What is Hydrogenated Lecithin?

Surfactant, emulsifying

Hydrogenated Lecithin is an emulsifier that mixes oil and water into one texture.

This ingredient is listed in CosIng, the EU's cosmetic ingredient database. CosIng lists what it's used for as: Surfactant, emulsifying, 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.

Anything to watch out for?

Some products' ingredient lists mark this ingredient as below. If a mark's reason fits your skin, it is the ingredient to weigh in those products.

This ingredient is on pore-clogging ingredient lists, which matters most for skin that breaks out easily.: Marked this way on 15 products.

Each mark comes from matching the product's full ingredient list against lists for fragrance, labeled fragrance allergens, drying alcohols, essential oils, fungal acne, pore clogging, and pregnancy caution.

Which products feature it?

21 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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PHYSIOGEL
레드수딩 AI 로션 (Korean)This brand publishes no English name for this product. The name above is as printed in Korean.
It's made for better hydration and calmer skin.
Key: Hydrogenated Lecithin (#6 on the ingredient list), Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol
Official (Korean)
20 claims, summarized
Only partly backed:
better hydration · calmer skin · better barrier support
Free of:
the ingredients it lists
Tests passed:
skin irritation
See each claim
claims, checked
The AI Repair Cream has a whipped-cream-like texture with a deep, adhering moisturizing feel. The AI Lotion has a fresh lotion texture with a rich moisture feel, so if you want to focus a bit more on moisturizing, use the cream, and if you want light and fresh care, use the lotion.backed by evidence
For skin that is sensitive and parched due to dryness.backed by evidence
It is a formula that is quickly absorbed into damaged skin, leaving a fresh finish without stickiness.plausible, not tested
A fresh lotion texture that settles lightly even on sensitive skin.plausible, not tested
Designed for sensitive skin, with definite effectiveness and a light feel, improves damaged barrier by +81.3% in just 5 days.partly backed
Improves sensitive skin's foundational strength. After 1 week of use, skin moisture improves by 42.8%.partly backed
Effect of improving temporary redness in just 30 minutes.partly backed
Physiogel's exclusive calming specialty ingredient PMEA and moisturizing & barrier-strengthening technology BioMimic Technology.partly backed
A damaged barrier repair lotion containing calming specialty ingredients customized for sensitive skin, improving even temporary redness beyond simple soothing.partly backed
Having completed sensitive patch testing, it is a low-irritation formula that can be used daily even on extremely sensitized skin without worrying about irritation, so if your skin has become especially more sensitive, apply it generously and soothe it.partly backed
A damaged barrier repair lotion that builds sensitive skin's foundational strength.partly backed
Physiogel AI Repair Lotion is a low-irritation formula verified for sensitive skin, and is a daily soothing lotion that can be used without worrying about irritation even on extremely sensitive and extremely damaged skin.partly backed
It is a technology that selects ingredients similar to the skin and processes them with Physiogel's exclusive method.partly backed
Repair effect for damaged barrier on skin that easily becomes sensitive.partly backed
Beyond simple soothing, even improvement of temporary redness.partly backed
A damaged barrier repair lotion that builds sensitive skin's foundational strength.partly backed
From temporary redness of the skin to soothing, it not only helps prevent the loss of moisture needed by sensitive skin, but also forms a protective barrier against external irritants so that the skin does not easily become sensitive, offering a solution to problematic skin concerns.partly backed
No. 1 moisturizing cream, No. 1 brand for 10 consecutive years.no supporting source found
The essence of 178 years of German dermatology.no supporting source found
Our sensitive skin, which easily becomes sensitive and breaks down even from minor daily irritations, now care for the fundamental causes of sensitive skin and build up its foundational strength.nothing specific to check
PHYSIOGEL
DMT Facial Moisture Barrier Cream
It's made for better hydration and better barrier support.
Key: Hydrogenated Lecithin (#6 on the ingredient list), Ceramide, Squalane
