What is Phytosphingosine?

Hair conditioning

Phytosphingosine is a hair conditioner that smooths and softens the hair.

This ingredient is listed in CosIng, the EU's cosmetic ingredient database. CosIng lists what it's used for as: Hair conditioning, Skin conditioning.

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?

37 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.

Showing 1 to 12.

Pure Somme
Hedera Helix Pure Lotion
Key: Phytosphingosine (#11 on the ingredient list), Hedera Helix (Ivy) Extract, Hedera Helix (Ivy) Leaf/Stem Extract
Official (Korean)
6 claims checked
claims, checked
- No stickiness, fast absorptionplausible, not tested
- According to Hwahae, 20 caution ingredients Zero, allergen ingredients Zeropartly backed
- Sensitive low-irritation test 0.00no supporting source found
- Hwahae Lotion #1, non-sticky lotionno supporting source found
All ingredients EWG Green gradeno supporting source found
- True summer cooling lotioncontradicted by sources
HATHERINE
스팟케어 패치 [붉은스팟] (Korean)This brand publishes no English name for this product. The name above is as printed in Korean.
It's made for clearer-looking, calmer skin.
Key: Phytosphingosine (#13 on the ingredient list), Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Salicylic Acid
Official (Korean)
11 claims, summarized
Only partly backed:
calmer skin (amount unknown) · clearer-looking skin
Don't count on:
less shine
See each claim
claims, checked
Early control solution for red spotsplausible, not tested
Invisible cover & fast soothingpartly backed
Contains tea tree leaf oil to help with soothing carepartly backed
Tea tree leaf oil helps soothe skinpartly backed
For perfect spot care, slim-tight adhesion & customized carepartly backed
The full ingredient list is identical to the previous productpartly backed
0.05mm slim-fit matte patch for an invisible lookno supporting source found
A 0.05mm patch that's even thinner than beforeno supporting source found
Non-reflective matte material for even more invisibilityno supporting source found
Willow herb sebum careno supporting source found
From invisible cover to calming, the perfect spot solutionnothing specific to check
ISOI
Moisture Doctor Jangsujin Moisture Cream
It's made for a smoother skin texture and better hydration.
Key: Phytosphingosine (#16 on the ingredient list), Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Panthenol
Official (Korean)
16 claims, summarized
You can expect:
a smoother skin texture · better hydration · calmer skin · better barrier support
Tests passed:
non-comedogenic · dermatologist check · skin irritation
See each claim
claims, checked
Helps with skin oil-moisture balance effect (helps maintain oil-moisture balance) (PNK Skin Clinical Research Center, 2024.7.9~7.24, 22 people)backed by evidence
Helps alleviate dead skin cells by 129.91% (PNK Skin Clinical Research Center, 2024.7.9~7.24, 22 people)backed by evidence
Helps alleviate fine dead skin cells on the chin area by 172.65% (PNK Skin Clinical Research Center, 2024.7.9~7.24, 22 people)backed by evidence
30-layer inner moisturizing improvement test (Global Medical Research Center, 2025.5.9~5.12, 21 people)backed by evidence
Skin soothing (redness/barrier) improvement test (Global Medical Research Center, 2025.5.9~5.12, 21 people)backed by evidence
Non-comedogenic test (Korea Dermatology Research Institute, 2021.6.7~7.5, 20 people)backed by evidence
Sensitive skin irritation test (Korea Dermatology Research Institute, 2021.7.2~7.5, 31 people)backed by evidence
Primary skin irritation test (Korea Dermatology Research Institute, 2021.3.23~3.26, 31 people)backed by evidence
Moisture Doctor Cream is a water cream with a refreshing feel, suitable for all skin types from dry to oily.plausible, not tested
30 layers! Inner moisturizing! 100 hours! Barrier moisture soothingpartly backed
Inner moisturizing improvement (Korea Dermatology Research Institute, 2021.3.22~4.19, 21 people, when using 3 products simultaneously)partly backed
100-hour moisturizing lasting power evaluation (Korea Dermatology Research Institute, 2021.3.29~4.2, 22 people, when using 3 products simultaneously)partly backed
