Humectant

What is Erythritol?

This ingredient is listed in CosIng, the European Commission’s public database of cosmetic ingredients. The function classes that database records for it are: Humectant, Moisturising, Skin conditioning.

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 153 products whose labels we have read, one puts this one on the front.

Dr.twentyproject

9 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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See the label check (7 lines)
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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.
  • [Calm and soothe irritated skin] It quickly soothes irritated and easily reddening sensitive skin all day.
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  • Product Benefits Blackheads Treatment, Hydrating, Moisturizing, Oil Control, Redness Reduction, Soothing
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  • [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.
  • [Glass skin] Enhances the absorption of serums and creams for achieving glass skin. It is good to use for your daily skin routine.
  • [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.
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  • [Dr.twentyproject] Dr20project 9 Toner

Do the ad lines about it hold up?

We checked the one advertised line that names this ingredient.

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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.