Official (Korean)
2 claims, summarized
Only partly backed:
better hydration · better barrier support
See each claim
claims, checked
The nation's cream that fills moisture and protects with a barrier.partly backed
A best-seller that has continued for decades.no supporting source found
PHYSIOGEL
Daily Moisture Therapy Facial Cream
It's made for better hydration and better barrier support.
Key: Hydrogenated Lecithin (#6 on the ingredient list), Ceramide, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
Official (Korean)
44 claims, summarized
Only partly backed:
better hydration · better barrier support (amount unknown)
See each claim
claims, checked
It is a reassuring formula that includes skin-similar ingredients, removes unnecessary ingredients, and contains only the essential 13 ingredients.backed by evidence
A blend of skin-friendly ingredients that fill moisture and build the barrierplausible, not tested
A moisture barrier cream that fills with moisture and protects the barrierplausible, not tested
Ceramide NP #SkinBarrierCareplausible, not tested
Shea Butter #NaturalMoisturizingplausible, not tested
Squalane #MoistureCareplausible, not tested
Physiogel's unique moisturizing & barrier-strengthening technology BIOMIMIC TECHNOLOGY™plausible, not tested
It is a technology that selects ingredients similar to skin and processes them with Physiogel's unique method.plausible, not tested
A soft rolling fresh cream texture that forms a thin moisturizing film on the skin.plausible, not tested
Excessive oiliness is NO, a protective film that locks in moisture is YES!plausible, not tested
Added peace of mind with ingredients similar to skin.plausible, not tested
Even with one application, moisturizing power improves by 2 timespartly backed
Damaged skin barrier +101.3% improvementpartly backed
Maintains moisture for 72 hourspartly backed
A cream that maintains a moisture-protective film that does not dry for 72 hours, not the moisture at the moment of applicationpartly backed
Immediately after use, skin moisture content improves by 101.56%partly backed
Damaged skin barrier 101.36% improvementpartly backed
Skin irritation improvement satisfaction 100%partly backed
#NoSyntheticEmulsifierspartly backed
A low-irritation derma cosmetic that the whole family can use with peace of mind.partly backed
Suitable for sensitive skinpartly backed
Ingredients that feel oily are actually skin-friendly ingredients.partly backed
While not giving excessive oiliness to the face, it acts as a sturdy 'moisture film' that prevents moisture in the skin from evaporating.partly backed
Provides long lasting moisturepartly backed
Clinically proven to strengthen the skin's barrierpartly backed
Deep moisture that never dries, a moisture barrier cream that protects the skin itselfoverstated
Damaged skin care through the repair effect of a skin barrier collapsed by drynessoverstated
The optimal solution for skin that is irritated and loses moisture every dayoverstated
Forms a protective film against external irritants and helps skin not become easily sensitive.overstated
It not only prevents moisture loss but also offers a solution for damaged barriers.overstated
Smoothly rolling and tightly adhering moisture-locking film delivers deep moisture and calm comfort to dry and rough skin.overstated
Having completed the non-comedogenic test, you can use it with confidence without worrying about breakouts.overstated
Verified by cumulative sales volume* of 1,300 ten-thousand units #NationalCreamno supporting source found
Derma blending method for more uniform cream particlesno supporting source found
Hypoallergenic testno supporting source found
Non-comedogenic testno supporting source found
A gentle and soft texture that can be used by all family members from infants aged 6 months or older to adults, so even fragile and sensitive skin can be used with confidence.no supporting source found
Makes skin less sensitiveno supporting source found
179 years of the essence of German dermatologynothing specific to check
Even if trends change, the essence of moisturizing does not changenothing specific to check
A national cream that fills moisture and protects the barriernothing specific to check
Truly good ingredients do not need long, complex explanations.nothing specific to check
The reason it comes full circle to Physiogel in the endnothing specific to check
In the end, you are destined to come back to Physiogel.nothing specific to check
PHYSIOGEL
Red Soothing AI Repair Cream
