Antimicrobial

What is o-Cymen-5-ol?

This ingredient is listed in CosIng, the European Commission’s public database of cosmetic ingredients. The function classes that database records for it are: Antimicrobial, Deodorant, Preservative.

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, 2 put this one on the front.

Product photo of APRILSKIN CARROTENE IPMP™ HYDROMELT CLEANSING BALM

APRILSKIN

APRILSKIN CARROTENE IPMP™ HYDROMELT CLEANSING BALM

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.

1backed1likely1overstated1no evidence

See the label check (4 lines)

Claims translated from Korean, originals preserved.

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  • Using the built-in spatula, dispense an appropriate amount onto dry hands and face, cleanse as if massaging gently, then rinse off with lukewarm water.
    Korean original

    내장되어있는 스파출러를 이용하여, 물기가 없는 손과 얼굴에 적당량을 덜어 부드럽게 마사지하듯 클렌징 한 후 미온수로 씻겨냅니다.

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  • For eye makeup with high staying power, we recommend leaving it on the eye area for 1-2 minutes to give the makeup enough time to melt, then massaging.
    Korean original

    고정력이 높은 아이 메이크업의 경우, 메이크업이 녹는 시간을 충분히 주기 위해 눈가에 1-2분 올려둔 뒤 마사지 하는 것을 추천드립니다.

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  • A carrot cleansing balm that melts blackheads
    Korean original

    블랙헤드 녹이는 당근 클렌징밤

no evidence1
  • Over 1.02 million units sold! The cleansing balm sold out 17 times
    Korean original

    102만개 판매돌파! 17차 완판 클렌징밤

ZEROID

Pimprove Gel Cleanser

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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  • A low irritation cleanser for oily skin that gently removes sebum and impurities
    Korean original

    피지 및 노폐물을 부드럽게 제거해주는 지성 피부용 저자극 세안제

  • A sebum controlling, soothing line for oily and blemish-prone skin
    Korean original

    지성, 트러블 피부를 위한 피지조절 진정 라인

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  • OPTIMAL CARE FOR OILY & TROUBLED SKIN
  • It soothes shiny, reddened skin and finds the skin's oil and moisture balance.
    Korean original

    번들거리고 붉어진 피부를 진정시키고 피부 유수분 밸런스를 찾아줍니다.

  • A mild, gel cleanser that is hypo-allergenic and also normalizes the pH balance while relieving skin irritations and helping to maintain healthy skin.