Skin lipid

What is Ceramide?

Ceramides are a class of lipid molecules that also occur in the outer layer of skin. Ingredient lists name them by isomer, so one label often carries several at once while the ad copy calls all of them simply ceramide. They dissolve in oil rather than water, so a formula built on them needs an oil phase or a carrier to hold them.

Ingredient lists write this family more than one way, and this page counts them together: Ceramide NP, Ceramide NS, Ceramide AP, Ceramide AS and Ceramide EOP.

Which products use it?

Of the 178 products whose labels we have read, 34 put this one on the front.

Abib

Hyaluronic Boom Cream Water Tube

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  • 피부에서 느껴지는 시원한 수분감으로 사용 직후 수분 쿨링 효과를 느껴보세요.
  • 24시간 보습 108.310% 지속
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  • 세라마이드 · 엑토인 · 판테놀이 함유되어 피부 수분 장벽 케어에 도움을 줍니다.
  • 무너진 피부 장벽 123.588% 개선
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Aestura

Atobarrier 365 Cream

We checked 11 lines this product advertises against the ingredient list and public documents. One of them holds up. The rest are only partly right or have nothing behind them.

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  • Atobarrier 365 Cream does not contain ingredients generally known as ones pregnant women are concerned about.
    Korean original

    아토베리어365 크림에는 일반적으로 임산부가 우려하는 성분들로 알려진 성분들은 함유되어 있지 않습니다.

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  • A moisturising cream that protects the skin barrier
    Korean original

    피부 장벽을 지켜주는 보습 크림

  • A high-moisture cream that strengthens damaged skin barrier function
    Korean original

    손상된 피부 장벽 기능을 강화시켜주는 고보습 크림

  • This is the second generation Atobarrier 365 Cream, completed with ingredients specialised for sensitive skin.
    Korean original

    민감 피부에 특화된 성분을 담아 완성한 2세대 아토베리어 365크림입니다.

  • A product whose suitability for sensitive skin has been secured by completing three skin safety tests (dermatological, hypoallergenic, sensitive panel test)
    Korean original

    3가지 피부 안전성테스트(피부과, 하이포알러지, 민감패널테스트)를 완료해 민감 피부 적합성이 확보된 제품

  • The NEW cream has barrier protection function at 38.7%, strengthened from the previous 29.6%, and within 2 hours of use ceramide reached 10 skin layers, increasing surface moisture by 242% and inner moisture by 356%.
    Korean original

    NEW 크림은 장벽보호기능 38.7%로 기존 29.6% 대비 강화되었고, 사용 2시간 만에 피부 10층까지 세라마이드가 도달해 겉보습 242%, 속보습 356%가 증가했습니다.

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  • Derma-On technology, evolved for daily care, strengthens the barrier function of dry and sensitive skin.
    Korean original

    데일리 케어에 맞게 진화된 더마온 기술이 건조하고 민감한 피부의 장벽 기능을 강화시켜줍니다.

  • Both products are free of artificial fragrance and synthetic colourant, and with a 9 FREE formula sensitive skin can use them comfortably.
    Korean original

    양 제품 모두 인공향·합성색소 무첨가, 9 FREE 포뮬라로 민감 피부가 편안하게 사용할 수 있습니다.

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  • Patented capsule technology was applied so that ceramide stays in the gaps of the barrier for a long time and can restore the damaged barrier, and 190% residue was confirmed even after cleansing compared with the non-capsule form.
    Korean original

    세라마이드가 장벽 빈틈에 장시간 머무르며 손상된 장벽을 회복시킬 수 있도록 특허 받은 캡슐 기술을 적용되어 비캡슐 대비 세정 후에도 190% 잔존하는 것을 확인하였습니다.

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  • Atobarrier 365 Cream is developed for sensitive and delicate skin to use, and anyone from age 0 to adults can use it.
    Korean original

    아토베리어365 크림은 민감하고 연약한 피부가 사용할 수 있게 개발된 제품으로 0세부터 성인까지 누구나 사용 가능한 제품입니다.

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  • #CapsuleCream #VisibleCapsules #MoistureBarrier
    Korean original

    #캡슐크림 #눈에보이는캡슐 #보습장벽

Product photo of Atobarrier 365 Lotion

Aestura

Atobarrier 365 Lotion

We checked 13 lines this product advertises against the ingredient list and public documents. One of them holds up. The rest are only partly right or have nothing behind them.

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  • Aestura Atobarrier 365 Lotion is fragrance free.
    Korean original

    에스트라 아토베리어365 로션은 무향 입니다.

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  • A dual moisturising lotion that protects the skin barrier
    Korean original

    피부 장벽을 지켜주는 이중 보습 로션

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  • Derma-On technology, evolved for daily care, strengthens the barrier function of dry and sensitive skin.
    Korean original

    데일리 케어에 맞게 진화된 더마온 기술이 건조하고 민감한 피부의 장벽 기능을 강화시켜줍니다.

  • Aestura Atobarrier 365 Lotion is a fresh moisture barrier lotion in which capsule ceramide specialised for sensitive skin strengthens the damaged skin barrier. It is a product that underwent skin safety testing including dermatological, hypoallergenic and sensitive panel tests.
    Korean original

    에스트라 아토베리어365 로션은 민감 피부에 특화된 캡슐 세라마이드가 손상된 피부장벽을 강화시켜주는 산뜻한 보습장벽 로션입니다. 피부과, 하이포알러지, 민감성패널 테스트를 포함한 피부 안전성 테스트를 진행한 제품입니다.

  • It is a high density ceramide moisturising lotion that helps with a damaged barrier, inner moisture, surface moisture, improvement of roughened skin texture and improvement of flaking caused by dryness. It feels moisturising yet silky.
    Korean original

    손상장벽,속보습, 겉보습, 거칠어진 피부결 개선, 건조로 인한 각질 개선에 도움이 되는 고밀도 세라마이드 보습 로션입니다. 보습감이 있으면서도 실키한 사용감입니다.

  • Aestura Atobarrier 365 Lotion contains a small amount of niacinamide.
    Korean original

    에스트라 아토베리어365 로션에는 나이아신아마이드성분이 소량 함유 되어 있습니다.

  • To strengthen the skin barrier, the Atobarrier line firmly strengthens the skin barrier through patented capsules that structure the three main components of skin lipid in a form similar to skin lipid.
    Korean original

    아토베리어 라인은 피부장벽을 강화시키기 위해 피부지질을 구성하는 3대 성분을 피부지질과 유사한 구조로 만든 특허 받은 캡슐을 통해 피부장벽을 견고하게 강화시켜 줍니다.

  • In a human application study conducted by Ellead Co., Ltd. from 27 February 2023 to 28 March 2023 on 31 women who felt their own skin was sensitive and had dryness concerns, moisture immediately after use increased twofold compared with before use, and in just 10 minutes the damaged barrier improved twofold compared with before use.
    Korean original

    (주)엘리드가 2023년 2월 27일부터 2023년 3월 28일까지 스스로 피부가 민감하다고 느끼고 건조 고민이 있는 여성 31명을 대상으로 진행한 인체적용시험에서 사용 직후 보습량은 사용 전 대비 2배 증가했고, 단 10분 만에 손상 장벽은 사용 전 대비 2배 개선되었습니다.