Damaged skin barrier improvement (SLS irritation) (Korea Dermatology Research Institute, 2021.5.17~5.24, 20 people, when using 3 products simultaneously)partly backed
We have completed not only the sensitive skin primary irritation test, but also the primary skin irritation, German derma test, and non-comedogenic test.no supporting source found
This cream helps with oil-moisture balance care, based on completed clinical trials showing 123.38% improvement in oil (sebum) and 121.58% improvement in moisture (moisturizing).no supporting source found
Veganno supporting source found
ISOI
Moisture Dr. Cream
It's made for better hydration and calmer skin.
Key: Phytosphingosine (#17 on the ingredient list), Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
Olive Young US Official (Korean)
7 claims, summarized
Only partly backed:
better hydration · calmer skin · better barrier support
Tests passed:
non-comedogenic · skin irritation
See each claim
claims, checked
It is a triple-care moisturizing cream that cares for barrier, moisture, and soothing at the same time. Plant-derived tea tree ceramide similar to skin and a powerful moisture pentahyaluronic acid complex help strengthen the skin barrier and improve hydration, while plant-derived ingredients such as purslane (Portulaca oleracea) and houttuynia cordata (fish mint) help soothe, restoring skin balance and filling dry skin with moisture to provide long-lasting softness.partly backed
Moisture Doctor Cream has completed clinical trials for 30-layer inner moisturization and 100-hour moisture retention.partly backed
We have completed primary skin irritation testing on sensitive skin, as well as primary skin irritation, German Dermatest, and non-comedogenic testing.partly backed
Made with 5 different hyaluronic acid and tea tree ceramide, the moisturizer helps the skin look radiant and healthy while keeping it calm under environmental stress.overstated
Additionally, it is a cream that has completed clinical trials for 123.38% improvement in oil (sebum) and 121.58% improvement in moisture (hydration), helping with oil-moisture balance care.no supporting source found
This silky moisture dr. Cream's super bouncy formula provides full hydration without any stickiness.nothing specific to check
Cream / All skin types / Additional ingredient functions: moisture evaporation prevention, skin moisturization, skin protection / Clean beauty: good ingredientsnothing specific to check
Ruuve
5-Ceramide Lotion
Key: Phytosphingosine (#22 on the ingredient list), Ceramide, Cholesterol
Official (Korean)
1 claim checked
claims, checked
The earth's gift for our babynothing specific to check
FATION
GLUCOSE HYDRO ESSENCE TONER
Key: Phytosphingosine (#22 on the ingredient list), Glucose, Glyceryl Glucoside
Official (Korean)
OHUI
Miracle Moisture Pink Barrier Skin Softener
Key: Phytosphingosine (#24 on the ingredient list), Panthenol, Ceramide
Official (Korean)
1 claim checked
claims, checked
Milk Moisturizing Toner | First-Step Moisturizing | Sensitive Skin Soothingpartly backed
AESTURA
Atobarrier Lotion
It's made for better barrier support.
Key: Phytosphingosine (#25 on the ingredient list), Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide MEA, Hydroxypropyl Bislauramide MEA
Official (Korean)
7 claims, summarized
Only partly backed:
better barrier support
See each claim
claims, checked
#HighMoisturebacked by evidence
#BarrierMoistureLotionbacked by evidence
Strengthens damaged skin barrier functionplausible, not tested
#BarrierFunctionStrengtheningplausible, not tested
DermaON, containing skin lipid ingredients, strengthens the damaged skin barrier function of dry and sensitive skin.partly backed
#SensitiveSkinpartly backed
#SkinGuardiannothing specific to check
Illiyoon
Ceramide Fragrance-Free Vegan Lip Balm
Key: Phytosphingosine (#25 on the ingredient list), Ceramide, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
4 claims checked
claims, checked
A close-fitting inner-moisture charging lip balm usable from age 0.plausible, not tested
