What is Hydroxyethyl Urea?

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  FATION

  GLUCOSE HYDRO CREAM

  Key: Hydroxyethyl Urea (#6 on the ingredient list), Glucose, Glyceryl Glucoside

  2 claims checked

  claims, checked

  • Whether functional cosmetic review (or report) is required under the Cosmetics Act: Nbacked by evidence
  • Smoothly spread over the entire face from the inside to the outside of the skin texture, and lightly tap to help it absorb.nothing specific to check
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  SKINFOOD

  Peach Cotton Zinc PCA Pad

  It's registered in Korea as a functional cosmetic for brightening.

  Key: Hydroxyethyl Urea (#6 on the ingredient list), Niacinamide, Zinc PCA

  Official (Korean)

  25 claims, summarized

  You can expect:

  less visible dark spots · better hydration

  Only partly backed:

  calmer skin (amount unknown) · less shine

  Don't count on:

  less visible pores

  Tests passed:

  skin irritation

  See each claim

  claims, checked

  • Yu (2025007520)backed by evidence
  • Suitable for sensitive skin, completed clinical testing for skin soothing effects.backed by evidence
  • [Whitening Functional Cosmetic] [Sensitive Skin Irritation Test Completed]backed by evidence
  • Peach Bbongsoong Zinc PCA Pad has been determined as a low-irritation product in irritation testing on sensitive skin.backed by evidence
  • Helps relieve irritated skin and prevent moisture loss from the skin.backed by evidence
  • You can divide the pad into two pieces and use as a skin pack.backed by evidence
  • Helps improve skin oiliness by controlling excessive sebum secretion.plausible, not tested
  • Helps soothe skin with its richness in vitamin C and ellagic acid.plausible, not tested
  • Light toner texture that absorbs quickly.plausible, not tested
  • 'Peach Bbongsoong Zinc PCA Pad' quickly calms irritated skin with a clean water formula, keeping it clear and moist.partly backed
  • It gently refines skin texture even on sensitive skin without irritation.partly backed
  • Skin soothing effect after 2 weeks of usepartly backed
  • Helps control excess sebum with a patented sebum-care ingredient.partly backed
  • Helps quickly hydrate and soothe sensitive skin.partly backed
  • This new product contains flat peach extract, which helps make the skin clear and transparent, using the EVI eco-friendly extraction method.overstated
  • In addition, it even combines Zinc PCA, which helps calm and manage sebum.overstated
  • All three new products contain peach extract and centella asiatica extract, as well as Calm Green ingredient that inhibits sebum secretion and shrinks pores, gently calming irritated skin.overstated
  • A peach pad that uses vitamin C-rich flat peach extract and zinc to calm sensitive skin, caring for the skin to be soft on the outside and moist on the inside.overstated
  • Rich vitamin C helps with care for clear and transparent skin.overstated
  • Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF) helps moisturize the skin and controls excessive sebum production, helping to care for irritated skin.overstated
  • A biodegradable 2-in-1 peach bamboo pad made by an eco-friendly water jet lamination method that does not use chemical components such as adhesives.no supporting source found
  • #Outer.Powdery.Inner.Moist #Outside is powdery, inside is moist peach padnothing specific to check
  • After cleansing, gently wipe the entire face excluding the eye and mouth areas, and lightly pat the remaining essence to absorb it.nothing specific to check
  • Peach Bbongsoong pad that is powdery outside and moist inside.nothing specific to check
  • Smooth and powdery downy skin without greasiness!nothing specific to check
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  DEWYTREE

  AC Deep Calming Mask

  Key: Hydroxyethyl Urea (#7 on the ingredient list), Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract

  Official (Korean)

  4 claims, summarized

  Don't count on:

  better hydration · calmer skin

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  claims, checked

  • Use of soft microfiber sheetplausible, not tested
  • Features: heat sensation cooling and skin calmingpartly backed
  • Moisture supply for sensitive skin & calming angry skinoverstated
  • Cica Mint™ that helps calm skinno supporting source found

• BYLENTO

  DAY BALANCE PLUS TONER

  It's made for calmer skin and better hydration.