  • In the published finished product human application study, lifted flaking caused by dryness improved by 42% immediately after use. In the same study, skin texture roughened by dryness improved by 9.6% after 4 weeks of use.
    Korean original

    공개된 완제품 인체적용시험에서 사용 직후 건조로 인한 들뜬 각질은 42% 개선되었습니다. 같은 시험에서 사용 4주 후 건조로 인해 거칠어진 피부결은 9.6% 개선되었습니다.

  • Ceramide remaining in the barrier 18 hours after a single application showed a 190% higher residual effect in the capsule formulation than in the non-capsule form. *Limited to raw material characteristics; ex vivo test results were confirmed
    Korean original

    1회 도포 후 18시간 장벽에서 잔존하는 세라마이드가 캡슐 제형일 때 비캡슐 대비 190% 높은 잔존 효과를 보였습니다. *원료적 특성에 한함, ex vivo 테스트 결과가 확인되었습니다

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  • Aestura Atobarrier 365 Lotion is a product in which a high density ceramide ingredient specialised for sensitive skin strengthens the skin barrier and keeps dry skin moisturised.
    Korean original

    에스트라 아토베리어365 로션은 민감 피부에 특화된 고밀도 세라마이드 성분이 피부 장벽을 강화해주고 건조한 피부를 촉촉하게 관리해주는 제품입니다.

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  • The pH is neutral.
    Korean original

    pH 는 중성입니다.

  • Aestura Atobarrier 365 Lotion can be used by the whole family from newborns to adults, and since infants' skin is especially sensitive and delicate we recommend testing a small amount behind the ear or on the inner arm before use.
    Korean original

    에스트라 아토베리어365 로션은 신생아부터 성인까지 온가족이 함께 사용할 수 있으며, 영유아의 경우 피부가 특히 민감하고 연약하므로 제품 사용 전 귀 뒤쪽이나 팔 안쪽에 소량 테스트 해보신 후 사용하실 것을 권해드립니다.

irecipe

Ceramide Yuzu Bio Cleansing Oil

We checked 7 lines this product advertises against the ingredient list and public documents. None of them hold up on their own. They are partly right at best.

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  • Sebum scaling inside pores with EZLite® low molecular weight oil, barrier care with CERAPLEX® ceramide
    Korean original

    EZLite® 저분자 오일로 모공 속 피지스케일링, CERAPLEX® 세라마이드로 장벽 케어

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  • PEG-free, non-comedogenic cleansing oil
    Korean original

    PEG-free·논코메도제닉 클렌징오일

  • Blackhead and sebum scaling plus skin texture and unevenness care!
    Korean original

    블랙헤드·피지 스케일링 + 피부결·요철 케어까지!

  • Clean cleansing of waterproof makeup and sunscreen
    Korean original

    워터프루프·선크림 깔끔 클렌징

  • Non-comedogenic, PEG-free, low irritation test completed
    Korean original

    논코메도제닉 · PEG-free · 저자극 테스트 완료

  • Dermatest certification verified that the formulation is non-comedogenic
    Korean original

    Dermatest 인증을 통해 논코메도제닉 처방임이 검증됐습니다

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  • A sebum scaling cleansing oil that is a low irritation vegan product yet has a result of 68% blackhead reduction after a single use
    Korean original

    저자극 비건제품이지만, 1회 사용만에 블랙헤드 68% 감소 결과를 가진 피지 스케일링 클렌징 오일

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Ceramide Yuja Healing Cleansing Balm

We checked 8 lines this product advertises against the ingredient list and public documents. None of them hold up on their own. They are partly right at best.

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  • All skin types
    Korean original

    모든 피부

  • Contains ceramide, which is effective for moisturising
    Korean original

    보습에 효과적인 세라마이드가 함유되어

  • and keeps moisture even after washing
    Korean original

    세안 후에도 수분을 유지해 주며

  • Yuja extract with antioxidant function
    Korean original

    항산화 기능이 있는 유자 추출물

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  • Low irritation cleansing balm
    Korean original

    저자극 클렌징 밤

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  • Clean beauty recipe
  • Clean beauty for me and for the earth
    Korean original

    나와 지구를 위한 클린뷰티

  • that reduces stress on the skin
    Korean original

    피부의 스트레스를 줄여주는

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Mung Bean Cleansing Water

We checked 2 lines this product advertises against the ingredient list and public documents. One of them holds up. The rest are only partly right or have nothing behind them.

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  • Soak a cotton pad well with the cleansing water, then wipe gently along the grain of the skin. For point makeup, leave the cotton pad on for about 5 to 10 seconds and then wipe gently. No separate water rinse is needed, but you may finish with lukewarm water.
    Korean original

    화장솜에 클렌징 워터를 충분히 적신 후, 피부 결을 따라 부드럽게 닦아냅니다. 포인트 메이크업은 화장솜을 5~10초 정도 올려 두었다가 부드럽게 닦아주세요. 별도의 물 세안은 필요없으나, 미온수로 마무리하셔도 좋습니다.

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  • Pore confidence, mung bean
    Korean original

    모공자신감, 녹두

beplain

Mung Bean Pore Cleansing Milk Balm

We checked 7 lines this product advertises against the ingredient list and public documents. None of them hold up on their own. They are partly right at best.

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  • A hybrid texture that turns from balm to milk
    Korean original

    밤에서 밀크로 변하는 하이브리드 제형

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  • Contains 10,000ppm of mung bean extract
    Korean original

    녹두추출물 10,000ppm 함유

  • Contains the exfoliating ingredients PHA and LHA
    Korean original

    각질 제거 성분 PHA, LHA 함유

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  • Gentle and clean deep cleansing
    Korean original

    순하고 말끔하게 딥 클렌징

  • A cleansing balm that cleanly melts away even sebum and flakes inside pores
    Korean original

    모공 속 피지와 각질까지 말끔하게 녹여주는 클렌징 밤

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  • Pore confidence, mung bean
    Korean original

    모공자신감, 녹두

  • Joyful skin confidence, beplain
    Korean original

    즐거운 피부 자신감, 비플레인

beplain

Mung Bean Weakly Acidic Cleansing Foam

We checked 6 lines this product advertises against the ingredient list and public documents. None of them hold up on their own. They are partly right at best.

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  • Mung Bean Weakly Acidic Cleansing Foam
    Korean original

    녹두 약산성 클렌징폼

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  • When washing, dispense an appropriate amount and lather with water. Roll gently to massage along the grain of the skin, then rinse clean with lukewarm water.
    Korean original

    세안 시 적당량을 덜어 물과 함께 거품을 냅니다. 부드럽게 롤링하여 피부 결을 마사지한 후 미온수로 깨끗하게 씻어냅니다.

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  • A moist cleanser that washes away even fine dust
    Korean original

    미세먼지도 씻어주는 촉촉한 클렌저

  • It cleanly cleanses impurities inside pores, sebum, flakes and even ultrafine dust.
    Korean original

    모공 속 노폐물과 피지, 각질, 초미세먼지까지 말끔하게 클렌징해줍니다.

  • All skin types
    Korean original

    모든 피부 타입

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  • Pore confidence, mung bean
    Korean original

    모공자신감, 녹두

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COSNORI

Panthenol Barrier Emulsion

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  • Dual functional cosmetic for brightening & wrinkle improvement
    Korean original

    미백 & 주름개선 이중 기능성 화장품

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  • 💜Quick soothing & barrier care panthenol barrier strengthening set💜
    Korean original

    💜퀵 진정&장벽 케어 판테놀 장벽 강화 세트💜

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  • Take an appropriate amount of this product and spread it evenly over the skin.
    Korean original

    본 품 적당량을 취해 피부에 골고루 펴 바릅니다.

