What is Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil?
Role not confirmed
We haven't written up what this ingredient does yet. The products below feature it as a key ingredient.
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 is an essential oil, a plant oil used for scent, which matters most for sensitive skin.
- Marked this way on 36 products.
- Pregnancy skincare guidance lists this ingredient as one to be careful with.
- Marked this way on 2 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?
9 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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It's made for calmer skin and less visible pores.
Key Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil (#9 on the ingredient list), Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Powder, Diatomaceous Earth
14 claims, summarized
- You can expect:
- calmer skin
- Only partly backed:
- less visible pores · a smoother skin texture · better hydration
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Claims, checked
Tea tree, calendula, lavender, and calming herbs contain ground fresh herb leaves. They are not foreign substances, so please use with confidence!
backed by evidenceCool Tea Tree (Cooling & Soothing & Pore Care)
plausible, not testedWe made a disposable modeling pack in a cup so that the modeling mask pack, which was previously only used in large sizes, can be used easily and conveniently every day. The cup contains a water-control spatula, so no separate pack tools are needed, and it is an ultra-simple disposable cup pack with an easy water-control method. With just the Lindsay modeling cup pack, you can use the modeling pack easily and conveniently anytime, anywhere.
plausible, not testedTea tree, peppermint, and other ingredients that help with sensitive skin care help soothe the skin with a high cooling and moisturizing sensation, and the various active ingredients in the pack help remove excess sebum, dead skin cells, etc., helping to keep pores clean.
partly backed#Cooling(SkinSoothing) #PoreCare #Moisturizing
partly backedHeat Stimulation Care (Cooling) & Moisturizing & Soothing
partly backedConsumer Selected - Won 1st Place in Various Beauty Awards
no supporting source found1st Place in the Peel-Off Pack Category!
no supporting source foundAchieved #1 Weekly Popular Brand for Peel-Off Pack on Naver Shopping! (1st Place for 8 Consecutive Years)
no supporting source foundNaver Shopping Real-Time Search #1!
no supporting source foundLeading K_BEAUTY, #1 in sales records at each retailer including Olive Young, duty-free stores, etc.! Achieved #2 in customer satisfaction!
no supporting source foundLindsay Modeling Pack #1 in Peel-Off Pack Category! Won #1 in Various Beauty Awards!
no supporting source foundThe exact feeling you got at the skin care salon!
nothing specific to checkNow manage it easily at home.
nothing specific to check
Key Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil (#13 on the ingredient list), Salicylic Acid, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
바이오필링
Herbal Lotion
Key Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil (#14 on the ingredient list), Salicylic Acid, Menthol
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엑스퍼트 모델링 마스크 팩 [스피룰리나쿨링] (Korean)This brand publishes no English name for this product. The name above is as printed in Korean.
Key Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil (#16 on the ingredient list), Spirulina Platensis Powder 2%, Diatomaceous Earth
12 claims checked
Claims, checked
Expert Spirulina Cooling Modeling Mask Pack
backed by evidenceExpert
backed by evidenceDoctor Shuracle
backed by evidenceFree 3 types of pack tools with purchase of modeling mask!
backed by evidence3 types of pack tools
backed by evidence1000ml(g)
backed by evidence2029-04-05/36 months from manufacture date/1 year after opening
backed by evidenceLindsay & Co. / ㈜Ee Ji Ham Cosmetics
backed by evidenceNone. Not applicable.
backed by evidenceWe compensate in accordance with the Fair Trade Commission notification (Consumer Dispute Resolution Criteria).
backed by evidenceExpert Charcoal Black Modeling Mask Pack
backed by evidencecuring skin, caring beauty, for healthy skin confidence, cure & care solution, Doctor Shuracle
nothing specific to check
Key Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil (#17 on the ingredient list), Niacinamide, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
5 claims checked
Claims, checked
In the case of functional cosmetics according to the Cosmetics Act (whitening, wrinkle improvement, UV protection products, etc.): Not applicable
backed by evidenceTIP. With a stretchable microfiber fabric that can be stretched and attached to fit the problem area, when stretched and attached on both sides, it provides seamless close-fitting care even on curved areas.
