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What is Cetyl-PG Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide?

Skin conditioning

Cetyl-PG Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide is a skin conditioner that helps soften and smooth the surface.

This ingredient is listed in CosIng, the EU's cosmetic ingredient database. CosIng lists what it's used for as: 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: Cetyl-PG Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide (#19 on the ingredient list), Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate

    17 claims, summarized
    Only partly backed:
    firmer skin (amount unknown) · better barrier support (amount unknown)
    Don't count on:
    better hydration
    Tests passed:
    dermatologist check
    See each claim

    claims, checked

    • 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.backed by evidence
    • With the low friction of the touchless foam, it helps reduce friction irritation throughout the whole washing process (In vitro friction test).plausible, not tested
    • Yes, as a touchless foaming cleanser it can be used without burden even as a substitute for a morning water wash.plausible, not tested
    • Weakly acidic foam cleanser, low irritation foam cleanserplausible, not tested
    • A barrier protection foaming cleanser whose dense foam cleanses everything from impurities inside pores to excess oil without burdenpartly backed
    • 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.partly backed
    • 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).partly backed
    • It recorded a skin irritation index of 0.00 and provides a low irritation feel in use.partly backed
    • Containing 3 barrier protection ingredients, Derma-On, panthenol and betaine, it contributes to firming up the skin barrier the more you use it.partly backed
    • 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.partly backed
    • 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.partly backed
    • A touchless cleanser with a microbubble formula 6 times smaller than a poreoverstated
    • 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).overstated
    • 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).overstated
    • 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).overstated
    • 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.no supporting source found
    • Having completed a paediatric skin test, it can also be used for washing our children.no supporting source found
  • Key: Cetyl-PG Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide (#19 on the ingredient list), Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate

    18 claims, summarized
    Only partly backed:
    better barrier support
    Don't count on:
    better hydration · firmer skin
    Tests passed:
    dermatologist check
    See each claim

    claims, checked

    • Why is it low in irritation? / With a blend of non-ionic·amino acid-based cleansing ingredients and touchless foam, friction is reduced, achieving low-irritation cleansing with a skin irritation index of 0.00.backed by evidence
    • For sensitive skin that gets irritated even during cleansing, a #TouchlessCleanser that rinses with foamplausible, not tested
    • The low friction of the touchless foam helps reduce friction irritation throughout the entire cleansing process (in vitro friction test).plausible, not tested
    • A barrier-protecting foaming cleanser with dense foam that effortlessly cleanses from pore impurities to excess oilplausible, not tested
    • Can it be used for morning cleansing? / Yes, with the touchless foaming cleanser, you can use it comfortably as a replacement for morning water cleansing.plausible, not tested
    • Touchless cleanser with a microbubble formula 6 times smaller than porespartly backed
    • With a touchless foaming cleanser, it protects the barrier of sensitive skin and minimizes irritation during cleansing.partly backed
    • Cleansing of 98.1% of ultrafine dust, 88.9% of sunscreen, and 97.9% of pore impurities was confirmed (30 adult women aged 20~39, test period 2025.07.21~2025.08.22, individual differences may exist).partly backed
    • It records a skin irritation index of 0.00, providing a low-irritation sensation.partly backed
    • Completed human skin non-irritation, allergy, extreme sensitivity, dermatology, acne-prone skin suitability, and pediatric skin tests, making it suitable for sensitive skin and children's cleansing.partly backed
    • What skin types is it suitable for? / Designed for dry and sensitive skin, and completed tests such as human non-irritation, allergy, extreme sensitivity, dermatology, and acne-prone skin suitability.partly backed
    • Can children use it? / Completed pediatric skin tests, so it can be used for our child's cleansing as well.partly backed
    • How effective is the cleansing? / Cleansing of 98.1% of ultrafine dust, 88.9% of sunscreen, and 97.9% of pore impurities was confirmed (30 adult women aged 20~39, test period 2025.07.21~2025.08.22).partly backed
    • With microbubbles 6 times smaller than pores (average foaming bubble 41 μm), even smaller than the average fine pore (50 μm), it cleans even invisible impurities inside pores (in vitro test results for some items).overstated
    • Immediately after use, an 80.6% improvement in damaged barrier and a 29.7% increase in moisture content were observed, helping to keep the skin moist and strengthen the barrier even after cleansing (same test conditions).overstated
    • Containing Derma-on·Panthenol·Betaine, three barrier-protecting ingredients, it contributes to strengthening the skin barrier the more you use it.no supporting source found
    • Weakly acidic foam cleanser, low-irritation foam cleanserno supporting source found
    • Also, in the usage evaluation, overall cleansing power, removal of oiliness, rinsing without residue, suitability for sensitive skin, smooth rolling, low irritation, and protective sensation during cleansing—all low-irritation and cleansing-related items—were confirmed to have 100% satisfaction (30 adult women aged 20~39, test period 2025.07.21~2025.08.22).nothing specific to check
  • It's made for better hydration and calmer skin.

    Key: Cetyl-PG Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide (#26 on the ingredient list), Ceramide, Cholesterol

    14 claims, summarized
    Only partly backed:
    better hydration · calmer skin · better barrier support
    Free of:
    10 listed ingredients
    Tests passed:
    dermatologist check · skin irritation
    See each claim

    claims, checked

    • Because no fragrance is blended in, the inherent smell of the ingredients may be noticeable.backed by evidence
    • It provides a melting texture that absorbs quickly without stickinessplausible, not tested
    • It helps with skin barrier improvement, moisture supply, prevention of moisture loss and skin soothing, andplausible, not tested
    • 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 testpartly backed
    • With a Fragrance Free formula that infants can also use, it has completed a sensitive panel test and an allergy test.partly backed
    • It is fragrance free and, being free of 10 specified ingredients (10 FREE), can be used more gently.partly backed
    • 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), andpartly backed
    • it received vegan certification from the Korea Vegan Certification Institute.partly backed
    • Third generation Ceramide Ato sensitive moisture soothing lotionoverstated
    • Moisture lasts 100 hours, andoverstated
    • on the basis of 10 stratum corneum tape strippings, it fills inner moisture down to 10 layers of the stratum corneumno supporting source found
    • on the basis of moisture content measurement it moisturises 2.8 times faster, andno supporting source found
    • with numerically verified sensitive skin resilience, it helps recover temporary redness caused by external irritation and the damaged skin barrierno supporting source found
    • 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 skinno supporting source found