What is Cordyceps Sinensis Extract?
Role not confirmed
We haven't written up what this ingredient does yet. The products below feature it as a key ingredient.
Which products feature it?
2 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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It's made for better hydration and calmer skin.
Key Cordyceps Sinensis Extract (#4 on the ingredient list), Micrococcus Lysate, Niacinamide
3 claims, summarized
- You can expect:
- better hydration
- Only partly backed:
- calmer skin · better barrier support
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Holding firmly onto lost inner moisture
backed by evidenceComposed of a marine microbiome fermented extract that thrives even in extreme environments, a proprietary developed soothing peptide, and a marine botanical blend extracted via proprietary technology, the DIFFERENSEA™ solution helps with care for the collapsed skin barrier and provides a differentiated mechanism that returns skin to a healthy state.
partly backedMoist and bouncy soothing gel
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AC Control Lotion
It's made for less shine and better hydration.
Key Cordyceps Sinensis Extract (#16 on the ingredient list), Niacinamide, Acetyl Glucosamine
25 claims, summarized
- Only partly backed:
- less visible dark spots · less shine (amount unknown) · better hydration · calmer skin
- Don't count on:
- less visible pores · clearer-looking skin
- Free of:
- the ingredients it lists
- Tests passed:
- non-comedogenic
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Paraben, phenoxyethanol, silicone oil, TEA, artificial fragrance, artificial color, mineral oil, benzoate, SLS, PEG-free system
backed by evidenceWhitening efficacy Up↑ with the pairing of niacinamide and acetyl glucosamine
plausible, not testedSuitable for acne-prone skin & whitening functional cosmetics
partly backedNon-comedogenic (Non-Comedogenic Test) test completed
partly backedThe non-comedogenic (Non-Comedogenic) test was conducted at Dermapro, a specialized cosmetics clinical institution.
partly backedNo skin irritation reactions appeared in any of the clinical test subjects.
partly backedNiacinamide, acetyl glucosamine, etc. control sebum to manage the skin into clean, bright skin without greasiness.
partly backedExcludes fragrance ingredients suspected of causing allergies
partly backed5 natural plant-based soothing & moisturizing complex extracts
partly backedA functional moisturizing lotion that controls sebum with the power of nature to cultivate clean, clear skin
partly backedPowerful sebum control, acne-prone skin suitable & whitening functional lotion
overstatedDoes not cause acne or make it worse
overstatedSebum control through peppermint oil's suppression of P.Acne
overstatedSebum control approx. 100%, skin greasiness reduction 100%, skin adverse reactions 0%
no supporting source foundWhiteheads (closed comedones) significantly reduced by approx. 22%
no supporting source foundClosed comedones (whiteheads) were significantly reduced.
no supporting source foundContains a natural complex extract obtained from Chung-Ang University College of Pharmacy, excellent for whitehead suppression and sebum control.
no supporting source foundCarpinus laxiflora leaf extract and Quercus mongolica leaf extract are excellent for whitehead suppression, sebum control and skin soothing, making them suitable for acne-prone skin.
no supporting source foundExcluded the 26 fragrance ingredients suspected of being allergens designated by EU SCCS (SCCS/1459/11) and KFDA (Ministry of Food and Drug Safety).
no supporting source foundHelps reduce skin dryness and adverse reactions to cosmetics, cultivating skin that is calm and healthy.
no supporting source foundCordyceps militaris extract and Coriolus versicolor extract are excellent for skin soothing and lower adverse reactions to cosmetics.
no supporting source foundWeakly acidic formula similar to skin
no supporting source foundWeakly acidic pH 5.5
no supporting source foundThe Pure does not conduct animal testing.
no supporting source foundUsing natural extracts, it is more pure to the skin.
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We checked each claim that features this ingredient. Open the list below to see the result for each one.
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| Result | Claims |
|---|---|
| no supporting source found | 1 of 1 |
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.