COSNORI

COSNORI Panthenol Barrier Toner

We checked 6 lines this product advertises against the ingredient list and public documents. 4 of them hold up. The rest are only partly right or have nothing behind them.

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  • Dual functional cosmetic for whitening & wrinkle improvement
    Korean original

    미백 & 주름개선 이중 기능성 화장품

  • Whitening improvement (functional) 1 item
    Korean original

    미백 개선 (기능성) 1 개

  • How to use: take an appropriate amount of this product and spread it evenly over the skin.
    Korean original

    사용방법 본 품 적당량을 취해 피부에 골고루 펴 바릅니다.

  • Expiry date or period after opening: marked separately / within 12 months after opening
    Korean original

    사용기한 또는 개봉 후 사용기간 별도표기 / 개봉 후 12개월 이내

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  • Product main specification, for all skin types
    Korean original

    제품 주요 사양 모든피부사용

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  • Recommended ingredients, skin conditioning, 25 items
    Korean original

    추천 성분 피부 정돈 25 개

DR.DIFFERENT

Secolzi 131 Moisturizer

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  • 탄력보습케어

DR.DIFFERENT

Secolzi 311 Moisture Barrier Cream

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  • [장벽 보습] 세·콜·지를 3:1:1 비율로 설계해 피부 장벽을 탄탄하게 케어하는 모이스처라이저
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  • 세라마이드3배

Dong-A Pharmaceutical

Deep-Barrier Pro Cream

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  • 습윤장벽
  • 딥-베리어 프로

Dr.G

Red Blemish 10-Cica Capsule Soothing Toner

We checked 5 lines this product advertises against the ingredient list and public documents. One of them holds up. The rest are only partly right or have nothing behind them.

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  • Centella asiatica leaf extract (2.1ppm)
    Korean original

    병풀잎추출물(2.1ppm)

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  • It conditions the skin and delivers a moisturizing effect.
    Korean original

    피부를 정돈하고 보습 효과를 전달한다.

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  • Soothing capsules fill moisture layer upon layer and strengthen the skin barrier.
    Korean original

    수딩 캡슐이 수분을 겹겹이 채우고 피부장벽을 강화한다.

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  • It combines 10-Cica exosomes 2,600 times smaller than a pore with ceramide.
    Korean original

    모공보다 2,600배 작은 10-시카 엑소좀과 세라마이드를 결합했다.

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  • It opens moisture pathways inside the skin, raising the absorption of the next skincare step.
    Korean original

    피부 속 수분길을 열어 다음 단계 스킨케어의 흡수력을 높인다.

Efilow

Heartleaf 80 Hyalucica Trouble Soothing Toner

We checked 7 lines this product advertises against the ingredient list and public documents. None of them hold up on their own. They are partly right at best.

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  • ✅ Beneficial bacteria balance
    Korean original

    ✅ 유익균밸런스

  • ✅ Blemish soothing
    Korean original

    ✅ 트러블진정

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  • ✅ Oil and moisture balance
    Korean original

    ✅ 유수분밸런스

  • Epilow | A mildly acidic blemish soothing toner 300ml that soothes skin with 80% Himalayan Houttuynia cordata. With Jeju vegan biome and tenfold hyaluronic acid, it provides a healthy oil and moisture balance.
    Korean original

    에필로우 | 히말라야 어성초 80%로 피부를 진정시키는 약산성 트러블 수딩 토너 300ml. 제주 비건 바이옴과 10중 히알루론산으로 건강한 유수분 균형을 제공합니다.

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  • ✅ Himalayan Houttuynia cordata 80%
    Korean original

    ✅ 히말라야 어성초 80%

  • Contains 80% Himalayan Houttuynia cordata, tiny bumpy acne
    Korean original

    히말라야어성초80%함유 좁쌀여드름

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  • 👩‍🔬 Himalayan Houttuynia cordata, 241% stronger than Houttuynia cordata 👩‍🔬
    Korean original

    👩‍🔬 어성초보다 241% 더 강한 히말라야 어성초 👩‍🔬

AESTURA

Atobarrier 365 Gentle Foaming Cleanser

We checked 19 lines this product advertises against the ingredient list and public documents. 2 of them hold up. The rest are only partly right or have nothing behind them.

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  • With a formula mixing nonionic and amino acid type cleansing ingredients and with the touchless foam it reduces friction, and with a skin irritation index of 0.00 it achieved low irritation cleansing.
    Korean original

    비이온·아미노산계 세정성분 혼합 포뮬러와 터치리스 폼으로 마찰을 줄이며, 피부자극지수 0.00로 저자극 클렌징을 구현했습니다.

  • When washing, lather an appropriate amount, massage gently on the face, then rinse clean with lukewarm water. ※The cap opens easily if you snap it sideways as if bending it.
    Korean original

    세안 시, 적당량의 거품을 내어 얼굴에 부드럽게 마사지한 후, 미온수로 깨끗이 씻어냅니다. ※캡은 옆으로 딸깍 꺾듯이 열어주시면 쉽게 열립니다.

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  • With the low friction of the touchless foam, it helps reduce friction irritation throughout the whole washing process (In vitro friction test).
    Korean original

    터치리스 폼의 낮은 마찰력으로 세안 전 과정에서 마찰 자극 감소에 도움을 줍니다(In vitro 마찰력 테스트).

  • Yes, as a touchless foaming cleanser it can be used without burden even as a substitute for a morning water wash.
    Korean original

    네, 터치리스 포밍 클렌저로 아침 물세안 대용으로도 부담 없이 사용할 수 있습니다.

  • Weakly acidic foam cleanser, low irritation foam cleanser
    Korean original

    약산성 폼클렌저, 저자극 폼클렌저

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  • A barrier protection foaming cleanser whose dense foam cleanses everything from impurities inside pores to excess oil without burden
    Korean original

    조밀한 거품이 모공 속 노폐물부터 과도한 유분까지 부담없이 세정해주는 장벽보호 포밍 클렌저

  • Aestura Atobarrier 365 Gentle Foaming Cleanser 150ml reduces friction with dense fine foam and cleanses sensitive skin comfortably. With a gentle formula that considers the barrier, it leaves moistness without tightness after washing, so it suits the daily washing of dry and delicate skin.
    Korean original

    에스트라 아토베리어365 젠틀 포밍클렌저 150ml은 조밀한 미세 거품으로 마찰을 줄이며 민감한 피부를 편안하게 세정합니다. 장벽을 고려한 순한 포뮬러로 세안 후 당김 없이 촉촉함을 남겨 건조하고 예민한 피부의 데일리 세안에 적합합니다.

  • 98.1% cleansing of ultrafine dust, 88.9% cleansing of sunscreen and 97.9% cleansing of impurities inside pores were confirmed (on 30 adult women aged 20 to 39, test period 2025.07.21 to 2025.08.22, individual differences exist).
    Korean original

    초미세먼지 98.1% 세정, 자외선 차단제 88.9% 세정, 모공 속 노폐물 97.9% 세정이 확인되었습니다(만 20~39세 성인 여성 30명 대상, 시험기간 2025.07.21~2025.08.22, 개인차 있음).

  • It recorded a skin irritation index of 0.00 and provides a low irritation feel in use.
    Korean original

    피부자극지수 0.00을 기록해 저자극 사용감을 제공합니다.