Key: Hydrogenated Lecithin (#7 on the ingredient list), Palmitamide MEA, Acetamide MEA
5 claims, summarized
Don't count on:
calmer skin · firmer skin · better hydration
Tests passed:
non-comedogenic · skin irritation
See each claim
claims, checked
A product designed to intensively care for damaged skin barriers, helping to improve* skin weakened by everyday irritation as well as professional skincare procedures.partly backed
It has passed non-comedogenic and sensitive patch tests, so you can use it with peace of mind even during seasons when skin becomes sensitive, such as early winter.partly backed
The soothing-specialized formula improves skin density**, nurturing elastic skin and completing a healthy skin condition that does not easily break down under external irritation.overstated
Human application test results also confirmed that using both products simultaneously increases skin defense by 1.35 times****.overstated
In addition, Physiogel's exclusive biomimetic technology*** is applied to effectively prevent moisture loss.no supporting source found
PHYSIOGEL
Red Soothing AI Repair Cream 100ml Gift Set
Key: Hydrogenated Lecithin (#7 on the ingredient list), Palmitamide MEA, Acetamide MEA
Official (Korean)
3 claims, summarized
Don't count on:
better barrier support · better hydration
See each claim
claims, checked
Physiogel AI Damaged Barrier Improvement Repair Soothing Creamoverstated
A worry-free repair that doesn't easily break down under any irritation! From improving damaged barriers to improving the skin's natural defense! Build up the skin's basic strength so even extremely sensitive skin can be at ease.no supporting source found
More than 175 years of German dermatology No.1 moisturizing cream brand Physiogel Official Mall Direct Linkno supporting source found
WELLAGE
Real Cica Calming 95 Trouble Ampoule
It's registered in Korea as a functional cosmetic for brightening.
Key: Hydrogenated Lecithin (#8 on the ingredient list), Madecassoside, Niacinamide
Olive Young US Amazon· Seller not confirmed Brand store Official (Korean)
27 claims, summarized
You can expect:
less visible dark spots
Only partly backed:
calmer skin · clearer-looking skin · better hydration
Don't count on:
less visible pores
Tests passed:
non-comedogenic · skin irritation
See each claim
claims, checked
Whitening functional / Suitable for acne-prone skin (Passed functional cosmetics review (or report) under the Cosmetics Act)backed by evidence
Sensitive skin primary irritation test completedbacked by evidence
Sensitive skin irritation index 0.00backed by evidence
Niacinamide, whitening functional per MFDS noticebacked by evidence
It was found that the average particle size of Cicatrix Biome™ is 110.8 nm.plausible, not tested
With outstanding absorbency containing pure cica, finishes refreshinglyplausible, not tested
Inner-calming cica ampoule that puts skin troubles and even marks to sleeppartly backed
High-purity 95% pure cicapartly backed
Skin's natural power, microbiome (lactobacillus ferment), essential nutritional active ingredientpartly backed
Pure cica + patented technology TECA LIPOSOME = healthy skinpartly backed
At 1/300 the size of a pore, calms faster, deeper into the skinpartly backed
Recovery rate of (temporary) redness with just one usepartly backed
Moisture loss rate improvement with just one usepartly backed
Melasma & blemishes (pigmentation) improvement within 4 weekspartly backed
Completed test for suitability for acne-prone skin (Completed non-comedogenic test)partly backed
Skin irritation index (0.00), judged to be low-irritation.partly backed
Sebum improvement with 4 weeks of useoverstated
Blackhead & whitehead improvement with 4 weeks of useoverstated
Ampoule containing 95% pure cica reaches up to 10 layers deep into the skin!no supporting source found
Wellage uses 95% purity madecassoside obtained through a rigorous purification process.no supporting source found
Cicatrix Biome, the special key ingredient unique to Wellage, smaller than poresno supporting source found
High-purity 95% madecassoside, the sole ingredient of the Wellage Cica lineno supporting source found
Cicatrix Biome maintains healthy skinno supporting source found
Dietary sulfur (Dimethyl Sulfone) for clean skin careno supporting source found
The ingredients and capacity are identical, so you can use it with confidence.no supporting source found
Real 'inside skin' calming effect testified by trouble skinnothing specific to check
For extremely sensitive skin, powerful soothing care line CICA CALMING LINEnothing specific to check