partly backedContaining high-concentration vitamin ampoule, blemish traces improve within 7 days
overstated7-Day Soothing Blemish Trace Pad
no supporting source foundAs a stimulant
no supporting source found

DEWYTREE
AC Deep Calming Mask
Key Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil (#20 on the ingredient list), Centella Asiatica Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
4 claims, summarized
- Don't count on:
- better hydration · calmer skin
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Claims, checked
Use of soft microfiber sheet
plausible, not testedFeatures: heat sensation cooling and skin calming
partly backedMoisture supply for sensitive skin & calming angry skin
overstatedCica Mint™ that helps calm skin
no supporting source found

DEWYTREE
AC DEEP BLEMISH CALMING MASK
It's registered in Korea as a functional cosmetic for brightening.
Key Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil (#23 on the ingredient list), Ascorbyl Glucoside, Glutathione
30 claims, summarized
- You can expect:
- less visible dark spots
- Only partly backed:
- a brighter skin tone · better hydration · calmer skin
- Don't count on:
- clearer-looking skin
- Tests passed:
- skin irritation
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Claims, checked
Whitening
backed by evidenceMark soothing customized design / Green Lime C + Cica Mint™
plausible, not testedAdhesion UP to fit face shape / low-irritation ultra-adhesive green microfiber fabric
plausible, not testedGlutathione / whitening care
plausible, not testedVitamin C derivative / melasma, freckles / mark care
plausible, not testedWith Cica Mint™ / soothe heated skin
plausible, not testedCica (Centella) extract / #SkinSoothing #RedTone Soothing
plausible, not testedPeppermint / #HeatSensationImprovement #InstantCooling
plausible, not testedThe green microfiber sheet adheres even to contoured areas / without lifting worries / for moist use without dryness
plausible, not testedDull skin tone NO / skin tone (clarity) 111% improvement
partly backedBlemish mark improvement satisfaction 100% / skin tone satisfaction 100% / skin soothing satisfaction 100% / moisture retention satisfaction 100% / product satisfaction 100%
partly backedReliable soothing / relieves repeated mark worries / AC soothing & cooling effect right after use
partly backedFor worry-free use / skin irritation test completed
partly backedDewytree AC Deep Mark Soothing Mask / applies FSC™ certified paper and soybean oil printing to the single box / an environment-conscious package
partly backedAC soothing + heat soothing + mark soothing all at once
overstatedUneven blemish marks / deep mark soothing
overstatedClean away any marks / triple blemish marks, / skin tone improvement effect
overstatedClear and transparent / creates skin tone / GREEN-LIME C
overstatedFor those who need gentle blemish care that even sensitive skin can use with confidence
overstatedNon-sticky, moist and soft / ampoule-type formula absorbs into the skin through ultra-adhesive microfiber / sheet / soothing skin comfortably
overstatedUneven melasma/freckles/blemishes (color troubles) / triple blemish mark improvement 117%
no supporting source foundSkin damaged by heat stimulation / 174% immediate soothing
no supporting source foundWith the synergy of Green Lime C Complex and high-content whitening ingredients / intensively care for blemish marks.
no supporting source foundLime extract / skin whitening care
no supporting source foundDewytree proprietary ingredient / contains Cica Mint™
no supporting source foundWith low-temperature cica extract / Cica Mint™ soothing efficacy UP!