  • Containing 3 barrier protection ingredients, Derma-On, panthenol and betaine, it contributes to firming up the skin barrier the more you use it.
    Korean original

    더마온·판테놀·베타인 등 3종 장벽보호 성분 함유로 사용할수록 피부 장벽을 탄탄하게 하는 데 기여합니다.

  • It is designed for dry and sensitive skin and has completed tests such as human eye irritation, allergy, extreme sensitivity, dermatological and acne-prone skin suitability.
    Korean original

    건성 및 민감 피부용으로 설계되었으며 인체 안자극, 알러지, 극민감, 피부과, 여드름성 피부 적합 등의 테스트를 완료했습니다.

  • Dispense an appropriate amount of the product into your hand, rub it lightly on the face and body, then rinse clean. When showering, you may also use a soft bath sponge. After removing the water, apply plenty of moisturiser.
    Korean original

    제품을 손에 적당량 덜어 얼굴과 몸에 가볍게문지른 후 깨끗이 헹구어 냅니다. 샤워시, 부드러운 목욕용 스펀지를 사용하셔도 좋습니다. 물기를 제거한 후에는 보습제를 충분히 발라줍니다.

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  • A touchless cleanser with a microbubble formula 6 times smaller than a pore
    Korean original

    모공보다 6배 작은 미세버블 포뮬라의 터치리스 클렌저

  • With microbubbles 6 times smaller than a pore (foaming bubble average 41 μm), smaller even than the fine pore average (50 μm), it cleanses even impurities inside pores that cannot be seen (some items are In vitro test results).
    Korean original

    모공보다 6배 작은 미세버블(포밍 버블 평균 41 μm)로 미세 모공 평균(50 μm)보다도 작아 보이지 않는 모공 속 노폐물까지 세정합니다(일부 항목 In vitro 시험 결과).

  • 80.6% improvement of the damaged barrier and a 29.7% increase in moisture were observed immediately after use, so it helps the skin stay moist and the barrier be strengthened even after cleansing (same test conditions).
    Korean original

    사용 직후 손상된 장벽 80.6% 개선과 보습량 29.7% 증가가 관찰되어 클렌징 후에도 피부가 촉촉하고 장벽이 강화되는 데 도움을 줍니다(동일 시험 조건).

  • In addition, in the use evaluation, low irritation and cleansing related items such as overall cleansing power, removal of oiliness, rinsing without residue, suitability for sensitive skin, gentle rolling, low irritation and a feeling of protection during washing were confirmed at 100% satisfaction (on 30 adult women aged 20 to 39, test period 2025.07.21 to 2025.08.22).
    Korean original

    또한 사용 평가에서 전반적인 세정력, 유분감 제거, 잔여감 없이 헹굼, 민감 피부 적합성, 부드러운 롤링, 낮은 자극, 세안 중 보호감 등 저자극·세정 관련 항목이 100% 만족으로 확인되었습니다(만 20~39세 성인 여성 30명 대상, 시험기간 2025.07.21~2025.08.22).

  • All skin types
    Korean original

    모든 피부

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  • Having completed human eye irritation, allergy, extreme sensitivity, dermatological, acne-prone skin suitability and paediatric skin tests, it is also suitable for sensitive skin and for washing children.
    Korean original

    인체 안자극, 알러지, 극민감, 피부과, 여드름성 피부 적합, 소아과 피부 테스트를 완료해 민감 피부와 어린이 세안에도 적합합니다.

  • Having completed a paediatric skin test, it can also be used for washing our children.
    Korean original

    소아과 피부 테스트를 완료해 우리 아이 세안에도 사용할 수 있습니다.

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Goodal

Houttuynia Hyaluron Soothing Pore Cleansing Oil

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  • Functional cosmetic review completion status: non-functional
    Korean original

    기능성화장품심사필유무 비기능성

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  • Main product specification: all skin types
    Korean original

    제품 주요 사양 모든 피부

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Illiyoon

Ceramide Ato Lotion

We checked 17 lines this product advertises against the ingredient list and public documents. One of them holds up. The rest are only partly right or have nothing behind them.

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  • Because no fragrance is blended in, the inherent smell of the ingredients may be noticeable.
    Korean original

    향료를 배합하지 않아 성분의 고유 취가 느껴질 수 있습니다.

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  • On severely dry areas it is even better to layer Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream on top.
    Korean original

    건조함이 심한 부위에는 일리윤 세라마이드 아토 집중 크림을 덧발라주시면 더욱 좋습니다.

  • Spread a sufficient amount gently over the face and whole body wherever dryness is felt.
    Korean original

    건조함이 느껴지는 얼굴 및 전신에 충분한 양을 부드럽게 펴 발라줍니다.

  • It provides a melting texture that absorbs quickly without stickiness
    Korean original

    끈적임 없이 빠르게 흡수되는 멜팅 텍스처를 제공합니다

  • It helps with skin barrier improvement, moisture supply, prevention of moisture loss and skin soothing, and
    Korean original

    피부 장벽 개선, 수분 공급, 수분 손실 방지, 피부 진정에 도움을 주며

  • With an airless double structure that blocks air from entering, use it without opening the pump.
    Korean original

    공기 유입을 차단하는 에어리스 이중 구조로 펌프를 열지 말고 사용하세요.

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  • it has received safety verification including a completed sensitive panel test and allergy test, confirmation of allergy after 3 weeks of cumulative application on 100 subjects, and passing the German Dermatest 24-hour patch test
    Korean original

    민감성 패널 테스트 및 알러지 테스트 완료, 100명 대상 3주간 누적 도포 후 알러지 여부 확인, 독일 더마테스트 24시간 패치 테스트 통과 등의 안전성 검증을 받았습니다

  • With a Fragrance Free formula that infants can also use, it has completed a sensitive panel test and an allergy test.
    Korean original

    영유아도 사용 가능한 무향(Fragrance Free) 포뮬러로, 민감성 패널 테스트와 알러지 테스트를 완료했습니다.

  • It is fragrance free and, being free of 10 specified ingredients (10 FREE), can be used more gently.
    Korean original

    무향이며 특정 성분 10가지 무첨가(10 FREE)로 보다 순하게 사용할 수 있습니다.

  • It passed the German Dermatest 24-hour patch test, a dermatological test, a sensitive panel test and an allergy test (3 weeks of cumulative application on 100 subjects), and
    Korean original

    독일 더마테스트 24시간 패치 테스트, 피부과 테스트, 민감성 패널 테스트, 알러지 테스트(100명 대상 3주 누적 도포)를 통과했으며

  • it received vegan certification from the Korea Vegan Certification Institute.
    Korean original

    한국비건인증원 비건 인증을 받았습니다.

