What is Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Shell Extract?
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We haven't written up what this ingredient does yet. The products below feature it as a key ingredient.
Which products feature it?
6 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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MEFACTORY
3-Step Black Piggy Nose Pack (3ea)
Key Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Shell Extract (#8 on the ingredient list), Charcoal Powder, Kaolin
It's registered in Korea as a functional cosmetic for brightening and wrinkle improvement.
Key Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Shell Extract (#9 on the ingredient list), Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
27 claims, summarized
- You can expect:
- less visible dark spots · softer-looking fine lines
- Only partly backed:
- less visible pores · calmer skin · firmer skin · a smoother skin texture
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Claims, checked
*YulpiLHA™=chestnut peel extract + LHA(capryloyl salicylic acid)
backed by evidenceWrinkle improvement. Whitening dual functionality
backed by evidence#ButterflyZoneIntensiveTightening
plausible, not testedPore-area elasticity ingredient found in chestnut peel
plausible, not testedFeels like waste inside pores has been cleanly cleansed 93%
plausible, not testedFeels like it can be used even on days when skin has become sensitive 96%
plausible, not testedIt's not a toner pad! A pore cleansing essence pad containing essence efficacy ingredients
plausible, not testedFrom fine dead skin cells
plausible, not testedA daily functional pore pad that contains chestnut peel and AHA·PHA·LHA ingredients excellent for pore care and intensively cares for butterfly zone pores
partly backedSebum and dead skin cells clean + pores tightly tightened + soft, smooth texture finish!
partly backed2-digit improvement in just 5 minutes!
partly backedArea -50.8%
partly backedVolume -53.9%
partly backedJust 1 use! With 5 minutes of use, pore volume -53%** half effect!
partly backedSkin texture improvement 15.91%
partly backedTransparency improvement 1.30%
partly backedDead skin cells. Sebum. Heat sensation. Even elasticity improvement at once
partly backedDead skin cells -97.3%
partly backedSkin temperature* -7℃
partly backedRedness** reduction -9.24%
partly backedSkin transparency effect, all subjects improved 100%**
overstatedIntensive pore cleansing for the butterfly zone where many pores are visible, waste inside pores -96% in just 5 minutes
no supporting source foundDermatology test completed
no supporting source foundA product usable even on acne-prone skin!Non-comedogenic test completed
no supporting source found7 FREE
no supporting source foundExtracted special effective ingredients from 100% domestically grown chestnuts at Utgol Farm in Buyeo, Chungnam
no supporting source foundNext-generation pore and dead skin cell care ingredients that add synergy
nothing specific to check
Key Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Shell Extract (#12 on the ingredient list), Bakuchiol, Vigna Angularis Seed Extract
Key Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Shell Extract (#31 on the ingredient list), Salicylic Acid, Charcoal Powder
It's made for less visible pores and calmer skin.
Key Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Shell Extract (#46 on the ingredient list), Panthenol, Hedera Helix (Ivy) Extract
38 claims, summarized
- Only partly backed:
- less visible pores · calmer skin
- Tests passed:
- hypoallergenic · skin irritation
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Claims, checked
Even finishing pore tightening care!
plausible, not testedTightening and soothing emptied pores
plausible, not testedPore tightening, soothing and squeezing
plausible, not testedPore tightening
plausible, not testedSkin soothing
plausible, not testedSoft and gentle
plausible, not testedUltra close fitting wrapping
plausible, not testedUltra fine net structure that adheres without gaps
plausible, not testedNatural coconut fermented cellulose sheet
plausible, not testedHelps manage excess sebum and blackheads.
plausible, not testedGenerously soaked with pore tightening essence
plausible, not testedBiodegradable
plausible, not testedWith slit lines from the nose bridge to the nose wings
plausible, not testedNot by forcibly tearing it off
plausible, not testedThose who want to manage from sebum removal to soothing all at once
plausible, not testedPerfect match of patented ingredients and fabric
partly backedLow irritation sebum, blackhead removal
partly backedSkin moisturizing
partly backedWith patented ingredients included
partly backedContains patented ingredients for blackhead and sebum removal
partly backedLow irritation test completed!