By micro-particulating Soy Ceramide™ to 1/4650 the size of a pore, it strengthens inner moisture by 2.16 times (based on the efficacy of the Soy Ceramide ingredient), prevents moisture evaporation and strengthens the skin barrier through an outside & inside dual moisture lock, reduces flaking and increases moisture retention to care for moist and healthy lips, provides a smooth semi-matte finish without shine and a soft adherence for peace of mind even on delicate lips, and was judged with an irritation index of 0.00 in the primary irritation test on sensitive skin, and completed dermatological·hypoallergenic tests.overstated
In the primary irritation test on sensitive skin, it was judged with an irritation index of 0.00, and completed dermatological tests and hypoallergenic tests.no supporting source found
With a smoothing melting balm texture, the more you apply, the more moist and smooth it becomes without shine, and it finishes with a non-sticky semi-matte.nothing specific to check
S.NATURE
Aqua 365 Glow Fit Tone-Up Sun
It's registered in Korea as a functional cosmetic for brightening, wrinkle improvement, and UV protection.
Key: Phytosphingosine (#26 on the ingredient list), Squalane, Niacinamide
Official (Korean)
65 claims, summarized
You can expect:
less visible dark spots · softer-looking fine lines · sun protection
Only partly backed:
calmer skin (amount unknown) · better barrier support · better hydration
Don't count on:
a brighter skin tone · firmer skin · less visible pores
See each claim
claims, checked
Wrinkle improvement·whitening carebacked by evidence
UV-blocking, whitening, wrinkle-improvement functionalbacked by evidence
Dull today? Don't worry! Pretty bare-face skin correctionplausible, not tested
Naturally with one layer, radiant tone-up with layering!plausible, not tested
A beige cream texture full of moisture that spreads lightly on skinplausible, not tested
Daily tone-up sun cream for all ages and genderspartly backed
Mildly acidic non-nano inorganic sunscreen SPF50+/PA++++partly backed
June 2026 new product BEST POWDER ROOM sunscreen categorypartly backed
24h tone-uppartly backed
Cherry blossom extract vitality, soothing carepartly backed
Yellow tone +17.41%partly backed
Red tone +12.04%partly backed
Dark tone +4.58%partly backed
Smooth glow pore blur makeup-adherence effectpartly backed
Squalane 10,000ppm moisture-bouncy formula!partly backed
Ceramide barrier carepartly backed
Phytosphingosine skin soothingpartly backed
Hyaluronic acid moisture lockingpartly backed
Adenosine wrinkle improvementpartly backed
Niacinamide whitening carepartly backed
Tone-up that disappears in the afternoon NO! As if applied and not applied, perfectly clear and pretty bare face without darkeningpartly backed
S Nature thinking of nature, No-addition of UV-blocking ingredients that threaten marine ecosystemspartly backed
Eco-friendly package using FSC-certified paperpartly backed
Biodegradable soybean oil ink applied with SOY-INKpartly backed
24-hour makeup lasting tone-up effectpartly backed
24h tone-up lasting +18.53%partly backed
24h makeup lifting prevention +66.04%partly backed
24h anti-darkening +2.69%partly backed
Inner radiance improvement +13.25%partly backed
Tone improvement +17.41%partly backed
Texture improvement +10.01%partly backed
Soothing improvement +96.26%partly backed
Inner·outer moisturization improvement +132.7%partly backed
Personal color tone-up sun customized for all skin typesoverstated
Personal color as if tailored exactly to my skinoverstated
Thus born, 24-hour no-collapse Bare-Face Genius Creamoverstated
24-hour clear glow Bare-Face Geniusno supporting source found
Sensitive skin low-irritation test completedno supporting source found
Naturally like a bare face! Personal tone-up SUN!no supporting source found
Pore blurno supporting source found
Moisture-bouncy sun care and 24-hour bare-face cover at the same timeno supporting source found
Pore clumping, smudging, caking, blotchiness NO!no supporting source found
Dull skin vitality UPno supporting source found
Even blotchy skin becomes uniform with Pink Complex!no supporting source found
Peach extract rich in vitamins, skin texture careno supporting source found
Lotus extract moisture, whitening, skin tone careno supporting source found
Stickiness·greasiness NO!no supporting source found
Pore-tightening·inner moisture locking & sebum·unevenness control, the moisture-laden bouncy formula adheres tightly to skin!no supporting source found
