What is Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment?
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 a fungal-acne trigger, one of the ingredients people with fungal acne avoid.
- Marked this way on 14 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?
4 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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It's made for calmer, clearer-looking skin.
Key Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment (#5 on the ingredient list), Niacinamide, Houttuynia Cordata Extract
31 claims, summarized
- Only partly backed:
- calmer skin · clearer-looking skin (amount unknown)
- Don't count on:
- a smoother skin texture · less shine · better hydration
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Claims, checked
150ml > 250ml (over 150% increase!)
backed by evidenceDual Pad. Dual care with different texture on front and back according to skin condition.
backed by evidenceTrouble area soothing 15.04%
plausible, not testedBlemish trace relief 14.77%
plausible, not testedNon Comedogenic. Acne-prone skin suitability test completed.
plausible, not testedSebum level improved by 35.33%
plausible, not testedOil content improved by 33.11%
plausible, not testedHeat stimulation 17.21%
plausible, not testedPhysical stimulation 83.49%
plausible, not testedChemical stimulation 67.04%
plausible, not testedCleansing stimulation 77.8%
plausible, not testedUV stimulation 65.23%
plausible, not testedHeat-irritated skin temperature decreased -6.3℃
plausible, not testedUV-irritated skin soothed 65.23%
plausible, not testedLess stress. Sensitive skin irritation test completed.
plausible, not testedCapacity UP. Instead of toner, contains 250ml of high-potency trouble essence to provide quick soothing for trouble 1).
partly backedPad size & adhesion UP. Enlarged to 7cm hole-type plain surface for better adhesion, and hook-shaped towel side for better wiping.
partly backedSoothing of 5 major external irritants
partly backedTrouble 1) care specialized 3 active ingredients: Succinic acid (Hobaksan) + Bird's-foot trefoil seed extract + Starenol™(Honokiol)
partly backedHigh-efficacy heartleaf 3-kind synergy: Heartleaf Sugarsome × Heartleaf elixir (Heartleaf elixir) × Quercetin
partly backedCompleted human efficacy evaluation suitable for acne-prone skin, does not clog pores, so even sensitive skin can use with confidence.
overstatedContaining succinic acid, excellent for sebum control and dead skin cell care, and bird's-foot trefoil seed extract that lowers heat and helps trouble care, it cares for not only trouble soothing but also traces 2).
overstatedSkin moisture level improved by 274% after use
overstatedSkin dead cells improved by 94.13% after use
overstatedSebum/impurities improved by 85.52% after use
overstatedRenewal. More powerful trouble 1) care.
no supporting source foundThe high-efficacy heartleaf 3-kind ingredients soothe the skin faster and help improve trouble 1).
no supporting source foundEnhanced immediate soothing care. With strong moisture soothing for irritated skin.
no supporting source foundFrom early trouble 1) to blemishes, the habit of one sheet, Heartleaf Trace Essence Pad Clear Touch
nothing specific to checkTry caring with one pad from early trouble 1) soothing to subsequent traces 2).
nothing specific to checkEven sensitive skin can meet clean and clear skin without worry through daily trouble soothing care.
nothing specific to check
It's made for better hydration and better barrier support.
Key Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment (#17 on the ingredient list), Hyaluronic Acid, Gluconolactone
6 claims, summarized
- Only partly backed:
- better barrier support (brand's own survey of 30) · better hydration · a smoother skin texture
- Free of:
- 7 listed ingredients
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It is an essence toner with a refreshing formula suitable for oily/combination skin.
backed by evidenceA refreshing-type essence toner that gently smooths rough skin texture and balances the skin's moisture and oil levels
plausible, not testedIt is a high-moisture essence toner that gently cares for flaky dead skin cells and fills moisture without greasiness to cultivate healthy skin texture
plausible, not testedLaneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Essence Toner for Oily·Combination Skin 160ml fills moisture with a refreshing essence formulation and balances moisture and oil to help absorption of the next step. Micro low-molecular Blue Hyaluronic Acid and PHA ingredients gently smooth flaky dead skin cells and deliver comfort to oily and combination skin with a non-sticky finish.
