What is Juglans Regia (Walnut) Shell Powder?
Abrasive
Juglans Regia (Walnut) Shell Powder is an abrasive that polishes away surface debris.
This ingredient is listed in CosIng, the EU's cosmetic ingredient database. CosIng lists what it's used for as: Abrasive.
CosIng function classes are the EU's standard list of the jobs an ingredient does inside a product, such as moisturizing, emulsifying, or preserving.
Which products feature it?
6 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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Blemish Enzyme Powder Cleanser
Key: Juglans Regia (Walnut) Shell Powder (#6 on the ingredient list), Papain, Lactobionic Acid
5 claims, summarized
- Only partly backed:
- a smoother skin texture (amount unknown)
- Don't count on:
- a brighter skin tone
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Rice flour enzyme cleansing
backed by evidencePapa Recipe Blemish Enzyme Powder Cleanser is a low irritation daily enzyme powder type cleanser designed so that even sensitive skin can use it every day.
partly backedIt is not a peeling product that strongly removes flakes; it aims to put flakes in order at the washing step so that they do not build up excessively.
partly backedBlemish Enzyme Powder Cleanser is a cleansing product in which papain (enzyme powder) and rice ferment filtrate gently remove old flakes from the skin, and which also contains PHA (lactobionic acid) and walnut shell powder so that a scrub effect can be enjoyed as well.
partly backedThe rice flour and Platol White ingredients in Blemish Enzyme Powder Cleanser groom a dull skin tone to be clear and fair, and as a weakly acidic cleanser matched to the pH of healthy skin it properly balances the skin's oil and moisture and keeps skin moist without tightness even after washing.
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Key: Juglans Regia (Walnut) Shell Powder (#6 on the ingredient list), Papain, Bromelain

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Tea Tree Control Enzyme Powder Cleanser
Key: Juglans Regia (Walnut) Shell Powder (#6 on the ingredient list), Papain, Gluconolactone
6 claims, summarized
- You can expect:
- a smoother skin texture
- Only partly backed:
- clearer-looking skin · less shine · calmer skin
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Walnut shell powder that removes old dead skin cells
backed by evidenceTrouble/sebum control by skin concern
plausible, not testedStarter for skin texture & soothing care & makeup-friendliness through cleansing
partly backedFor all skin types / suitable for acne-prone skin
partly backedTea tree leaf extract that helps soothe skin
partly backedWith fine powder particles, meticulously
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BY PROJECT
BY Blackhead Melting Remover
Key: Juglans Regia (Walnut) Shell Powder (#8 on the ingredient list), Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid

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Eggplant Clearing Mud Cream Mask
It's made for better hydration.
Key: Juglans Regia (Walnut) Shell Powder (#15 on the ingredient list), Kaolin 15.5%, Bentonite
34 claims, summarized
- Only partly backed:
- a smoother skin texture · better hydration (amount unknown)
- Don't count on:
- less shine
- Tests passed:
- skin irritation
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Contains kaolin and bentonite, 2 types of complex clay powder
backed by evidenceA mask pack containing walnut shell powder granules in a soft cream mud that is full of moisture and applies comfortably
plausible, not testedWash-off pack chosen directly by consumers, No. 1 for 4 consecutive years
partly backedA clay balancing pack containing moisture-filled eggplant and walnut shell powder
partly backedGentle dead skin cell care
partly backedSebum & waste cleansing
partly backedMoisture charging with eggplant, dead skin cell care with walnut shell powder
partly backedGentle yet certain dead skin cell care
partly backedContains walnut shell powder that gently removes old dead skin cells
partly backedMoist Calm EX (Centella Asiatica Extract + Mexican Chia Seed Extract + Houttuynia Cordata Extract) triple moisturizing care
partly backedBirch sap nutrition care
partly backedPot marigold flower extract skin stress care
partly backedSkin irritation test completed
partly backedSkin reaction level 0.00, judged as low-irritation
partly backedControls excess sebum and keeps skin comfortable
partly backedCleanses waste and oil to care for skin without greasiness
partly backedCream mud formula containing oil ingredients for oil-moisture balance care
partly backed2 IN 1 mud mask pack
partly backedHwahae wash-off pack No. 1 for 4 consecutive years
no supporting source foundSurpassed 390,000 sales!
