Skin conditioning, emollient
What is Cholesterol?
This ingredient is listed in CosIng, the European Commission’s public database of cosmetic ingredients. The function classes that database records for it are: Skin conditioning, emollient, Surfactant, emulsifying, Skin conditioning, Light stabilizer, Viscosity controlling.
A function class records the role an ingredient is put in a formula for. It is what the database files the ingredient under, not a finding of ours about what it does on skin.
Which products use it?
Of the 130 products whose labels we have read, 7 put this one on the front.
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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Claims translated from Korean, originals preserved.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
Goodal
Houttuynia Hyaluron Soothing Pore Cleansing Oil
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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Claims translated from Korean, originals preserved.
- Functional cosmetic review completion status: non-functional
Korean original
기능성화장품심사필유무 비기능성
- Main product specification: all skin types
Korean original
제품 주요 사양 모든 피부
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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Claims translated from Korean, originals preserved.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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
RELAXLY
Rose Spa 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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Claims translated from Korean, originals preserved.
- 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)
- 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%
Round Lab
1025 Dokdo Cleansing Balm
We checked 3 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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Claims translated from Korean, originals preserved.
- 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.
- Main product specification: for all skin types
Korean original
제품 주요 사양: 모든 피부 용
Celimax
Dual Barrier Purifying Cleansing Balm
We checked 8 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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Claims translated from Korean, originals preserved.
- Formulated without 23 harmful ingredients
Korean original
유해 성분 23가지 무처방
- Contains the moisturising ingredient ceramide
Korean original
보습 성분 세라마이드 함유
- 95% purity 5-ceramide
Korean original
순도 95% 5-세라마이드
- Balm → oil → milk, a 3-stage texture
Korean original
밤 → 오일 → 밀크 3단 제형
- 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
- Waterproof deep cleansing
Korean original
워터프루프 딥 클렌징
- Specialised in blackhead & whitehead improvement
Korean original
블랙&화이트헤드 개선 특화
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.
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Claims translated from Korean, originals preserved.
- All skin types
Korean original
모든피부타입
- Dispense an appropriate amount and apply to dry lips frequently.
Korean original
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What is it usually paired with?
Ingredients that other products put on the front of the label together with this one.