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  • Third generation Ceramide Ato sensitive moisture soothing lotion
    Korean original

    3세대 세라마이드 아토 민감보습 진정로션

  • Moisture lasts 100 hours, and
    Korean original

    100시간 보습이 지속되며

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  • on the basis of 10 stratum corneum tape strippings, it fills inner moisture down to 10 layers of the stratum corneum
    Korean original

    각질층 테이핑 10회 기준으로 피부 각질 10층까지 속보습을 채워줍니다

  • on the basis of moisture content measurement it moisturises 2.8 times faster, and
    Korean original

    수분량 측정 기준으로 2.8배 빠르게 보습되며

  • with numerically verified sensitive skin resilience, it helps recover temporary redness caused by external irritation and the damaged skin barrier
    Korean original

    수치로 검증된 민감피부 회복력으로 외부자극에 의한 일시적 붉은기와 손상된 피부 장벽 회복에 도움을 줍니다

  • In customer satisfaction after just one use, it was confirmed at 96% for sufficient moisture without reapplying, 93% for feeling gentle because it is fragrance free, 90% for relieving inner tightness, 90% for immediate moistness and 93% for recommending it for delicate skin
    Korean original

    단 1회 사용 후 고객 만족도에서 덧바르지 않아도 충분한 보습감 96%, 무향이라 순한 느낌 93%, 속당김 완화 90%, 즉각적인 촉촉함 90%, 연약한 피부에게 추천 93%로 확인되었습니다

Ma:nyo

Pure Soybean Cleansing Foam

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  • A weakly alkaline cleansing foam that washes away even hidden impurities
    Korean original

    숨은 노폐물까지 세정하는 약알칼리성 클렌징 폼

  • Soft fresh cream fine foam that cleanly washes even impurities inside pores and keeps the skin moist without tightness even after washing
    Korean original

    부드러운 생크림 미세 거품이 모공 속 노폐물까지 깨끗이 세정해 주고, 세안 후에도 당김 없이 촉촉한 피부로 유지해 주는

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  • Low irritation cleansing foam
    Korean original

    저자극 클렌징 폼

  • For all skin types
    Korean original

    모든 피부용

PO:DL

2x Fresh Bam Balm to Foam

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  • From cleansing balm to cleansing foam all at once
    Korean original

    클렌징밤부터 클렌징폼까지 한 번에

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  • With a pH 5.5-6.5 low irritation formula, keeping moistness after washing & keeping a clear and even skin tone & texture & glow
    Korean original

    PH 5.5-6.5 저자극 포뮬라로 세안 후 촉촉함 유지&맑고 균일한 피부 톤&결&광 유지

  • A moist finish with no inner tightness even after washing
    Korean original

    세안 후에도 속당김 없는 촉촉한 마무리

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  • With a triple combination of AHA, BHA and LHA, effects of exfoliation, skin texture improvement and blemish relief
    Korean original

    AHA, BHA, LHA 트리플 조합으로 각질 제거, 피부결 개선, 트러블 완화 효과

  • Perfect cleansing from thick makeup to sunscreen
    Korean original

    두꺼운 메이크업부터 선크림까지 완벽 세정

  • A cleansing innovation that needs no double cleansing – deep cleansing plus the finish all at once
    Korean original

    이중 세안이 필요 없는 클렌징 혁신 – 한 번에 딥클렌징 + 마무리까지

  • A unique texture that turns from balm to foam – perfect removal of makeup & impurities
    Korean original

    밤에서 폼으로 변하는 독특한 텍스처 – 메이크업 & 노폐물 완벽 제거

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  • With Gongju chestnut shell extract, pore astringency & sebum control for clean and elastic skin
    Korean original

    공주 밤껍질 추출물로 모공 수렴&피지 조절로 깨끗하고 탄력 있는 피부

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  • PO:DL, moisture, texture and glow without double cleansing
    Korean original

    포들 이중세안 없는 수분결광

LANEIGE

LANEIGE Cream Skin Cerapeptide™ Refiner

We checked 14 lines this product advertises against the ingredient list and public documents. None of them hold up on their own. They are partly right at best.

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  • Melting cream into a toner, lightly yet deeply, a genius moisturizing toner
    Korean original

    크림을 토너에 녹여 가볍고도 깊게 천재적 보습 토너

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  • Melting Cerapeptide cream into a skin, it fills moisture deeply from the very first step and improves inner elasticity and the barrier too #FirstMoistureSkin
    Korean original

    세라펩타이드 크림을 스킨으로 녹여, 첫 단계부터 보습을 깊게 채우고, 속탄력 및 장벽까지 개선해주는#첫보습스킨

  • A high-moisture toner that melts Cerapeptide cream into a skin and cares for moisture as well as elasticity and the barrier
    Korean original

    세라펩타이드 크림을 스킨으로 녹여 보습은 물론 탄력, 장벽까지 케어 하는 고보습 토너

  • 22.84% increase in skin glow immediately after use
    Korean original

    사용 즉시 피부 윤기 22.84% 증가

  • High pressure blending splits Cerapeptide cream into 1/300* units and stabilizes it as a skin
    Korean original

    고압의 블렌딩으로 세라펩타이드 크림을 1/300* 단위로 쪼개어 스킨으로 안정화

  • Mild even for sensitive skin, a low-irritation formula
    Korean original

    민감 피부도 순하게, 저자극 포뮬러

  • 'CerapeptideTM' is an ingredient combining ceramide, which strengthens the skin barrier, with peptides, which raise the skin's supporting power, and along with a moisturizing effect it builds up the skin's ability to hold moisture.
    Korean original

    '세라펩타이드TM'는 피부 장벽을 강화하는 세라마이드와 피부 지탱력을 높여주는 펩타이드를 결합한 성분으로, 보습 효과와 더불어 피부의 수분 유지 능력을 키워준다.

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  • 47.64% reduction in dead skin cell amount immediately after use
    Korean original

    사용 즉시 각질량 47.64% 감소

  • Soothing of temporary redness caused by external irritation, redness recovery +40.76 %
    Korean original

    외부 자극에 의한 일시적 붉은기 진정 붉은기 회복 +40.76 %

  • A fresh milky texture usable in any season by any skin type
    Korean original

    어느 계절에나 어떤 피부 타입도 사용 가능한 산뜻한 밀키 텍스쳐

  • Immediately after use the skin's moisture content increases 8 times, and it presents a 120 hour inner-skin moisturizing effect (Elead Co., Ltd., test subjects: 30 women in their 20s and 30s, test period: 2022.07.28~2022.08).
    Korean original

    사용 즉시 피부 수분량이 8배 증가하고, 120시간 피부 속보습 효과(㈜엘리드, 시험대상: 20~30대 여성 30명, 시험기간: 2022.07.28~2022.08)를 선사한다.

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  • A change visible in just 4 weeks, half a bottle * of use
    Korean original

    4주, 반 병 * 사용 만에 보이는 변화

  • Faster absorption than before, through special formulation technology
    Korean original

    특별한 제형 기술로 기존 대비 더 빠른 흡수력

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  • Two peptides that have efficacy for moisture and the barrier          and are effective for defending against elasticity loss and boosting elasticity, optimized for a skin formulation           
    Korean original

    보습과 장벽에 효능이 있으며          탄력 감소 방어 및 탄력 증진에 스킨 제형에 최적화            효과적인 2종 펩타이드

Realbarrier

Ceramide Moisture Cleansing Foam

We checked 22 lines this product advertises against the ingredient list and public documents. One of them holds up. The rest are only partly right or have nothing behind them.