partly backedAt a clinical institution
partly backedGently removes sebum & blackheads with an alkaline nose pack and
partly backedPrimary skin irritation
partly backedBlackheads instantly gone!
overstatedMelts sebum and reduces pores
overstatedThose who want blackhead removal without irritation
overstatedThose who want whitehead removal without irritation
overstated5,400 ten-thousand sheets sold
no supporting source foundNo. 1 nose pack of your life
no supporting source foundWith pH normalization & soothing formula
no supporting source foundAdhesion, essence delivery
no supporting source found100% Lyocell
no supporting source foundVegan
no supporting source foundHalal certified
no supporting source foundReflects the principle of matching pH
no supporting source foundJust try it once and you'll know
nothing specific to checkTightening is a must for emptied pores
nothing specific to check
It's made for calmer skin.
Key Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Shell Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
25 claims, summarized
- Only partly backed:
- less visible pores · calmer skin (brand's own survey of 20) · better hydration (amount unknown) · less shine (amount unknown)
- Don't count on:
- firmer skin
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Claims, checked
Impurities, dead skin cell removal
plausible, not testedClay adsorbs sebum, and Yulpi extract·aloe vera extract help with soothing·moisture supply
plausible, not testedA clay-type pore pack that grinds chestnut shells as they are and thoroughly cleanses impurities and sebum inside pores that have widened horizontally due to excess oil, making pores soft and tight
partly backedFor horizontally widened pores, cleanse impurities inside pores with chestnut shell, pore shrinkage* and soft skin texture, Vegan certification mark * Limited to visible pores and temporary shrinkage
partly backedImmediately after use, impurities·sebum 94% improvement (P&K Clinical Research Centa, 2022.03.14~2022.04.04, 20 adult women)
partly backedAfter 4 weeks of use, blackheads 37%·whiteheads 16% reduction (P&K Clinical Research Centa, same test)
partly backedAfter warming and immediately after use, skin temperature cooling effect 17%, helps temporary soothing (Dermapro, 2022.02.14~2022.03.18, 20 adult women)
partly backedA Korean local ingredient excellent for pore care, chestnut shell!
overstatedContains pesticide-free chestnut shell YulpiBHA™ ingredient, a neat shrinkage item* for widened horizontal pores, a pore pack that tightly controls blackheads and horizontal pores
overstatedSoft but Strong A pore pack that neatly cleanses sebum-accumulated horizontal pores and tightens pores, Hanyul Budeulbam Malgeum Piji Pore Pack
overstatedAfter 2 weeks of use, visible pores 30% temporary shrinkage and improvement in skin elasticity at pore area (P&K Clinical Research Center, 20 adult women, limited to temporary shrinkage of visible pores)
overstatedCompleted suitability test for acne-prone skin use
no supporting source foundDermatology test completed
no supporting source found100% domestically cultivated
no supporting source foundSkin elasticity in pore area
no supporting source foundSkin soothing
no supporting source foundPore-specialized ingredient Yulpi BHA™
no supporting source foundThe fundamental power of skin, Hanyul brand's signature ingredient ‘Skin Balancer™’ that boosts skin defense, has been formulated and Up-Graded!
no supporting source foundThe chestnut shells of Budeulbam grown with thistles and bracken are carefully grown pesticide-free by Jeon Ok-hwa and Lee Seok-hui at Utgol Farm in Buyeo, Chungnam.
no supporting source foundSatisfaction immediately after use and after 2 weeks: reduced greasiness felt 100%·black·whitehead reduction felt 95%·pore tightness felt 90%·skin soft and smooth felt 95% (P&K Clinical Research Centa, 20 people)
no supporting source foundCompleted non-comedogenic and dermatology tests, suitable for acne-prone skin use
no supporting source foundNon-comedogenic test and acne-prone skin use suitability test, dermatology test completed, so even acne-prone skin can use it.
no supporting source found10 FREE
nothing specific to checkMuan mudflat clay
nothing specific to checkWhen it comes to pores, Budeulbam! The very pore pack that became famous by word of mouth
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| Result | Claims |
|---|---|
| backed by evidence | 1 of 2 |
| plausible, not tested | 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.


