irritation index 0.00)
partly backedContaining the vitality of red rose and a base of 12 natural plant complex extracts, the highly concentrated cleansing not diluted with water completes a soft and moist skin condition after washing.
partly backedAll study subjects average skin irritation index non-irritating
partly backedA moisture balance containing glycerin and betaine that reduces the dry and tight feeling after washing
partly backedUV and blue light blocking, skin irritation index 0.00, antibacterial power 99.9%
overstatedSoft moisturizing ingredients and a dense protective barrier protect the skin's moisture even after washing, maintaining a moist and comfortable skin condition for a long time.
overstatedIn the process where the natural plant complex ingredient that replaces purified water cleanly washes away waste and moistly fills the skin from within, a slight tightening, that is, a feeling as if elasticity is forming, may appear.
overstatedANTIBACTERIAL
no supporting source found95% or more natural and naturally derived ingredients
no supporting source foundAntibacterial power 99.9% (Staphylococcus aureus)
no supporting source foundConfirmed to be a product that helps with cleansing power against fine dust simulants after 1 use
no supporting source foundDeodorizing power
no supporting source foundA highly concentrated cleanser with 2~5 times the active ingredient density instead of purified water
no supporting source found(Active ingredient density: up to 5 times or more compared to ordinary cleansers)
no supporting source foundSkin solution care considering the environment that causes trouble with a 99.9% antibacterial effect
no supporting source foundMoist skin with the vitality of red rose
no supporting source foundAntioxidant protection concept
nothing specific to checkFar-infrared emission
nothing specific to checkThe cerium oxide ingredient meets COSMENUEVO's proprietary formula and exerts a powerful synergy.
nothing specific to checkAn urban environment response protection concept completed by the combination of cerium oxide and natural plant complex extracts
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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.
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| Result | Claims |
|---|---|
| backed by evidence | 2 of 4 |
| plausible, not tested | 1 of 4 |
| overstated | 1 of 4 |
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.