  Key: Hydroxyethyl Urea (#7 on the ingredient list), Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Allantoin

  Official (Korean)

  19 claims, summarized

  Only partly backed:

  better hydration (amount unknown) · calmer skin (amount unknown)

  Free of:

  the ingredients it lists

  Tests passed:

  skin irritation

  See each claim

  claims, checked

  • Virento completely excluded exfoliating ingredients.backed by evidence
  • Allantoin and chamomile flower water are added to soothe the skin once more.plausible, not tested
  • Smoothness that absorbs refreshingly without lingering on the surfaceplausible, not tested
  • A moisture-filling soothing toner for an unhurried morningpartly backed
  • Deep Calming & Hydrationpartly backed
  • Moisturization improvement test completed up to 10 layers of dead skin cells; 588.15% increase in moisturization rate after product usepartly backed
  • Hydroxyethyl urea and 15 types of amino acids that compose the skin's natural moisturizing factor help the skin build its own ability to hold moisture.partly backed
  • Skin texture (smoothness) improvement test completed; after product use, 13.16% skin texture improvementpartly backed
  • Three types of fermented ingredients that refine skin texture and 15 types of amino acids that fill in gaps combine to deliver smooth skin texture refreshingly without stickiness.partly backed
  • Primary irritation test completed on sensitive skin; after product use, 0.01 non-irritation judgmentpartly backed
  • Hydration high-density moisture that accumulates layer by layer inside the skinoverstated
  • True comfort completed by slowly absorbing without irritationoverstated
  • It left no wiping friction and no ingredient irritation. Experience the time your skin becomes most comfortable with the gentleness of 0.01.overstated
  • A booster that opens the moisture pathway so that good moisture does not linger on the skin's surface; glacier water containing minerals opens the skin's moisture pathway and helps active ingredients penetrate deep into the skin.no supporting source found
  • Skin soothing (cooling) improvement test completed against external stimuli (heat sensation); after product use, 62.15% reduction in heat sensationno supporting source found
  • Cornus officinalis and Ganoderma lucidum stem extract, which hold powerful soothing energy, act as the main ingredients and deeply and comfortably soothe heated skin.no supporting source found
  • Deep rest that settles on tired skinnothing specific to check
  • So, the role of morning skin care is to 'not interfere with and help' this preparation.nothing specific to check
  • Virento contains only what morning skin needs, based on the principle of the skin's 'clock'.nothing specific to check
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  ZEROID

  Foaming Cleanser

  Key: Hydroxyethyl Urea (#10 on the ingredient list), Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate

  Official (Korean)

  3 claims checked

  claims, checked

  • From the June 2017 production lot onwards, bitter orange extract among the ingredients of 'Zeroid Foaming Cleanser' can no longer be used owing to circumstances at the raw material supplier.backed by evidence
  • A low irritation moisturising cleanser in a foam texture for dry and sensitive skinpartly backed
  • 'Zeroid Pimprove Foaming Cleanser', a foam cleanser for oily sensitive skin, releasedno supporting source found
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  JAYJUN

  Real Water Brightening Black Hydro Sleeping Pack

  It's registered in Korea as a functional cosmetic for wrinkle improvement.

  Key: Hydroxyethyl Urea (#11 on the ingredient list), Adenosine, Hyaluronic Acid

  Official (Korean)

  12 claims, summarized

  You can expect:

  softer-looking fine lines

  Only partly backed:

  better hydration

  Tests passed:

  hypoallergenic · skin irritation

  See each claim

  claims, checked

  • Skin low-irritation test completedbacked by evidence
  • Wrinkle improvement functional certificationbacked by evidence
  • Can be used as a moisturizing cream as well.plausible, not tested
  • Adenosine · 8 types of hyaluronic acid · 8 types of peptidespartly backed
  • With just one use, improves moisture penetrationpartly backed
  • With just one use, improves skin moisturepartly backed
  • With just one use, moisture retentionpartly backed
  • 100% satisfactionoverstated
  • Filling without gaps, deeper, up to 20 layers inside the skin, true inner-moisture glow!no supporting source found
  • Moisture-strengthening Jeju lava seawater, French carbonated water, Italian glacier waterno supporting source found
  • A sleeping pack that adds nutritional ingredients to the skin to make it radiant and elastic.nothing specific to check
  • With one sheet, experience “instant moisture recharge”.nothing specific to check
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  4:AM

  게솔자 여드름 수면 크림 팩 (Korean)This brand publishes no English name for this product. The name above is as printed in Korean.