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  • Plant-derived amino acid surfactant
    Korean original

    식물 유래 아미노산 계면활성제

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  • Maintaining the skin's pH balance completes comfortable skin without tightness
    Korean original

    피부 pH 밸런스 유지로 당김 없이 편안한 피부 완성

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  • Chewy, abundant fresh cream foam, moist without tightness! All-in-one clean cleansing foam, large size
    Korean original

    쫀득 풍성 생크림 거품이 당김없이 촉촉하게! 올인원 말끔 클렌징 폼 대용량

  • Clean cleansing with chewy, abundant foam
    Korean original

    쫀득하고 풍성한 거품으로 말끔 세정

  • Fresh cream foam cleanly washes everything from makeup to impurities without skin tightness! Ceramide Moisture Cleansing Foam
    Korean original

    생크림 거품으로 피부 당김 없이 메이크업부터 노폐물까지 말끔 세정! 세라마이드 모이스처 클렌징 폼

  • 93% cleansing of makeup* after product use
    Korean original

    제품 사용 후 메이크업* 93% 세정

  • 94% cleansing of sunscreen after product use
    Korean original

    제품 사용 후 자외선 차단제 94% 세정

  • 6.0 before product use, 5.8 after 2 weeks of product use, maintaining weakly acidic skin
    Korean original

    제품 사용 전 6.0, 제품 사용 2주 후 5.8 약산성 피부 유지

  • 56.1 before product use, 63.7 after 2 weeks of product use, 13.4% improvement (moisture measurement (A.U))
    Korean original

    제품 사용 전 56.1, 제품 사용 2주 후 63.7 13.4% 개선 (수분 측정값(A.U))

  • 19.7 before product use, 16.1 after 2 weeks of product use, 13.4% improvement (skin barrier (TEWL) measurement (g/m²h))
    Korean original

    제품 사용 전 19.7, 제품 사용 2주 후 16.1 13.4% 개선 (피부장벽(TEWL) 측정값(g/m²h))

  • Suitable for use on sensitive skin DERMATOLOGISTST TESTED *Human application study on suitability for use on sensitive skin completed
    Korean original

    민감성 피부 사용 적합 DERMATOLOGISTST TESTED *민감성 피부 사용적합 인체적용시험 완료

  • Skin irritation test completed DERMATOLOLOGIST TESTED **Skin irritation test completed
    Korean original

    피부 자극 테스트 완료 DERMATOLOLOGIST TESTED **피부자극테스트 완료

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  • Moist hydrating cleansing foam, 100% satisfaction
    Korean original

    수분 촉촉 클렌징 폼 만족도 100%

  • 100% cleansing power
    Korean original

    100% 세정력

  • 100% oil and moisture balance
    Korean original

    100% 유수분 밸런스

  • 100% moistness
    Korean original

    100% 촉촉함

  • 99% cleansing of fine dust after product use
    Korean original

    제품 사용 후 미세먼지 99% 세정

  • 99% cleansing of impurities inside pores after product use
    Korean original

    제품 사용 후 모공 속 노폐물 99% 세정

  • It contains 11 kinds of hyaluronic acid in different sizes, from ultra-low molecular weight to high molecular weight, so it finishes moist without tightness even after washing.
    Korean original

    초저분자부터 고분자까지 각기 다른 사이즈의 11가지 히알루론산을 함유하여 세안 후에도 당김 없이 촉촉하게 마무리됩니다.

  • It adds three skin barrier component ingredients to care for a skin barrier weakened by external irritation and keeps the skin moist for a long time.
    Korean original

    피부장벽 구성 성분 3가지를 더해 외부 자극으로 약해진 피부장벽을 케어하고 피부를 오랫동안 촉촉하게 유지시켜 줍니다.

  • For all skin types
    Korean original

    모든피부용

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  • Mild deep cleansing ingredients, applying plant-derived ingredients to cleanse gently yet thoroughly.
    Korean original

    마일드한 딥 클렌징 성분 식물 유래 성분을 적용하여 순하면서도 꼼꼼하게 세정해줘요.

REJURAN

Biome Healer Youth Formula Cream

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  • [c-PDRN 기미크림/광노화케어 신소재]
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  • 의학적 접근으로 편안하게 촉촉한 피부를 선사합니다.
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  • 피부 본연의 회복력을 강화하는 바이옴 힐러 유스 포뮬러 크림

REJURAN

Derma Healer Pore Tightening Cream

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  • 리쥬란 더마 힐러 포어 타이트닝 크림
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  • 더마 힐러
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RELAXLY

Rose Spa Cleansing Oil

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  • A fresh rinse with no residue feeling through proprietary 3-stage emulsification.
    Korean original

    독자적인 3단계 유화로 잔여감 없이 산뜻한 헹굼.

  • Makeup Removal Rate 93.50%
    Korean original

    메이크업 세정률(Makeup Removal Rate) 93.50%

  • Transepidermal Water Loss (TEWL) reduction, 11.95% decrease
    Korean original

    경피수분손실량 감소(Transepidermal Water Loss, TEWL) 11.95% 감소

  • Immediate Skin Hydration increase right after washing, 72.40% increase
    Korean original

    세안 직후 피부 수분량 증가(Immediate Skin Hydration) 72.40% 증가

  • Primary Irritation Score on sensitive skin (Human Patch Test) 0.00 (Low Irritation)
    Korean original

    민감성 피부 일차자극지수(Primary Irritation Score, Human Patch Test) 0.00 (저자극/Low Irritation)

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  • Plant-derived polyglyceryl, ceramide and organic rose improve moisture and the barrier without skin irritation.
    Korean original

    식물성 폴리글리세릴과 세라마이드, 유기농 로즈가 피부 자극 없이 수분과 장벽을 개선합니다.

  • Sunscreen Removal Rate 94.48%
    Korean original

    자외선 차단제 세정률(Sunscreen Removal Rate) 94.48%

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1025 Dokdo Cleanser

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  • If you want clean makeup cleansing, we recommend using it as a second cleanse.
    Korean original

    깨끗한 메이크업 클렌징을 원하신다면 2차 세안용으로 사용하시길 권해드립니다.

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  • 1025 Dokdo Cleanser is a weakly acidic cleanser that even sensitive skin can use, and
    Korean original

    1025 독도 클렌저는 민감한 피부도 사용 가능한 약산성 클렌저로

  • Its cleansing power was confirmed in a fine dust simulant cleansing test, so you can use it with confidence even on days when fine dust is a worry.
    Korean original

    미세먼지 모사체 세정 시험에서 그 세정력을 확인받아 미세먼지가 걱정되는 날에도 안심하고 사용할 수 있어요.

  • ① Korea Institute of Dermatological Sciences Co., Ltd.: judged a low irritation substance in a 24-hour skin patch test
    Korean original

    ①(주)대한피부과학연구소 : 24시간 피부 첩포 시험에서 저자극 물질로 판단

  • ② Korea Institute of Dermatological Sciences Co., Ltd.: judged to have cleansing power against a fine dust adsorption simulant and thereby to be able to help with fine dust cleansing
    Korean original

    ②(주)대한피부과학연구소 : 미세먼지 흡착 모사체에 대한 세정력을 가지며, 이로 인해 미세먼지 세정에 도움을 줄 수 있는 것으로 판단

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  • it is a gentle cleanser whose fine foam removes impurities/fine dust built up inside pores.
    Korean original

    미세한 거품이 모공 속에 쌓인 노폐물/미세먼지를 제거해주는 순한 클렌저입니다.

  • With soothing moisturising ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and panthenol, it stays moist without tightness even after washing, so it also eases worries about irritation caused by dryness.
    Korean original

    히알루론산과 판테놀 등의 진정 보습 성분으로 세안 후에도 당김 없이 촉촉하니까 건조함으로 인한 자극 걱정도 덜어주죠.

