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What is o-Cymen-5-ol?

Antimicrobial

o-Cymen-5-ol is an antimicrobial that holds microbes back.

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

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?

3 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.

    Key: O-Cymen-5-ol (#15 on the ingredient list), Salicylic Acid, Zinc PCA

    5 claims, summarized
    Only partly backed:
    calmer skin · less shine
    See each claim

    claims, checked

    • A low irritation cleanser for oily skin that gently removes sebum and impuritiespartly backed
    • A sebum controlling, soothing line for oily and blemish-prone skinpartly backed
    • OPTIMAL CARE FOR OILY & TROUBLED SKINno supporting source found
    • It soothes shiny, reddened skin and finds the skin's oil and moisture balance.no supporting source found
    • A mild, gel cleanser that is hypo-allergenic and also normalizes the pH balance while relieving skin irritations and helping to maintain healthy skin.no supporting source found
  • Key: O-Cymen-5-ol (#21 on the ingredient list), Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate

    4 claims checked

    claims, checked

    • 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.backed by evidence
    • 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.plausible, not tested
    • A carrot cleansing balm that melts blackheadsoverstated
    • Over 1.02 million units sold! The cleansing balm sold out 17 timesno supporting source found
  • It's registered in Korea as a functional cosmetic for brightening and wrinkle improvement.

    Key: O-Cymen-5-ol (#23 on the ingredient list), Niacinamide, Adenosine

    11 claims, summarized
    You can expect:
    less visible dark spots · softer-looking fine lines · calmer skin
    See each claim

    claims, checked

    • [Whitening, wrinkle improvement dual-functional cosmetics]backed by evidence
    • Emergency soothing carebacked by evidence
    • #SerumFormula #SerumPackPad #SkinSoothingEffectbacked by evidence
    • One-touch cap and tongs: hassle DOWN! Convenience UP!backed by evidence
    • Close and seal the lid after use to prevent the pad from drying out.backed by evidence
    • Due to the soft and thin nature of the pad, if a strong impact occurs during product delivery, the built-in pad may become wrinkled, but there is no issue with product quality, so you can use it with confidence.plausible, not tested
    • Due to the characteristics of beta-carotene, a plant-derived ingredient from carrots, there may be subtle color variations in the contents. There is no issue with quality, so you can use it with confidence.plausible, not tested
    • Skin soothing and relief, outer/inner skin moisturization, skin heat reliefpartly backed
    • The one-touch cap makes it easy to open and close at once, and the built-in tongs allow hygienic use.partly backed
    • Cooling soothingno supporting source found
    • #CarrotPackPad #WellAbsorbedPackPadnothing specific to check

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