Denaturant

What is Glycerin?

This ingredient is listed in CosIng, the European Commission’s public database of cosmetic ingredients. The function classes that database records for it are: Denaturant, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Oral care, Skin protecting, Solvent, Viscosity controlling, Perfuming, Fragrance, Skin conditioning, humectant.

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, 5 put this one on the front.

DEWYTREE

Hi Amino All Cleanser

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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See the label check (4 lines)

Claims translated from Korean, originals preserved.

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  • Dispense an appropriate amount, lather thoroughly with a small amount of water, then rub gently on the face as if massaging and wash clean with lukewarm water.
    Korean original

    적당량을 덜어 소량의 물로 충분히 거품을 낸 다음 얼굴에 마사지하듯 부드럽게 문지른 후 미온수로 깨끗이 씻어줍니다.

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  • Top grade value for money, a 1+1 pick! Moist cleansing with dense foam
    Korean original

    가성비 甲 원쁠템! 쫀쫀거품으로 촉촉하게 클렌징

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  • Hi Amino All Cleanser
    Korean original

    하이 아미노 올 클렌저

  • Facial cleanser removes impurities, dirt and daily grime from the surface while retaining moisture and improving texture of the skin.
Product photo of Ceramide Ato Lotion

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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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

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  • 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

COSRX

Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser

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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See the label check (4 lines)

Claims translated from Korean, originals preserved.

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  • Functional cosmetic status: not applicable
    Korean original

    기능성 화장품 여부 해당없음

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  • For use on oily and combination skin
    Korean original

    지복합성 피부 사용

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  • Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser
    Korean original

    살리실산 데일리 젠틀 클렌저

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  • Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser
    Korean original

    살리실산 데일리 젠틀 클렌저

LAGOM

Gel To Water Cleanser

We checked 13 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.

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  • A gel type morning cleanser
    Korean original

    젤 타입 아침 클렌저

  • Texture: a bouncy gel texture, colourless and transparent.
    Korean original

    제형 : 탱글한 젤 제형으로 무색 투명해요.

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  • A bubble-free gel cleanser containing 85% skincare ingredients
    Korean original

    스킨케어 성분 85% 함유 버블프리 젤 클렌저

  • Main functions: ultra sensitive | moisture care
    Korean original

    주요 기능 초민감성ㅣ수분케어

  • Recommended type & texture: dry skin
    Korean original

    추천 타입 & 제형 건성 피부

  • A gel to water type morning moisturising cleanser
    Korean original

    젤 투 워터 타입 아침 보습 클렌저

  • It has completed a low irritation test too, so it will be no burden to use every morning.
    Korean original

    저자극 테스트도 완료했으니 매일 아침 사용하기에 부담이 없을 거예요.

  • Test result: judged non-irritating in a 24-hour/48-hour patch test
    Korean original

    시험 결과 : 24시간/48시간 첩포테스트 결과 비자극성으로 판정

  • Note: it is also good as a first wash for light face makeup or sunscreen. However, for point makeup such as mascara, please use a dedicated remover.
    Korean original

    유의사항 : 가벼운 피부 화장이나 선크림의 1차 세안용으로도 좋아요. 단, 마스카라 등 포인트 메이크업은 전용 리무버를 사용해 주세요.

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  • A moisture filling morning cleanser
    Korean original

    수분 채움 아침클렌저

  • Fragrance: close to fragrance free.
    Korean original

    향 : 거의 무향에 가까워요.

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  • 85% skincare ingredients
    Korean original

    스킨케어 성분 85%

  • 99% pore impurity cleansing
    Korean original

    99% 모공노폐물 세정

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Cell Fusion C

Weakly Acidic Pharrier Cleansing Water

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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See the label check (5 lines)

Claims translated from Korean, originals preserved.

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  • Weakly acidic barrier care even after cleansing
    Korean original

    클렌징 후에도 약산성 장벽 케어

  • Moist skin texture with no tightness even after washing
    Korean original

    세안 후에도 당김 없는 촉촉한 피부결

  • #LowIrritation #NoEyeSting
    Korean original

    #저자극 #눈시림NO

  • A reassuring cleansing water that protects a healthy pH and leaves moisture in full
    Korean original

    건강한 pH는 지켜주고 수분은 가득 남는 안심 클렌징 워터

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  • Low irritation, reassuring cleansing with over 96% skincare ingredients
    Korean original

    스킨케어 성분 96% 이상으로 저자극 안심 클렌징

What is it usually paired with?

Ingredients that other products put on the front of the label together with this one.