  • A slightly acid cleanser removes makeup wastes while keeping it moisturized.
  • Contains fine and abundant bubbles that absorb impurities and make the skin supple.
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  • A foam cleanser with raised cleansing power and reduced skin irritation
    Korean original

    세정력은 높이고 피부 자극은 줄인 폼클렌저

  • 74 kinds of natural minerals in the deep sea water of Ulleungdo maintain the moisture balance of the skin.
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  • Start a comfortable soothing wash for your skin with a weakly acidic cleanser full of moisture.
    Korean original

    수분 가득한 약산성 클렌저로 피부에 편안한 진정 세안을 시작해 보세요.

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1025 Dokdo Cleansing Balm

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  • For forest protection it was produced using soy ink on an FSC certified carton
    Korean original

    산림 보호를 위해 FSC 인증 단상자에 소이 잉크를 사용하여 제작 되었습니다

  • Because of the nature of the balm texture we recommend storage at 10 to 30℃, and oil beading may occur at the dispensing opening, but this occurs because of the nature of the texture and the container and there is nothing wrong with the product.
    Korean original

    밤 제형 특성상 10~30℃ 조건에서 보관을 권장 드리며, 토출구에 오일 맺힘 현상이 발생할 수 있으나 제형과 용기 특성 상 발생하는 현상으로 제품에는 이상이 없습니다.

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  • Main product specification: for all skin types
    Korean original

    제품 주요 사양: 모든 피부 용

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1025 Dokdo Cleansing Oil

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  • A fresh type that comfortably protects the skin using naturally derived oils effective for skin soothing, such as evening primrose oil and grape seed oil
    Korean original

    달맞이꽃 오일, 포도씨 오일 등 피부 진정에 효과적인 자연유래 오일을 사용하여 피부를 편안하게 보호해주는 산뜻한 타입

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  • A low irritation all-in-one cleansing oil that can effectively remove not only makeup but also impurities and blackheads built up on the skin
    Korean original

    메이크업뿐만 아니라 피부에 쌓인 노폐물과 블랙헤드 등을 효과적으로 제거할 수 있는 저자극 올인원 클렌징 오일

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1025 Dokdo Cleansing Water

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  • Available for overseas shipping
    Korean original

    해외배송 가능상품

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  • Gentle one-swipe weakly acidic cleansing
    Korean original

    순하게 쓱-싹 약산성 클렌징

  • A soothing wash for tired and irritated skin
    Korean original

    지치고 자극받은 피부 진정 세안

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  • With a weakly acidic pH similar to healthy skin, it cleanly removes impurities and minimises damage to the skin's protective film, protecting the skin comfortably even after washing.
    Korean original

    건강한 피부와 유사한 약산성으로 노폐물은 말끔하게 지우고 피부 보호막 손상을 최소화하여 세안 후에도 피부를 편안하게 보호해줘요.

  • It is rich in nourishing minerals beneficial to the skin such as calcium, magnesium and zinc, filling the skin with moist hydration.
    Korean original

    칼슘, 마그네슘, 아연 등의 피부에 유익한 영양 미네랄이 풍부하게 함유되어 피부에 촉촉한 수분을 채워줘요.

  • Moist even after washing with triple hyaluronic acid
    Korean original

    3중 히알루론산으로 세안 후에도 촉촉하게

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  • The complicated cleansing process all at once! It reduces the hassle and helps a fast, easy, irritation-free clean wash.
    Korean original

    복잡한 클렌징 과정을 한 번에! 번거로움은 줄이고 빠르고 간편하게 자극없는 말끔한 세안을 도와줘요.

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  • The clean moisture of Ulleungdo deep sea water, just as it is
    Korean original

    울릉도 해양심층수의 청정 수분을 그대로

  • A light and moist water texture
    Korean original

    가볍고 촉촉한 워터 텍스처

CellFusionC

CellFusionC Post Alpha Cooling Gel Cream

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  • 쿨링수분크림
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  • 아이스쿨링캡슐
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Celimax

Dual Barrier Purifying Cleansing Balm

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  • Formulated without 23 harmful ingredients
    Korean original

    유해 성분 23가지 무처방

  • Contains the moisturising ingredient ceramide
    Korean original

    보습 성분 세라마이드 함유

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  • 95% purity 5-ceramide
    Korean original

    순도 95% 5-세라마이드

  • Balm → oil → milk, a 3-stage texture
    Korean original

    밤 → 오일 → 밀크 3단 제형

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  • A new concept cleansing balm for sensitive skin
    Korean original

    민감 피부를 위한 신개념 클렌징 밤

  • Non-comedogenic test completed
    Korean original

    논코메도제닉 테스트 완료

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  • Waterproof deep cleansing
    Korean original

    워터프루프 딥 클렌징

  • Specialised in blackhead & whitehead improvement
    Korean original

    블랙&화이트헤드 개선 특화

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TONYMOLY

Ceramide Mochi Toner

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  • Caution: a patch test is recommended for sensitive skin
    Korean original

    주의 민감 피부는 패치 테스트 권장

  • Not a functional product
    Korean original

    기능성 제품 아님

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  • Recommended situations: when dryness is felt, when you want to keep the routine simple
    Korean original

    추천 상황 건조함이 느껴질 때, 루틴을 단순하게 유지하고 싶을 때

  • As a wipe-off toner: dispense an appropriate amount onto a cotton pad, wipe gently along the grain of the skin, then pat lightly to absorb.
    Korean original

    닦아내는 토너 화장솜에 내용물을 적당량 덜어 피부 결을 따라 부드럽게 닦아준 후 가볍게 두드려 흡수시켜 줍니다.

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  • Ingredient points: ceramide, hyaluronic acid, panthenol, centella extract
    Korean original

    성분 포인트 세라마이드, 히알루론산, 판테놀, 병풀추출물

  • Daily routine: the first step after washing (morning/evening)
    Korean original

    데일리 루틴 세안 후 첫 단계(아침/저녁)

  • How to use: layering (applying several times) · toner pack · wipe-off toner
    Korean original

    사용법 레이어링(여러 번 덧바르기) · 토너팩 · 닦토

  • Feel guide, recommendations by skin type: (oily/combination) a fresh wipe-off toner · (dry/inner dryness) a moist toner pack and layering
    Korean original

    사용감 가이드 피부 타입별 추천: (지성/복합성) 산뜻한 닦토 · (건성/속건조) 촉촉한 토너팩 및 레이어링

  • As a moisturising pack: soak a cotton pad generously, place it on dry skin and remove after 10 minutes.
    Korean original

    보습 팩 화장솜에 내용물을 듬뿍 적셔 건조한 피부에 붙이고 10분 후에 떼어냅니다.

  • It is a milky texture that balances oil and moisture. The ceramide ingredient does not sit on top of the skin but absorbs densely like mochi, leaving only a deep moisturised feel without stickiness.
    Korean original

    유수분 밸런스를 맞춰주는 밀키한 텍스처입니다. 세라마이드 성분이 피부에 겉돌지 않고 모찌처럼 쫀쫀하게 흡수되어 끈적임 없이 깊은 보습감만 남겨줍니다.

  • Using it as a 'toner pack' by soaking a cotton pad generously and laying it on dry areas for 5 to 10 minutes, or putting it in an empty bottle and spraying it frequently like a mist, helps create dense mochi skin.
    Korean original

    화장솜에 듬뿍 적셔 5~10분간 건조한 부위에 얹어두는 '토너팩'으로 활용하시거나, 공병에 담아 미스트처럼 수시로 뿌려주시면 쫀쫀한 모찌 피부를 만드는 데 도움이 됩니다.