  It's made for clearer-looking skin.

  Key: Hydroxyethyl Urea (#12 on the ingredient list), Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract

  Official (Korean)

  18 claims, summarized

  Only partly backed:

  clearer-looking skin

  Don't count on:

  calmer skin · better barrier support

  See each claim

  claims, checked

  • After cleansing, apply an appropriate amount to the entire face at the last step of skincare. After drying for about 10 minutes, go to sleep. The next morning, rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water. Even if not necessarily before sleep, it is good to use regularly for skin calming and moisture replenishment.backed by evidence
  • 100% refund policy within one month after purchasebacked by evidence
  • 4:AM will not lie that problem skin improves immediately after use.backed by evidence
  • If you have used the sleeping pack for one month and have not seen any change, we will provide a 100% refund.backed by evidence
  • Type in which skin problems frequently occurplausible, not tested
  • There is no cosmetic in the world that improves skin within a few days.plausible, not tested
  • 4:AM (hereinafter 'Poeiam'), a brand specializing in sleep skincare, introduced a sleeping pack exclusively for acne.plausible, not tested
  • We recommend this for such skin / Sensitive skin | Problematic skin | Excess sebum skinpartly backed
  • Acne and problem skin regenerate at night.overstated
  • Patented ingredient) Gesolza (Pine Leaf Extract, Yuja Extract, Mugwort Extract)no supporting source found
  • Those whose skin barrier is damaged and red flush appearsno supporting source found
  • Skin with high sebum secretion and sensitiveno supporting source found
  • A sleeping pack is a functional cosmetic that must be used consistently along with improvement of lifestyle habits.no supporting source found
  • Korea's first sleep careno supporting source found
  • This sleeping pack, created with a focus on improving acne and sensitive skin, rapidly spread through SNS etc. upon launch and is gaining great popularity.no supporting source found
  • Launch of Korea's first acne-specific sleep skincare cosmeticno supporting source found
  • It is a skin-calming sleeping cream containing natural ingredients such as mugwort, yuja, and pine. It can be used on all skin types: dry, oily, sensitive.contradicted by sources
  • Apply it and sleep comfortably. We promise healthy skin.nothing specific to check
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  ATOPALM

  FACIAL FOAM WASH

  It's made for better hydration.

  Key: Hydroxyethyl Urea (#12 on the ingredient list), Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Coco-Glucoside

  Official (Korean)

  59 claims, summarized

  You can expect:

  better hydration

  Only partly backed:

  better barrier support

  Free of:

  10 listed ingredients

  Tests passed:

