Skin conditioning, emollient
What is Ethylhexyl Palmitate?
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, Perfuming.
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.

Anua
Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil
We checked 4 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.
- Dispense an appropriate amount of oil onto dry hands, roll it gently over the whole face as if massaging, then rinse several times with lukewarm water.
Korean original
물기 없는 손에 오일을 적당량 덜어 얼굴 전체를 마사지 하듯이 부드럽게 롤링 한 후 미온수로 여러 번 씻어냅니다.
- ※ Because no artificial colourant is used, colour fading may occur depending on how it is stored.
Korean original
※ 인공 색소를 사용하지 않아 보관 방법에 따라 색 빠짐 현상이 생할 수 있습니다.
- For use on all skin types
Korean original
모든 피부에 사용
- Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil
Korean original
어성초 포어 컨트롤 클렌징오일
beplain
Mung Bean 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.
- With the skin dry, roll an appropriate amount lightly over the face, then wet with water and roll for about 30 seconds to emulsify it to a milky white. Rinse clean with lukewarm water.
Korean original
물기가 없는 상태에서 적당량을 얼굴에 가볍게 롤링한 다음, 물을 묻혀 30초 정도 롤링하여 우윳빛으로 유화시켜줍니다. 미온수로 깨끗하게 헹궈냅니다.
- Pore confidence, mung bean
Korean original
모공자신감, 녹두

APRILSKIN
APRILSKIN CARROTENE IPMP™ HYDROMELT CLEANSING BALM
We checked 4 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.
- Using the built-in spatula, dispense an appropriate amount onto dry hands and face, cleanse as if massaging gently, then rinse off with lukewarm water.
Korean original
내장되어있는 스파출러를 이용하여, 물기가 없는 손과 얼굴에 적당량을 덜어 부드럽게 마사지하듯 클렌징 한 후 미온수로 씻겨냅니다.
- For eye makeup with high staying power, we recommend leaving it on the eye area for 1-2 minutes to give the makeup enough time to melt, then massaging.
Korean original
고정력이 높은 아이 메이크업의 경우, 메이크업이 녹는 시간을 충분히 주기 위해 눈가에 1-2분 올려둔 뒤 마사지 하는 것을 추천드립니다.
- A carrot cleansing balm that melts blackheads
Korean original
블랙헤드 녹이는 당근 클렌징밤
- Over 1.02 million units sold! The cleansing balm sold out 17 times
Korean original
102만개 판매돌파! 17차 완판 클렌징밤

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

inyoe
3-Seed Cleansing Oil with 5% Olive Squalane
We checked 5 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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- Transforms into a soft milky texture upon contact with water, rinsing clean without heavy residue.
- Helps dissolve daily makeup, excess sebum, and impurities while maintaining a smooth, hydrated feel.
- Formulated with 5% Olive Squalane and a blend of Jojoba, Sunflower, and Grape Seed Oils to help support skin’s natural moisture while cleansing.
- Designed to cleanse thoroughly without stripping.
- Gentle enough for everyday use, including dry and sensitive skin types. Ideal as the first step in a double cleansing routine

Torriden
Dive-In Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Cleansing Oil
We checked 4 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.
- Low molecular weight oil removes makeup and impurities inside pores.
Korean original
저분자 오일이 메이크업과 모공 속 노폐물을 제거한다.
- It contains 8D complex low molecular weight hyaluronic acid, keeping the skin moist after cleansing.
Korean original
8D 복합 저분자 히알루론산이 들어 있어 클렌징 후 피부를 촉촉하게 유지한다.
- Light and moist pore deep cleansing
Korean original
가볍고 촉촉하게 모공 딥클렌징
- It adsorbs excess oil and leaves moisture.
Korean original
과잉 유분은 흡착하고 수분을 남긴다.

YBK
Pore Clear Solution 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.
- In the case of a functional cosmetic, review completion status by the Korea Food and Drug Administration under the Cosmetics Act: none
Korean original
기능성화장품의 경우 화장품 법에 따른 식품의약안전청 심사 필유무: 없음
- A magic cleansing oil where pores disappear at the same time as makeup!
Korean original
메이크업과 동시에 모공이 사라지는 매직 클렌징오일!
What is it usually paired with?
Ingredients that other products put on the front of the label together with this one.