What is Borago Officinalis Extract?
Skin conditioning, emollient
Borago Officinalis Extract 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.
Which products feature it?
3 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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Key: Borago Officinalis Extract (#11 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
Key: Borago Officinalis Extract (#11 on the ingredient list), Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane
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If it gets into eyes, rinse immediately
backed by evidenceUnisex / Remover / Skin type: All skin types / Cap type / Product feature: Low irritation / Lip & eye
no supporting source found
Key: Borago Officinalis Extract (#16 on the ingredient list), Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Extract, Polyquaternium-51
8 claims, summarized
- Only partly backed:
- a smoother skin texture (brand's own survey of 30)
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A peeling that improves skin texture through gentle exfoliation care
plausible, not testedA mild peeling confirmed to have zero (0.00) irritation, completed sensitive skin irritation test and cumulative irritation test (IIC Korea Co., Ltd., 2019.02.21~02.22, 33 women aged 25~35).
plausible, not testedLip peeling is also possible, and results of -55% improvement in lip dead skin cells and +24% lip color boosting were confirmed (Ellead Co., Ltd., 2025.09.24~10.01, 30 women aged 22~40).
plausible, not testedAfter cleansing, apply on dry face like a mask, before peeling 30 seconds* moisture charge / Immediate moisture amount +137% in 30 seconds / Test institute: Ellead Co., Ltd. Test period: 2025.09.24 ~ 10.01 Test subjects: 30 people (22~40 years old, female)
plausible, not testedA zero-irritation peeling gel that gently removes old dead skin cells and pore sebum and protects the skin barrier - Mild and Perfect Facial Peeling
partly backedWhen used before makeup, it completes a moist water-glow base to help skin receive makeup well, and immediately after use, radiance increased by 129% (self-scoring results).
overstatedThe cool moisture pack formulation lowers skin temperature by 8.3 degrees compared to immediately after warming, providing a cooling sensation to irritated skin.
no supporting source foundSoft but perfect! Mild & Perfect Peeling NO.1 / Overwhelming sales volume, overwhelming award wins, overwhelming technology / Irritation ZERO, NO.1 peeling, cumulative 7 million units* sold, cumulative 34 award wins** / *Facial peeling line 2002-October 2024 cumulative sales volume, **2011~22 Primera Facial Mild Peeling cumulative domestic Beauty Emblem awards
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