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What is Camellia Japonica Seed Oil?

Skin conditioning, emollient

Camellia Japonica Seed 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 31 products.
This ingredient is on pore-clogging ingredient lists, which matters most for skin that breaks out easily.
Marked this way on 19 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?

10 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 10.

  • It's made for better hydration.

    Key: Camellia Japonica Seed Oil (#1 on the ingredient list · 100%)

    32 claims, summarized
    Only partly backed:
    better hydration
    Don't count on:
    firmer skin
    Free of:
    the ingredients it lists
    Tests passed:
    hypoallergenic · skin irritation
    See each claim

    claims, checked

    • The reason oxidative stability is important is that among skincare raw materials, oils and fats easily absorb oxygen in the air and oxidize; at this time, they cause rancidity, generate peroxide substances, and produce an unpleasant odor.backed by evidence
    • Only one ingredient: 100% fermented camellia oilbacked by evidence
    • All of SKINAI's natural oil products are 100% oil concentrate, so they may have a slight inherent oil scent, but you can use them with confidence!backed by evidence
    • The 5 constituent ingredients of camellia oil excellent for skin moisturizing and protectionplausible, not tested
    • Multi-purpose all-in-one oil! Face, body, hair, etc., 100% oil usable from head to toeplausible, not tested
    • SKINAI Camellia Oil is a fast-absorbing fermented oil that provides a refreshing finish without stickiness.plausible, not tested
    • Low-irritation test completedpartly backed
    • SKINAI has completed vegan certification according to the demanding and strict standards of the Vegan Certification Institute.partly backed
    • 100% domestic fermented camellia oil, pure ingredients as nature itselfpartly backed
    • In terms of primary irritation on human skin, it was judged to be a substance in the low-irritation category.partly backed
    • 8 types of heavy metals not detectedpartly backed
    • Residual pesticides not detectedpartly backed
    • Even sensitive skin can be safe: 100% fermented camellia oil, pure natural ingredients, use without irritationpartly backed
    • An all-purpose oil that can solve skin moisturizing, soothing care, and glossy hair care all at once!partly backed
    • Yes, SKINAI Camellia Oil has only one ingredient, 100% fermented camellia oil, so even sensitive skin can use it with confidence without irritation.partly backed
    • Pregnant women and babies also safe! 100% fermented camellia oil delivers inner moisture, elasticity, and radiance all at once!overstated
    • Proven moisturizing effect, the choice that puts skin at easeoverstated
    • Moisture sensation 23.7% increase!overstated
    • Oil-moisture balance control, perfect balance care without dryness or greasiness! Suitable for all skin types.overstated
    • A low-irritation oil safe even for sensitive skin, it helps with stretch mark care and moisturizing, and both pregnant women and babies can use it.overstated
    • Hwahae No. 1! EWG Grade 1 certified vegan face oilno supporting source found
    • Inner dryness solution | Barrier strengthening | Skin soothing | Fermented nutritionno supporting source found
    • 2018 Hwahae Beauty Award Face Oil Category No. 1no supporting source found
    • Cumulative sales 700,000 unitsno supporting source found
    • Repurchase rate 99%no supporting source found
    • Coupang Pick! Coupang Ranking No. 1no supporting source found
    • SKINAI Natural Fermented Camellia Oil forms a moisture protective barrier and is more effective at preventing moisture evaporation than other general pressed camellia oils.no supporting source found
    • SKINAI Camellia Oil is a product made with domestically produced Tongyeong fermented camellia oil, and by using EWG Grade 1 ingredients, it reduced the burden on skin.no supporting source found
    • Refreshing absorption, with the fermentation method, it penetrates deep into the skin without stickiness and adheres refreshingly!no supporting source found
    • The skin secret gifted by nature, the special moisturizing of fermented camellia oilnothing specific to check
    • There are people who haven't used it, but no one has used it only once!nothing specific to check
    • Why you must use 100% fermented camellia oil?nothing specific to check
  • Key: Camellia Japonica Seed Oil (#6 on the ingredient list · 3%), Camellia Japonica Flower Water 50%, Niacinamide