  • It is a viscous milky white texture, but the moment it touches the skin it spreads softly and absorbs quickly, raising the adherence of the next skincare step.
    Korean original

    정성이 있는 유백색 제형이지만 피부에 닿는 순간 부드럽게 퍼지며 빠르게 흡수되어 다음 단계 스킨케어의 밀착력을 높여줍니다.

overstated ad line4
  • The ceramide ingredient fills moisture and nourishment at the same time.
    Korean original

    세라마이드 성분이 보습과 영양을 동시에 채워줍니다.

  • Fragrance: a subtle citrus scent
    Korean original

    향 은은한 시트러스향

  • You can use it with confidence on sensitive and dry skin.
    Korean original

    민감하고 건조한 피부에 안심하고 사용하실 수 있습니다.

  • It contains 5,000ppb of ceramide, which firmly cares for the skin barrier, protecting the skin from external irritation and blocking moisture evaporation.
    Korean original

    피부 장벽을 탄탄하게 케어해 주는 세라마이드 성분이 5,000ppb 함유되어 있어 외부 자극으로부터 피부를 보호하고 수분 증발을 막아줍니다.

no evidence2
  • 2 million units sold cumulatively! It is Tonymoly's flagship toner.
    Korean original

    누적판매 200만개! 토니모리 대표 토너 입니다.

  • It is a product whose gentle feel was verified through a human application test.
    Korean original

    인체적용 테스트를 통해 순한 사용감을 검증받은 제품입니다.

Torriden

DIVE IN Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Skin Booster

We checked the one line this product advertises against the ingredient list and public documents. None of them hold up on their own. They are partly right at best.

1likely

See the label check (1 line)
likely, not proven1
  • 다이브인 저분자 히알루론산 스킨부스터
Product photo of Solid In Ceramide Lip Essence

Torriden

Solid In Ceramide Lip Essence

We checked 2 lines this product advertises against the ingredient list and public documents. None of them hold up on their own. They are partly right at best.

1overstated1says nothing

See the label check (2 lines)

Claims translated from Korean, originals preserved.

overstated ad line1
  • All skin types
    Korean original

    모든피부타입

says nothing1
  • Dispense an appropriate amount and apply to dry lips frequently.
    Korean original

    적당량을 덜어 건조한 입술에 수시로 발라줍니다.

What does the research actually show?

Two lists, taken from published studies on this ingredient. The first is what those studies support. The second is what they do not, which is where advertising most often runs ahead of the evidence.

What the evidence supports

Barrier integrity improvement, when delivered as a complete physiological lipid mixture.
In a double blind intraparticipant controlled trial (n = 58, mean age 46), a multivesicular emulsion with physiological lipids and glycerine improved barrier integrity after tape stripping (TEWL20 38.02 to 29.79 g/m2/h, p < 0.001), while an oil in water emulsion with glycerine but no physiological lipids had no effect (35.6 to 37.4) (CER-S5).
Sources: 4
Barrier function and dryness measures with pseudo-ceramide.
In a randomized trial in people with self perceived dry, sensitive skin and TEWL above 10 g/m2/h (test n = 33, control n = 19, 4 weeks), the pseudo-ceramide group improved on stratum corneum water content, TEWL, corneocyte area and scaling score, while the control spray produced no change in stratum corneum function (CER-S6).
Sources: 5
Ratio optimization accelerates repair.
Increasing any one of the three lipids up to threefold above equimolar accelerates barrier repair beyond normal (CER-S3).
Sources: 2
Safety.
The CIR Expert Panel concluded ceramides are safe in cosmetics in the present practices of use and concentration, functioning primarily as hair conditioning and skin conditioning agents (CER-S7).
Sources: 6

What the evidence does not support

Claim: ceramide alone repairs the skin barrier.
Directly contradicted.
Application of one or two of the three stratum corneum lipids to perturbed skin delays barrier recovery; only equimolar mixtures allow normal recovery, and acylceramides alone delay recovery (CER-S3).
Sources: 2
Claim: more ceramide is better.
Contradicted by the ratio data.
Benefit depends on molar proportion, and a mixture dominated by the wrong component actively harms: a free fatty acid dominant mixture significantly delayed barrier recovery in aged skin at 3, 6 and 24 hours (CER-S4).
Sources: 3
Claim: a moisturizer that relieves dryness is therefore repairing the barrier.
These endpoints dissociate.
The glycerine containing comparator reduced skin dryness but had no impact on barrier function, while only the physiological lipid product improved barrier integrity (CER-S5).
Sources: 4
Claim: topical ceramides replace what the skin has lost, restoring youthful ceramide levels.
Barrier lipids are made by differentiating keratinocytes through a specific metabolic pathway, and some stratum corneum ceramides exist only in skin (CER-S1).
Sources: 1

These lines are quoted from a reading of the published literature on this ingredient, not from testing we ran. Every source is listed below with its DOI or PubMed identifier so you can read it yourself. Findings about treating a medical condition are outside what a cosmetic page covers and are left out.

Do the ad lines about it hold up?

We checked 22 advertised lines that name this ingredient, across 13 products.

How it readAd lines
backed by evidence1 of 22
likely, not proven5 of 22
partly backed7 of 22
overstated ad line7 of 22
no evidence2 of 22

The count is of advertised lines, not products. One product can advertise the same ingredient in several lines, and each line was read on its own against the ingredient list and public documents.

What is it usually paired with?

Ingredients that other products put on the front of the label together with this one.

Which studies is this based on?

Every source cited above, in the order it first appears. Identifiers link to the publisher record or the PubMed entry.

  1. 1
    Berdyshev E. Skin Lipid Barrier: Structure, Function and Metabolism. Allergy Asthma Immunol Res. 2024;16(5):445-461.DOI 10.4168/aair.2024.16.5.445PMID 39363765
  2. 2
    Man MQ, Feingold KR, Thornfeldt CR, Elias PM. Optimization of physiological lipid mixtures for barrier repair. J Invest Dermatol. 1996;106(5):1096-1101.DOI 10.1111/1523-1747.ep12340135PMID 8618046
  3. 3
    Zettersten EM, Ghadially R, Feingold KR, Crumrine D, Elias PM. Optimal ratios of topical stratum corneum lipids improve barrier recovery in chronologically aged skin. J Am Acad Dermatol. 1997;37(3 Pt 1):403-408.DOI 10.1016/s0190-9622(97)70140-3PMID 9308554
  4. 4
    Andrew PV, Williams SF, Brown K, Chittock J, Pinnock A, Poyner A, Cork MJ, Danby SG. Topical supplementation with physiological lipids rebalances the stratum corneum ceramide profile and strengthens skin barrier function in adults predisposed to atopic dermatitis. Br J Dermatol. 2025;193(4):729-740.DOI 10.1093/bjd/ljaf200PMID 40408261
  5. 5
    Akahane T, Watanabe D, Shimizu E, Tanaka K, Kaizu K. Efficacy of Pseudo-Ceramide Absorption Into the Stratum Corneum and Effects on Transepidermal Water Loss and the Ceramide Profile: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2025;24(1):e16655.DOI 10.1111/jocd.16655PMID 39492723
  6. 6
    Burnett CL, Boyer IJ, Bergfeld WF, et al.; Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety. Safety Assessment of Ceramides as Used in Cosmetics. Int J Toxicol. 2020;39(3 Suppl):5S-25S.DOI 10.1177/1091581820958692PMID 33203269