  dermatologist check · skin irritation

  See each claim

  claims, checked

  • Meet the more hydrating facial foam wash. UP-GRADE!backed by evidence
  • *Based on the moisturizing ingredient content in all ingredients compared to the existing Atopalm facial foam washbacked by evidence
  • Korea Brand Power Index 1st place 2007~2025backed by evidence
  • Vitamin E protects skin moisture barrier, Vitamin B5 moisturizes dry skinbacked by evidence
  • Skin moisture content increased by 99.3%backed by evidence
  • Skin moisture content (A.U.) before use 17.2, immediately after use 34.2, after 1 hour 29.2; improvement immediately after use 99.3%, improvement after 1 hour 70.4%backed by evidence
  • ※ Study title: Human application study on the improvement and maintenance of skin moisturization after cleansing with Atopalm Facial Foam Wash ※ Study institution: KC Skin Clinical Research Center Co., Ltd. / Study period: 2026.06.02~06.05 / Subjects: 20 adultsbacked by evidence
  • 5 amino acids for moist skin: Leucine, Valine, Threonine, Phenylalanine, Lysinebacked by evidence
  • Eye irritation alternative test completed HET-CAM Testedbacked by evidence
  • The irritation index for reaction time evaluation was 0.00.backed by evidence
  • ※ Test name: In vitro test for potential eye irritation using HET-CAM with Atopalm Facial Foam Wash ※ Test institution: KC Skin Clinical Research Center Co., Ltd. / Test period: 2026.05.29~06.08backed by evidence
  • Test completed for maintenance of pH balance after cleansingbacked by evidence
  • ※ Test name: Comparative human application test on the maintenance of skin pH balance after cleansing with Atopalm Facial Foam Wash ※ Test institution: KC Skin Clinical Research Center Co., Ltd. / Test period: 2026.06.02~06.05 / Subjects: 20 adultsbacked by evidence
  • Sensitive skin irritation test completed Dermatologist Testedbacked by evidence
  • The skin irritation index was 0.00, and according to the criteria, it was judged as a low-irritation product.backed by evidence
  • ※ Test name: Human application test of primary skin irritation on sensitive skin using patch test with Atopalm Facial Foam Wash ※ Test institution: KC Skin Clinical Research Center Co., Ltd. / Test period: 2026.06.17~06.19 / Subjects: 33 adultsbacked by evidence
  • Free of 10 harmful skin ingredients FREE FORMULAbacked by evidence
  • Artificial fragrance, artificial colorants, ethanol, parabens, phenoxyethanol, mineral oil, propylene glycol (PG), triethanolamine (TEA), butylhydroxytoluene (BHT), benzyl alcoholbacked by evidence
  • ※ Based on EWG ratings as of 2026.04backed by evidence
  • Pump an appropriate amount during cleansing to produce rich, soft foam for easy cleansing.backed by evidence
  • NeoPharm Co., Ltd.backed by evidence
  • If there is any defect in this product, we will compensate according to the "Consumer Dispute Resolution Standards" notified by the Fair Trade Commission.backed by evidence
  • This product is sold directly by NeoPharm Co., Ltd., so you can purchase with confidence.backed by evidence
  • A mildly acidic cleanser with soft, fluffy foambacked by evidence
  • ・ Capacity: 1 bottle (150mL)backed by evidence
  • ・ Texture: Originally a thin liquid formulation; when you press the pump, it produces soft, fluffy foam like fresh cream.backed by evidence
  • Proprietary skin barrier technology MLE®[MLE]plausible, not tested
  • We use Atopalm paper, an eco-friendly paper! With 15% recycled paper added to FSC-certified eco-friendly paper, we practice forest conservation and management.plausible, not tested
  • Printed with eco-friendly soybean oil ink!plausible, not tested
  • Moisturizing ingredients 1.5x UP! Foaming power UP! A more hydrating mildly acidic moisturizing cleanserpartly backed
  • Moist cleansing with gentle foam, free from eye stinging worriespartly backed
  • pH Balanced Moisturizing Cleanserpartly backed
  • No.1 in sensitive skincare for 19 consecutive years in the Korea Brand Power Index (K-BPI)partly backed
  • With a 1.5x reinforced* moisturizing formula and gentle amino acid-derived cleansing ingredients, it keeps skin moist from the start to the finish of cleansing.partly backed
  • Contains amino acids that help with moisture balance and skin health, so skin feels comfortable without tightness after cleansing. * Limited to characteristics of the raw materialpartly backed
  • No stinging even if it touches the eyes, comfortable for both mom and babypartly backed
  • For baby skin sensitive to even minor irritation, a gentle mildly acidic cleanser ensures peace of mind even with daily use.partly backed
  • A mildly acidic formula that matches the pH balance of healthy skin cleanses baby's facial skin gently and thoroughly without irritation.partly backed
  • Maintains optimal skin pH balance pH4.0~6.0partly backed
  • Peace of mind for mom and baby! EWG Green grade, all ingredients reassuringpartly backed
  • ※ Can be used by all ages, including infants and children.partly backed
  • PLUS TIP Even babies with sensitive and delicate skin can use it with peace of mind.partly backed
  • From delicate-skinned infants to adults, for the whole family—anyone with sensitive skin seeking low-irritation cleansingpartly backed
  • The five amino acids provide moist cleansing and a finish without tightness.partly backed
  • ① Semyung University Oriental Bio-Industry Clinical Support Center: classified as non-irritating based on skin irritation (Mean score) evaluationpartly backed
  • ② SkinMed Clinical Trial Center: judged as non-irritating substance based on eye irritation evaluation test resultspartly backed
  • ・ Palmitoyl palmitamide MEA: an ingredient used as a surfactant (foam booster), viscosity increasing agent, and antistatic agent.partly backed
  • Moist after cleansing! No eye stinging! Mildly acidic washoverstated
  • Facial foam wash: irritation-free! tear-free!overstated
  • MLE technology fills damaged skin barriers and blocks the penetration of allergens and various bacteria, protecting the skin.overstated
  • With a low-irritation, reassuring formula, even the most sensitive skin can be used without worry.overstated
  • With our proprietary MLE® technology, you can achieve a clean, irritation-free cleanse.overstated
  • Moisturizing ingredient content X1.5no supporting source found
  • It is similar to the actual skin structure, so it absorbs quickly.no supporting source found
  • Along with MLE technology, patented ingredients Omega-Ceramide-16* and Lipimoide** are applied to strengthen the skin barrier of dry and sensitive skin, and to moisturize and protect, leading to healthy skin. *Omega-Ceramide-16 (Patent registration number: 10-1827469) ** Lipimoide (Patent registration number: 10-2137381)no supporting source found
  • ・ Fragrance: a gentle, natural lavender scent is delicately feltno supporting source found
  • For delicate baby faces, a baby-exclusive cleanser is needed.nothing specific to check
  • Our baby's first trusted facial cleansernothing specific to check
  • With fluffy, abundant foam, as gentle as a mother's touchnothing specific to check
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  Abib