no supporting source foundDewy moisture wrapping
no supporting source foundA clay balancing pack that does not dry out to the end
no supporting source foundContains moisture-filled eggplant for dewy moisture wrapping
no supporting source foundEggplant contains 93% moisture and rich ingredients such as lupeol and anthocyanin
no supporting source foundContains plant-based ingredients for moisturizing & oil care
no supporting source foundKeeps skin dewy and comfortable even after cleansing
no supporting source foundSoft yet powerful sebum & waste care
no supporting source foundFormulated with a lamellar liquid crystal method designed to resemble skin structure with complex clay powder, stabilizing the high-content powder and completing a mud mask that stays moist to the end
no supporting source foundAdds moisturizing ingredients to the lamellar structure to soften dead skin cells and deliver moisture
no supporting source foundMoist formula that does not dry out even over time
no supporting source foundWith a moist formula that shows no desertification even after 10-15 minutes, skin dryness has been minimized.
no supporting source foundScrub and skin care at once with Papa Recipe's own recipe!
no supporting source foundSynergy UP for smooth skin when used together
no supporting source foundMade with containers that use recycled plastic to reduce plastic container usage.
no supporting source found
Key: Juglans Regia (Walnut) Shell Powder (#24 on the ingredient list), Glycine Max (Soybean) Seed Extract, Ceramide
30 claims, summarized
- Only partly backed:
- a smoother skin texture · better hydration
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4 grain extracts that consider skin even during cleansing
backed by evidenceSqueaky-clean and neat cleansing!
plausible, not testedFluffy and rich foam texture
plausible, not testedCreamy and fine foam gently wraps the skin to help with thorough cleansing.
plausible, not testedBy adding walnut tree fruit shell powder to weakly alkaline cleansing, it cleanly washes away sebum and waste impurities to help with a refreshing cleanse.
plausible, not testedWalnut tree fruit shell powder helps wash away dead skin cells and waste impurities on the skin surface.
plausible, not testedDue to the nature of naturally derived ingredients, there may be slight differences in product color and viscosity depending on manufacturing time and environment. This does not affect product quality.
plausible, not testedWeakly alkaline & walnut shell powder neat cleansing
partly backed※ Contains corn starch 12,500ppm, rice powder 12,500ppm, barley powder 12,500ppm, black soybean powder 12,500ppm
partly backedContains moisturizing·conditioning ingredients glycerin, ceramide NP, and plant oils together.
partly backedOn days when you used only sun serum, it is okay to cleanse with Kong Cleansing alone.
partly backed4 grain powders finely ground from raw ingredients as they are
overstatedGentle and refreshing! Clean cleansing is weakly alkaline Kong Cleansing!
no supporting source foundVegan certification
no supporting source foundLow-irritation test completed
no supporting source foundGentle and refreshing weakly alkaline Kong Cleansing
no supporting source foundSkin low-irritation test completed
no supporting source foundWe thoroughly checked even skin irritation.
no supporting source foundWithout burden even with daily use
no supporting source foundExperience a clean and refreshing finish with weakly alkaline cleansing.
no supporting source foundSkin conditioning with grain-derived extracts
no supporting source foundThe Vegan Society vegan certification completed
no supporting source foundWaste impurities that need to be washed away, cleanly with weakly alkaline cleansing
no supporting source foundContains 4 grain-derived powders designed with skin conditioning and skin texture refinement in mind, completing Yuareun's own grain cleansing formula.
no supporting source foundAdds extracts derived from Coix seed·sesame·perilla·black soybean to help condition so skin can remain comfortable even after cleansing.
no supporting source foundFor a moist feeling even after cleansing
no supporting source foundYuareun vegan weakly alkaline Kong Cleanser can be used comfortably as a daily cleanser in both morning and evening.
no supporting source foundOne-week milia·uneven texture changes confirmed through real purchase reviews
no supporting source foundK-grain cleansing reviews experienced firsthand by US Amazon customers
no supporting source foundCleansing recipe completed with grains
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