plausible, not testedThe effect of improving the damaged skin barrier was confirmed within 1 hour immediately after use (Testing institution: Beijing EWISH Testing Technology Co., Ltd, Test subjects: 30 women with normal-to-dry skin, Test period: 2021-08-03~2021-09-01), and this is limited to improvement of temporarily damaged barriers.
partly backedWith a low-irritation formula with a skin irritation score of 0, even sensitive skin can use it comfortably, and it is 7-FREE (animal-derived ingredients, mineral oil, polyacrylamide, imidazolidinyl urea, triethanolamine, synthetic colorants, parabens).
partly backed
It's made for better hydration and calmer skin.
Key Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment (#22 on the ingredient list), Salicylic Acid, Gluconolactone
6 claims, summarized
- Only partly backed:
- better hydration · calmer skin · a smoother skin texture
- Don't count on:
- less visible pores
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Claims, checked
Exfoliation as well as skin soothing and moisturizing effects
partly backedSimple and perfect blackhead removal
overstatedImmediate blackhead and impurity improvement effect
no supporting source foundRefresh pores with a single use
no supporting source foundAll-in-one blackhead stick
nothing specific to checkStop the irritating blackhead care that repeats the vicious cycle
nothing specific to check
innisfree
Forest For Men All-in-One Essence
It's registered in Korea as a functional cosmetic for brightening and wrinkle improvement.
Key Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment (#30 on the ingredient list), Niacinamide, Adenosine
7 claims, summarized
- You can expect:
- less visible dark spots · firmer skin · softer-looking fine lines · better hydration
- Only partly backed:
- less visible pores (amount unknown) · better barrier support (amount unknown)
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[Anti-aging] Wrinkle improvement & whitening dual functionality
backed by evidenceInnisfree Forest For Men All-in-One Essence is an all-in-one essence that helps with squalane moisturization and adenosine·niacinamide wrinkle·whitening dual functionality in a single essence-type formula. It continues skin·lotion·essence care concisely and did men's essence.
backed by evidenceBlack yeast ferment*: A fermentation-derived ingredient that helps with skin microbiome and barrier balance care; Black yeast ferment: Black yeast ferment (Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment) is an ingredient that helps with skin moisturization and elasticity, and has antioxidant effects to keep skin healthy.
plausible, not testedSqualane: Replenishes moisture and hydration simultaneously; Adenosine/Niacinamide (Forest For Men Anti-aging): Wrinkle/whitening care; Peptide (Forest For Men Pore Care): Pore concerns; Centella Asiatica (Forest For Men Anti-aging): Trouble concerns
partly backed· Squalane: Replenishes moisture and hydration simultaneously · Adenosine/Niacinamide: Wrinkle/whitening care (Forest For Men Anti-aging) · Peptide: Pore concerns (Forest For Men Pore Care) · Centella Asiatica: Trouble concerns (Forest For Men Sensitive) · Black yeast ferment: An ingredient that helps with skin moisturization and elasticity, and has antioxidant effects to keep skin healthy. It contributes to strengthening the skin barrier and is suitable for sensitive skin as well.
partly backed· Wrinkle improvement & whitening dual functionality 201900051407 · Vegan certified · Low irritation · Sensitive skin suitability test completed
no supporting source foundForest For Men All-in-One Essence has completed sensitive skin suitability testing with a low-irritation formula and received vegan certification. It is also good for men's skin with irritation concerns to use for daily all-in-one care. The Sensitive SENSITIVE option product is effective in soothing sensitivity + trouble, and is a product for healthy and stable skin with completed sensitive skin suitability testing. If you have sensitive skin, please consider the Sensitive option.
no supporting source found
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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 |
|---|---|
| plausible, not tested | 1 of 2 |
| partly backed | 1 of 2 |
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.