The principle of moisture barrier, a solid foundation design that creates glow tone-upno supporting source found
Moisture adhesion & moisture barrier care with NMF natural moisturizing factor ingredientsno supporting source found
Seamless adhesion radiance elasticity careno supporting source found
Dryness·sagging NO! Elasticity that fills up layer by layer & high-adhesion radiance locking. The densely holding formula adheres seamlessly to skin!no supporting source found
Dense elasticity and clear radiance at the same timeno supporting source found
Gentle sunscreen for all ages and genders!no supporting source found
Ingredients and product both kind reef-friendly inorganic sunscreen SUNno supporting source found
Non-nano inorganic sunscreen with no pore clogging, sensitive low-irritation test OK!no supporting source found
Vitality-filled bouncy adhesion textureno supporting source found
A feeling as if you applied a moisturized cream without tightness, stickiness, or oilinessno supporting source found
Gentle reef-friendly formula without eye stingingno supporting source found
Clear skin glow as smooth as porcelain without unevenness with pore blurno supporting source found
#BareFaceGeniusCreamnothing specific to check
In daily life, effortless no-makeup look! Bare-Face Genius pretty skinnothing specific to check
Foundation, kneel down!nothing specific to check
High-adhesion elasticity wrapping that doesn't sit on top!nothing specific to check
One-layer filter that boyfriends use too #BareFaceGeniusnothing specific to check
Dermafirm
Dermafirm Moist Barrier Boosting Toner M4
Key: Phytosphingosine (#26 on the ingredient list), Panthenol, Ceramide
One-day's You
Help Me! Eco-Intense Ceramide Ampoule Pad
It's made for better hydration and better barrier support.
Key: Phytosphingosine (#26 on the ingredient list), Ceramide, Panthenol
23 claims, summarized
You can expect:
better hydration · better barrier support
Don't count on:
firmer skin
Tests passed:
hypoallergenic · skin irritation
See each claim
claims, checked
Contains ceramide, a skin barrier component, a nutrient-rich, high-moisturizing ingredientbacked by evidence
Nbacked by evidence
Powerful long-lasting moisturization without tightnessplausible, not tested
Moisture-textured ampoule pad for dry skinplausible, not tested
A convex lotus-patterned pad imbued with ampouleplausible, not tested
Skin irritation index 0.00, definitely relaxes skin without irritationpartly backed
CERACRATA™ is a complex of naturally derived eco-ceramide and snow lotus flower ingredients, a proprietary ingredient of ONEDAYSU developed to provide nutrition and moisture to the skin.partly backed
Skin radiance: Avocado extract imparts radiance to flaky, rough skin and aids in nutrition supply with high absorbency.partly backed
Skin low-irritation test completed, skin irritation 0.00partly backed
3D Lotus Seed Barrier Padoverstated
Dense moisturizing care, the first step of skincare for building a firm skin barrieroverstated
Cumulative sales volume 450 million sheetsno supporting source found
Amazon JP Toner Pad Official Recommended Productno supporting source found
2023 Japan Qoo10 K-COSME AWARDS Skincare Pad Category 3rd Placeno supporting source found
2023 Q3 UNNIS AWARDS WINNERno supporting source found
Customer satisfaction 4.9 pointsno supporting source found
CERACRATA™, a key ingredient specialized in nutrition and moistureno supporting source found
A complex that converts ceramide, a skin component, into natural ingredients to supply nutritionno supporting source found
High-efficiency moisture-storage pad containing lotus leaf extract, a 3D moisture-storage tankcontradicted by sources
Moisture retention: Helps maintain skin moisture with the excellent moisturizing effect of lotus extract.contradicted by sources
Trusted toner padnothing specific to check
Skin nutrition solution mild ingredient systemnothing specific to check
#DrynessSolvingPadnothing specific to check

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What is Phytosphingosine?

Which products feature it?

스팟케어 패치 [붉은스팟] (Korean)This brand publishes no English name for this product. The name above is as printed in Korean.

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