no supporting source found100% domestic centella harvest / 100-hour low-temperature extraction / 100-hour raw material stabilization aging
no supporting source foundLow-temperature extraction method (40~60°C) extracted for 100 hours / contains Cica (Centella) extract / maximizes the soothing effect of Dewytree's proprietary ingredient Cica Mint™
no supporting source foundMore convenient, more effortless / ultra-adhesive green microfiber
nothing specific to checkMicrofiber green sheet and / moist ampoule's adhesion synergy
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THE SOONSOO
AC CONTROL TONER
Key Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil (#27 on the ingredient list), Niacinamide, Acetyl Glucosamine
4 claims, summarized
- Only partly backed:
- less visible dark spots (amount unknown)
- Don't count on:
- less visible pores · less shine
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Claims, checked
Whitening functional toner containing Niacinamide and Acetylglucosamine
partly backedNon-comedogenic, milia suppression, sebum control, blemish soothing
overstatedUse with confidence even on sensitive skin with a low-irritation formula designed by skin experts.
overstatedProven sebum control, shine reduction, and whitehead suppression
no supporting source found

THE SOONSOO
AC Control Lotion
It's made for less shine and better hydration.
Key Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil (#31 on the ingredient list), Niacinamide, Acetyl Glucosamine
25 claims, summarized
- Only partly backed:
- less visible dark spots · less shine (amount unknown) · better hydration · calmer skin
- Don't count on:
- less visible pores · clearer-looking skin
- Free of:
- the ingredients it lists
- Tests passed:
- non-comedogenic
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Paraben, phenoxyethanol, silicone oil, TEA, artificial fragrance, artificial color, mineral oil, benzoate, SLS, PEG-free system
backed by evidenceWhitening efficacy Up↑ with the pairing of niacinamide and acetyl glucosamine
plausible, not testedSuitable for acne-prone skin & whitening functional cosmetics
partly backedNon-comedogenic (Non-Comedogenic Test) test completed
partly backedThe non-comedogenic (Non-Comedogenic) test was conducted at Dermapro, a specialized cosmetics clinical institution.
partly backedNo skin irritation reactions appeared in any of the clinical test subjects.
partly backedNiacinamide, acetyl glucosamine, etc. control sebum to manage the skin into clean, bright skin without greasiness.
partly backedExcludes fragrance ingredients suspected of causing allergies
partly backed5 natural plant-based soothing & moisturizing complex extracts
partly backedA functional moisturizing lotion that controls sebum with the power of nature to cultivate clean, clear skin
partly backedPowerful sebum control, acne-prone skin suitable & whitening functional lotion
overstatedDoes not cause acne or make it worse
overstatedSebum control through peppermint oil's suppression of P.Acne
overstatedSebum control approx. 100%, skin greasiness reduction 100%, skin adverse reactions 0%
no supporting source foundWhiteheads (closed comedones) significantly reduced by approx. 22%
no supporting source foundClosed comedones (whiteheads) were significantly reduced.
no supporting source foundContains a natural complex extract obtained from Chung-Ang University College of Pharmacy, excellent for whitehead suppression and sebum control.
no supporting source foundCarpinus laxiflora leaf extract and Quercus mongolica leaf extract are excellent for whitehead suppression, sebum control and skin soothing, making them suitable for acne-prone skin.
no supporting source foundExcluded the 26 fragrance ingredients suspected of being allergens designated by EU SCCS (SCCS/1459/11) and KFDA (Ministry of Food and Drug Safety).
no supporting source foundHelps reduce skin dryness and adverse reactions to cosmetics, cultivating skin that is calm and healthy.
no supporting source foundCordyceps militaris extract and Coriolus versicolor extract are excellent for skin soothing and lower adverse reactions to cosmetics.
no supporting source foundWeakly acidic formula similar to skin
no supporting source foundWeakly acidic pH 5.5
no supporting source foundThe Pure does not conduct animal testing.
no supporting source foundUsing natural extracts, it is more pure to the skin.
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| Result | Claims |
|---|---|
| plausible, not tested | 1 of 3 |
| partly backed | 1 of 3 |
| overstated | 1 of 3 |
These are counts of claims, not products. One product can name the same ingredient in several claims, and we checked each one on its own.

