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.

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.
- 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.
- 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.
- A carrot cleansing balm that melts blackheads
Korean original
블랙헤드 녹이는 당근 클렌징밤
- 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.
2partly backed3no evidence
See the label check (5 lines)
Claims translated from Korean, originals preserved.
- 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
- 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.