What is Erythritol?
Humectant
Erythritol is a humectant that draws water into the skin and helps hold it there.
This ingredient is listed in CosIng, the EU's cosmetic ingredient database. CosIng lists what it's used for as: Humectant, Moisturising, 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?
5 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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Dr.twentyproject
9 Toner
It's made for calmer skin.
Key: Erythritol (#8 on the ingredient list), Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Panthenol
6 claims, summarized
- Only partly backed:
- calmer skin
- Don't count on:
- better hydration · less visible pores · less shine
- Tests passed:
- dermatologist check · skin irritation
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[Moisture Skin Barrier] Strengthen your skin's barrier with 9 ACTIVE Core formulation research technology. It completed a dermatologist-tested, low-irritation test for skin.
partly backed[Calm and soothe irritated skin] It quickly soothes irritated and easily reddening sensitive skin all day.
partly backedProduct Benefits Blackheads Treatment, Hydrating, Moisturizing, Oil Control, Redness Reduction, Soothing
overstated[Korean skin care] This Gentle toner is perfect for caring of Blackhaeds and whiteheads. You can glossy and sensitive skin and find the solution for achieving a perfect glow.
no supporting source found[Glass skin] Enhances the absorption of serums and creams for achieving glass skin. It is good to use for your daily skin routine.
no supporting source found[Formulated with natural ingredients] Erythritol is a sugar alcohol found in natural ingredients like fruits and plants, making it safe for use on sensitive skin.
no supporting source found
SIDMOOL
ACBYE MODELING POWDER BASE
It's made for better hydration and calmer skin.
Key: Erythritol (#8 on the ingredient list), Diatomaceous Earth, Algin
22 claims, summarized
- Only partly backed:
- better hydration · calmer skin
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Seamlessly adheres to curved skin for thorough care!
plausible, not testedDue to the characteristics of modeling mask ingredients, the setting time may be faster in hot and humid weather like summer.
plausible, not testedUS-made diatomaceous earth Pore & Kerato care
partly backedMoisturizing function to keep skin moist and cared for
partly backedComfrey-derived protective ingredients to care for skin comfortably and healthily
partly backedApplied botanical complex that helps to care for healthy and beautiful skin
partly backedAnimal-free
partly backedDiatomaceous earth mineral nutritional care that holds nature as it is, a sedimentary rock formed by the accumulation of phytoplankton over tens of millions of years
partly backedContains houttuynia cordata, green tea, mugwort, licorice root, skullcap, and citron extract to help with comfortable and beautiful skin care.
partly backedScent: Natural raw material scent from extracts and a cool herbal scent
partly backedColor: White powder, but when in contact with water, it turns light green due to extracts
partly backedSpreadability: A cool sensation when first applied / spreads smoothly and comes off moist when dry
partly backedBlack specks seen in the modeling mask powder and when kneading are due to the removal of coloring agents and the addition of chlorella vulgaris powder for better quality; there is no abnormality in quality, so please use with peace of mind.
partly backedSidmool creates cosmetics free from concerns about bacteria, fungi, and microorganisms through microbial testing so you can use them with peace of mind.
partly backedAcby for soothing problematic skin and moisture management
partly backedDiatomaceous earth modeling made with skin-health ingredients helps care for sensitive and reddened skin concerns.
no supporting source foundSkin irritation test completed
no supporting source foundPregnant women, nursing mothers
no supporting source foundFor teenagers, adults, and sensitive skin, it creates health and beauty, and as a type that is kneaded and peeled off, it provides quick soothing care
no supporting source foundMoisture: After removing the mask, the skin feels moist and well-groomed
no supporting source foundTeenagers, adults, red and sensitive problematic skin
no supporting source found2 IN 1 Moisturizing + Refreshing Soothing
nothing specific to check
It's made for better hydration and less visible pores.
Key: Erythritol (#11 on the ingredient list), Glucose, Xylitol
21 claims, summarized
- Only partly backed:
- calmer skin (amount unknown) · better hydration (amount unknown) · less visible pores (amount unknown) · firmer skin (amount unknown)
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330g, built-in water-control spatula
backed by evidenceUsing the built-in water-control spatula, mix 7 spoons of powder (≒50ml) and 5~6 spoons of water (≒35~ 45ml) in a bowl, apply to skin, and remove after 15~20 minutes.
backed by evidenceThe Cooling Balm modeling pack increases the glucose content over diatomaceous earth, giving it a slightly more moist and elastic texture with excellent skin adhesion.
backed by evidenceThe truly crazy cooling sensation felt throughout the entire 20 minutes of masking!
plausible, not testedErythritol absorbs skin heat and provides a cooling sensation, contributes to pore contraction, tightens the skin elastically, and has excellent moisturizing power.
plausible, not testedThe Linjei Premium Line modeling pack is a diatomaceous earth-based modeling pack. Diatomaceous earth has effects such as adsorbing impurities. So when you remove the pack, the inside is moist and the skin surface is left dry and fresh.
plausible, not testedIce plant, xylitol, camellia, cactus, aloe, and other natural-origin ingredients that help care for skin heat stimulation help soothe skin that has become sensitively flushed.