  Mild acidic pH sheet mask Heartleaf fit(10 sheets)

  It's made for calmer skin.

  Key: Hydroxyethyl Urea (#16 on the ingredient list), Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract

  Olive Young USOfficial (Korean)

  12 claims, summarized

  Only partly backed:

  calmer skin

  Don't count on:

  firmer skin

  Tests passed:

  hypoallergenic · skin irritation

  See each claim

  claims, checked

  • *External stimulus (heat sensation)-induced skin soothing (cooling) test completed / ㈜SkinMed Clinical Trial Center / Period: 2024.05.27~05.28 / 21 people (temporary, individual differences exist)plausible, not tested
  • Care for sensitive skin with low irritation. Containing houttuynia cordata extract as is, it helps with soothing care and brings clean, healthy skin.partly backed
  • Skin low-irritation test completed! Low-irritation daily care is possible even for sensitive skin.partly backed
  • 3. Lightweight Serum & Low Stress: Easily absorbed serum; hypoallergenic-tested for stress-free use on sensitive skin.partly backed
  • FIT one bottle of serum to your skin! Supply one bottle of 30ml ampoule to your skin!overstated
  • Provide low-irritation care with a transparent pack with a pH level closest to my skin.no supporting source found
  • Packed with houttuynia cordata extract cultivated in the highlands of Jirisan, a pristine region.no supporting source found
  • A special sheet made of bamboo fabric and albumin (egg white)! When you apply the pack, the sheet contracts, providing elasticity to the skin while causing the effective ingredients of the essence to adhere and be absorbed.no supporting source found
  • *Human skin primary irritation test completed / ㈜Korea Skin Clinical Research Centerno supporting source found
  • 1. Intensive Acne Care with Heartleaf: Contains heartleaf extract to soothe and calm sensitive skin, helping manage acne concerns.no supporting source found
  • 2. Mild Acidic pH: Strengthens skin immunity and balances pH for healthy skin.no supporting source found
  • Balance the pH to help maintain healthy skin!nothing specific to check
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  PHYSIOGEL

  DMT Essence in Toner

  It's made for better hydration.

  Key: Hydroxyethyl Urea (#18 on the ingredient list), Hyaluronic Acid, Serine

  Official (Korean)

  1 claim, summarized

  Only partly backed:

  better hydration

  See each claim

  claims, checked

  • When you need hydration that fills every gap!plausible, not tested
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  LAGOM

  Micro Pore Cleansing Oil

  Key: Hydroxyethyl Urea (#20 on the ingredient list), Palmitic Acid, Lauric Acid

  AmazonOfficial (Korean)

  8 claims checked

  claims, checked

  • A cleansing oil with a light texturepartly backed
  • Core ingredients: hydroxyethyl urea, soapberry extract, soapwort leaf extractpartly backed
  • From 99% perfect cleansing to pore tighteningoverstated
  • Moisture cleansing oiloverstated
  • With fine micro oil particlesno supporting source found
  • 99% perfect cleansingno supporting source found
  • 99% cleansing of pore impuritiesno supporting source found
  • Deep cleansingㅣultrafine dust cleansingno supporting source found

Often featured alongside it

• Panthenol
• Allantoin
• Centella asiatica extract
• Hyaluronic acid
• Sodium PCA
• Betaine