LANEIGE
Bouncy & Firm Face Sleeping Mask
It's made for better hydration and less visible pores.
Key: Hydrogenated Lecithin (#12 on the ingredient list), Squalane, Hydrolyzed Collagen
Official (Korean)
24 claims, summarized
You can expect:
better hydration
Only partly backed:
less visible pores
Don't count on:
firmer skin
See each claim
claims, checked
A moisture film that keeps moisture all night, for hydrated, glowing skin the next daybacked by evidence
Sweet peony floral scentbacked by evidence
Depending on storage conditions, the beads may not dissolve well, but there is no issue with quality, so please roll thoroughly to allow absorption.backed by evidence
The five indicators that constitute truly firm skinplausible, not tested
Sorbet texture that melts softly into the skinplausible, not tested
Elasticity recovery +51%partly backed
Moisture plumping +21%partly backed
(Temporary) pore size -48%partly backed
Skin elasticity recovery 51%partly backed
Wrinkle reduction 24%partly backed
(Temporary) pore volume reduction 48%partly backed
Low-molecular collagen finely broken down by enzymes for 24 hours to aid absorptionpartly backed
Next morning skin moisture +21%partly backed
Next morning skin radiance improvement 15%partly backed
Capsule components similar to skin lipids melt gently upon application, forming a moisture film that protects skin's moisture and radiance overnightpartly backed
A functional sleeping mask that imparts springy vitality and elasticity to tired skin, making it look as if you slept deeply, firm and glowingoverstated
Peony & Collagen Complex™ 24-hour blending methodno supporting source found
With the Peony & Collagen Complex™ obtained through the blending method, it fills the skin with dense and firm elasticityno supporting source found
Skin feels noticeably firmer as if it has absorbed moistureno supporting source found
Skin feels noticeably smootherno supporting source found
The next day, skin feels as if you have slept deeplyno supporting source found
Noticeable firmness & radiance improvementno supporting source found
A low-irritation mask that can be used comfortably all nightcontradicted by sources
A firming sleeping mask that lets you wake up every morning to firm, glowing skin with no trace of yesterdaynothing specific to check
cutem
Cerabomb Cream
It's made for better hydration and better barrier support.
Key: Hydrogenated Lecithin (#12 on the ingredient list), Ceramide, Squalane
Official (Korean)
9 claims, summarized
Only partly backed:
better hydration · better barrier support
See each claim
claims, checked
Italy vegan certification completed #VeganBarrierCreamplausible, not tested
Serabam's unique butter texture, dewy outside and moist inside finishplausible, not tested
Unprecedented ceramide 6% bomb creampartly backed
Contains long-chain ceramide 6% - seamless moisture & strong barrier carepartly backed
Strongly recommended for extremely dry sensitive skinpartly backed
Curated Item | With Serabam Cream 50ml, present healthy beauty to sensitive skin. With vegan-certified Serabam Barrier Cream, it provides seamless moisture of long-chain ceramide 6% and strong barrier care.partly backed
Wadiz cumulative funding 800 million #BarrierCreamno supporting source found
Actual skin pH improvement, not the formulationno supporting source found
Serabam Cream, Sensitive skin, Ceramide 6%, Derma cosmetic, Skin barrier cream, High-functionality cream, Moisture cream, Vegan cream, Vegan barrier cream, Vegan certification, V-label, Italy V-label, V-label vegan certificationnothing specific to check
ETUDE
SoonJung 10-Free Moisture Emulsion
It's made for calmer skin and better barrier support.
Key: Hydrogenated Lecithin (#13 on the ingredient list), Panthenol, Madecassoside
9 claims, summarized
Only partly backed:
calmer skin (supplier data) · better barrier support (supplier data)
Free of:
10 listed ingredients
Tests passed:
hypoallergenic · skin irritation
See each claim
claims, checked
The 10 Free clean formula contains no animal-derived ingredients, mineral oil, silicone oil, synthetic colorants, polyacrylamide, imidazolidinyl urea, triethanolamine, fragrance, PEG, and parabens.backed by evidence
Sensitive skin primary irritation test completed: 2022.04.25~2022.05.06, Derma Pro Co., Ltd., on 31 adults with sensitive skin, determined to have a skin irritation score of 0.00.backed by evidence
A low-irritation moisture-rest emulsion that delivers quick moisture refreshingly and softly.plausible, not tested