partly backedSoothing + pore care
partly backedAdding plenty of glucose, which helps with cooling sensation and heat stimulation relief, to a modeling pack with a diatomaceous earth base that is originally cold in nature, gives it a more cohesive and smoother texture than ordinary diatomaceous earth modeling packs, with excellent adhesion and much colder.
partly backedPeppermint oil provides excellent cooling sensation to the skin and controls sebum.
partly backedGlucose combines effective skin ingredients such as protein and moisture to enhance skin moisturization, and its dense formulation provides a cooling sensation to the skin.
partly backedGlucose modeling pack made with EWG Green-grade cooling ingredients (15 uses)
overstatedGlucose holds moisture and nutrients along with proteins from a wide range of ingredients, including hyaluronic acid commonly found in skin tissue, to help make the skin more vibrant.
overstatedCrazy moisturizing power
overstatedXylitol, a natural moisturizing factor (NMF) that provides a refreshing sensation to the skin, holds in moisture so the skin can maintain proper hydration.
overstatedThe world's coolest cool pack (for cosmetics only)
no supporting source foundSensitive skin heat sensation -5℃
no supporting source foundCamellia leaf extract helps reduce heat stimulation both inside and outside the skin, and enhances the cooling effect on the skin through its excellent moisturizing effect.
no supporting source foundCochineal cactus extract enhances the cooling effect with its excellent moisturizing effect.
no supporting source foundCooling balm skin temperature & moisture TEST
no supporting source foundThe ultimate cooling
nothing specific to check
It's made for better hydration and better barrier support.
Key: Erythritol (#12 on the ingredient list), Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Hydrolyzed Extensin
30 claims, summarized
- Only partly backed:
- better hydration · better barrier support · less visible pores · firmer skin
- Free of:
- the ingredients it lists
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Goodal's special composition full face & neck care 3-step gel sheet!
backed by evidenceBased on Goodal's Clear Clean Guide, 18 questionable ingredients across 4 functions have not been added.
backed by evidenceHeat cooling moisture elasticity Heartleaf soothing gel mask
partly backedWith the Heartleaf cooling capsule*, heat cooling**
partly backed10th layer (stratum corneum) moisture and barrier improvement**
partly backedPore elasticity improvement**
partly backedProduct usage satisfaction 98%
partly backedMoisture elasticity gel mask made by solidifying 43g of Heartleaf cooling capsule & Collagen-jom* essence
partly backedThe gel mask containing the 'cooling capsule' delivers a cool cooling soothing effect to the skin!
partly backedSkin temperature decrease (cooling) - 6.5 ℃ decrease
partly backedA Heartleaf mask that fills moisture up to the 10th layer (stratum corneum) inside the skin* and delivers a soothing effect, made with a gel that wholly contains and solidifies Heartleaf extract (Houttuynia cordata extract)
partly backedMoisture filled with Hyaluron Soothing Active ingredients! Moisture and barrier improvement in the 10th layer (stratum corneum) of the skin
partly backedTight all the way to the pores with hyaluronic acid* and vegan 'Collagen-jom'**! A gel mask that cares even for moisture
partly backedSkin safety after 8 hours of attachment
partly backedEfficacy·effects are rigorously verified through external professional analysis institutions
partly backedFunctional cosmetics review completion status: whitening & wrinkle improvement functionality
partly backedSkin soothing 114.392 % improvement
overstatedInner moisture (stratum corneum) + 483% improvement *immediately after use
overstatedSkin barrier (transepidermal water loss) + 115% improvement *immediately after use
overstatedSkin radiance + 102% improvement *immediately after use
overstatedSkin barrier improvement 115.902 % improvement
overstatedPore elasticity area 111.729 % improvement
overstatedSkin radiance 102.387 % improvement
overstatedGel mask made by solidifying the essence as it is, without a support
no supporting source foundColor change type that delivers the active ingredients in the essence to the skin and becomes transparent once absorbed
no supporting source foundPrimary skin irritation test, human application test for suitability of use on sensitive skin
no supporting source foundOK even on curved areas! Adheres without gaps from the neck to the jawline!
no supporting source foundGap-free care from the jawline to the double chin! Elastic adherence! Full face 3-step composition
no supporting source foundColor change gel mask that becomes transparent as it is absorbed into the skin
no supporting source foundWhen you peel it off after it has become completely transparent, intensive elasticity care is possible.
no supporting source found
It's made for less visible pores.
Key: Erythritol (#20 on the ingredient list), Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Caffeine
3 claims, summarized
- Only partly backed:
- less visible pores
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Cooling cream with a gel formula containing Frozen capsules that delivers immediate cooling effect, swelling relief, and pore care to the skin.
partly backedQuick Cooling Swelling Relief Cooling Bomb Cold Compress Cream
overstatedFrozen, Cooling, Cold Compress, Swelling Relief, Pore Tightening, Soothing, Makeup Adherence, Water Glow
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Are the claims about it backed up?
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 |
|---|---|
| plausible, not tested | 1 of 2 |
| no supporting source found | 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.