    7 claims, summarized
    Only partly backed:
    better hydration
    Don't count on:
    firmer skin
    See each claim

    claims, checked

    • Jeju native camellia flower water 50%backed by evidence
    • Rich and deep moisture from plant-derived moisturizing ingredientsplausible, not tested
    • Whitening: Niacinamide, Wrinkle: Adenosinepartly backed
    • 24k Gold Lotionpartly backed
    • Application of Anemarrhena root extract for elasticityno supporting source found
    • A recipe for elasticity concernsno supporting source found
    • We will present skin happiness with an amazing feel, excellent function, and ingredients never seen before.nothing specific to check
  • Key: Camellia Japonica Seed Oil (#8 on the ingredient list), Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate

    2 claims checked

    claims, checked

    • In the case of a functional cosmetic, review completion status by the Korea Food and Drug Administration under the Cosmetics Act: nonebacked by evidence
    • A magic cleansing oil where pores disappear at the same time as makeup!overstated
  • It's registered in Korea as a functional cosmetic for wrinkle improvement.

    Key: Camellia Japonica Seed Oil (#14 on the ingredient list), Adenosine, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract

    4 claims, summarized
    You can expect:
    softer-looking fine lines
    See each claim

    claims, checked

    • Yes, it is a functional serum mist for wrinkle improvement.backed by evidence
    • Hera Comfy Revitalizing Serum Mist 90ml contains the vitality of Jeju camellia and penetrates like a dense mist, filling the skin with vitality and clear radiance. The two-layer texture of water and oil gently lifts the skin's condition, helping a smooth finish before and after base makeup.partly backed
    • It has received vegan certification from the Korea Vegan Certification Institute, and red flavonoids obtained Green Technology Certification as an upcycled ingredient using the oil cake remaining after camellia oil extraction. Additionally, PCR material is partially applied to the container and cap.no supporting source found
    • A serum mist that, containing the condensed energy of Jeju camellia, quickly boosts skin condition with ‘moisture-elasticity- radiance’ 3-IN-1 care.nothing specific to check
  • sidmool

    장벽 앰플 마스크 시트 (Korean)This brand publishes no English name for this product. The name above is as printed in Korean.

    It's made for better hydration and better barrier support.

    Key: Camellia Japonica Seed Oil (#14 on the ingredient list), Panthenol, Ceramide

    8 claims, summarized
    Only partly backed:
    better hydration · better barrier support · firmer skin (amount unknown)
    See each claim

    claims, checked

    • Panthenol (10,000ppm)backed by evidence
    • Formulated to be preserved with 1,2-Hexanediol.backed by evidence
    • Because synthetic fragrances are not used, the scent is the raw materials' own.backed by evidence
    • For skin moisturization and firm barrier care, D-Panthenol (Dexpanthenol) 10,000ppm (=1%) appliedpartly backed
    • D-Panthenol 10,000ppm + Ceramide + Polyglutamic Acid + Sodium PCA + Camellia Seed Oil + Allantoin = Real Barrier Carepartly backed
    • To help with elasticity and wrinkle improvement, we applied Adenosine.partly backed
    • No synthetic surfactants, tar colors, so more comfortable care possible / Made without synthetic ingredients that customers do not want.partly backed
    • Pregnant women, nursing mothers can use it comfortably.no supporting source found
  • It's registered in Korea as a functional cosmetic for UV protection.

    Key: Camellia Japonica Seed Oil (#18 on the ingredient list), Zinc Oxide, Centella Asiatica Extract

    3 claims, summarized
    You can expect:
    sun protection
    See each claim

    claims, checked

    • Functional cosmetic for UV protectionbacked by evidence
    • Non-nano inorganic UV-blocking ingredients protect the skin comfortably, and it is a waterproof sun stick that adheres softly and refreshingly to the skin.partly backed
    • #RefreshingSkinAdhesionWaterproofSunStickoverstated
  • It's made for less shine.

    Key: Camellia Japonica Seed Oil (#22 on the ingredient list), Homosalate, Octocrylene

    8 claims, summarized
    Only partly backed:
    less shine
    See each claim

    claims, checked

    • Ectoin + sunflower seed oilbacked by evidence
    • A texture that leaves only fluffiness with no stickiness!plausible, not tested
    • Controls greasy sebum with oil control powderplausible, not tested
    • Big-size stick with a round C-shaped silhouette!plausible, not tested
    • With a water-proof formula strong against water and sweatpartly backed
    • Environment-conscious reef-safeno supporting source found
    • Fluffy Airy Sun Stick, Smoothing Barnothing specific to check
    • Fast and easy but low-irritation care!nothing specific to check

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