A lotion-type emulsion that cares for the oil-water balance and absorbs quickly without stickiness, providing a comfortable use feel.plausible, not tested
Pantensoside™ (panthenol+madecassoside) strengthens the skin barrier, calms dry or irritated skin, and protects the skin (limited to the properties of the raw material).partly backed
The low-irritation mildly acidic formula and vegan formula provide fresh and moist hydration to delicate and sensitive skin.partly backed
Hypoallergenic test completed: 2022.04.18~2022.05.27, on 54 adults, determined not to cause hypersensitivity reactions on the skin.partly backed
Dermatology test completed: 2022.04.25~2022.04.28, Amorepa, on 30 adults, confirmed no basic skin abnormal reactions upon product use.partly backed
Product main specifications· skin type · color, etc. For all skin types.nothing specific to check
Mediheal
TEATREE CALMING MOISTURE AMPOULE
It's made for calmer skin.
Key: Hydrogenated Lecithin (#13 on the ingredient list), Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Amazon· Seller not confirmed Official (Korean)
33 claims, summarized
Only partly backed:
calmer skin
Don't count on:
better hydration · a brighter skin tone · better barrier support
See each claim
claims, checked
87% Teatree leaf waterbacked by evidence
Smooth base expressionplausible, not tested
High-concentration texture that controls stickiness and leaves only moisture, absorbing refreshinglyplausible, not tested
Low-irritation formula for healthy skinplausible, not tested
With the longer dropper, to the last drop without leaving anyplausible, not tested
With a round container, collect all remaining ampouleplausible, not tested
30-second rapid soothing ampoulepartly backed
No.1* in tea tree for 12 years, Mediheal's ultra-fast soothing ampoulepartly backed
30-SECONDS Rapid Soothingpartly backed
30-second soothingpartly backed
All seasons / high-content tea tree leaf waterpartly backed
OLIVE YOUNG overall sales ranking No.1* ampoulepartly backed
Achieved 11 crowns in just 7 months after launchpartly backed
Ultra-fast soothing improvement that reduces irritation by 80% in 30 secondspartly backed
Activation of active ingredients through lactic acid bacteria fermentationpartly backed
Further enhanced absorption through liposome technologypartly backed
80% soothing improvement effect 30 seconds after usepartly backed
Vegan certifiedpartly backed
Powerful soothing effect delivered by pure tea treeoverstated
Deeply moisturizes skin with liposome capsules* packed with active ingredientsoverstated
Technology that delivers active ingredients deep into skin without irritation using liposome capsules similar to skin structureoverstated
Naturally derived ingredients for a strong skin barrier and definite soothingoverstated
110% Deep Hydrationno supporting source found
Immediate improvement in inner moistureno supporting source found
Clarified skin toneno supporting source found
Inner moisture and radiance improvementno supporting source found
Close-fitting moisture hydration that raises inner moisture to 110% with one useno supporting source found
Jeju tea tree, 28-hour bamboo agingno supporting source found
200-hour low-temperature extraction preserves nutrients intactno supporting source found
Skin irritation 0.00no supporting source found
Teatree line provides optimized solution for various skin problems due to the external environment. Solve your skin problems quickly & easily with the Teatree line daily.nothing specific to check
The technology that preserved nutrients, Tea Tree Pair™nothing specific to check
Tea tree, the one that knows it best is Medihealnothing specific to check
beplain
Mung Bean Cleansing Water
Key: Hydrogenated Lecithin (#15 on the ingredient list), Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract, Lauryl Betaine
Official (Korean)
2 claims checked
claims, checked
Soak a cotton pad well with the cleansing water, then wipe gently along the grain of the skin. For point makeup, leave the cotton pad on for about 5 to 10 seconds and then wipe gently. No separate water rinse is needed, but you may finish with lukewarm water.backed by evidence
Pore confidence, mung beannothing specific to check
fvrts
Su Boon Jo Serum
It's made for better barrier support and firmer skin.
Key: Hydrogenated Lecithin (#15 on the ingredient list), Niacinamide, Adenosine
3 claims, summarized
Only partly backed:
better barrier support · firmer skin
See each claim
claims, checked
8 Types of Multi-Weight HAbacked by evidence
Barrier Repair & Glass Skinpartly backed
Daily Anti-Aging Supportpartly backed