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What is Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract?

Antimicrobial

Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract 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, Antioxidant.

CosIng function classes are the EU's standard list of the jobs an ingredient does inside a product, such as moisturizing, emulsifying, or preserving.

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 one product.

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?

8 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 8.

  • Key: Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract (#2 on the ingredient list), Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycoprotein

    4 claims checked

    claims, checked

    • Pine leaf extract (400,196ppm)backed by evidence
    • Centella asiatica extract (10,699ppm)backed by evidence
    • Glycoprotein (8.1800ppm)backed by evidence
    • A soothing toner that mildly tidies the grain of the skinplausible, not tested
  • It's made for better hydration and calmer skin.

    Key: Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract (#2 on the ingredient list), Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycoproteins

    3 claims, summarized
    Only partly backed:
    better hydration · calmer skin
    See each claim

    claims, checked

    • Moisture soothing that fills freshlyplausible, not tested
    • It is a soothing lotion that softly cares for skin texture and fills moisture freshly.partly backed
    • Round Lab focuses on clean, natural raw materials as they are.nothing specific to check
  • Product photo of 소나무 진정 시카 크림 플러스

    Round Lab

    소나무 진정 시카 크림 플러스 (Korean)This brand publishes no English name for this product. The name above is as printed in Korean.

    It's registered in Korea as a functional cosmetic for brightening and wrinkle improvement.

    Key: Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract (#9 on the ingredient list), Glycoproteins, Centella Asiatica Extract

    29 claims, summarized
    You can expect:
    less visible dark spots · softer-looking fine lines · calmer skin
    Only partly backed:
    firmer skin (amount unknown) · better barrier support (amount unknown) · clearer-looking skin (amount unknown) · less shine
    Don't count on:
    less visible pores
    See each claim

    claims, checked

    • Whitening · Wrinkle improvement dual functional cosmeticsbacked by evidence
    • Round Lab's own soothing ingredient containing pine leaf extract and 5 cica ingredientsbacked by evidence
    • This product is judged to be suitable for use on acne-prone skin.backed by evidence
    • The watery soothing cream and creamy moisturizing cream dual formula adheres softly, providing a moisturizing feel without stuffiness or stickiness.plausible, not tested
    • It seems to help resolve skin concerns.partly backed
    • It seems the blotchy blemishes have faded.partly backed
    • It feels like the collapsed skin barrier is becoming firm.partly backed
    • Rough skin texture seems to have become smooth.partly backed
    • Ac Zero, the patented ingredient for oil and sebum care, meets Pine Cica Activer™, effective for soothing, to quickly soothe trouble* before it rises.partly backed
    • 13.72% improvement in the effect of soothing skin irritation caused by external stimulipartly backed
    • Beta-sitosterol containing the life force of the pine tree firmly cares for the skin barrier collapsed by repeated trouble.partly backed
    • Care for the 6 major traces** left by trouble*partly backed
    • 13.06% improvement in the effect of relieving melasma, blemishes, and pigmentationpartly backed
    • 8.61% improvement in skin texture improvement effectpartly backed
    • Watery soothing cream Soothing barrier carepartly backed
    • Creamy moisturizing cream Trace* moisturizing carepartly backed
    • Average skin reaction was 0.00, judged as non-irritating according to the criteriapartly backed
    • FSC-certified eco-friendly paper and soy ink were used to protect a healthy earth.partly backed
    • Trace*-free clean skin Pine Cream Plusoverstated
    • Product effect proven by 100% satisfactionoverstated
    • NO worries about clogged pores, safe care for acne-prone skin!overstated
    • Completed the skin low-irritation test, gently without irritationoverstated
    • Patented ingredient effective for oil and sebum careno supporting source found
    • Transepidermal water loss reduction effectno supporting source found
    • #IntensiveSoothing #DoubleBalancingCreamnothing specific to check
    • With Pine Cream Plus, CUT! the relentlessly repeating vicious cycle!nothing specific to check
    • From the seed of trouble* that shows signs of rising, sprout-nothing specific to check
    • Intensive soothing for skin angered by repeated trouble*!nothing specific to check
    • Golden ratio mixing with dual cream containernothing specific to check
  • Product photo of 소나무 진정 시카 마스크

    Round Lab

    소나무 진정 시카 마스크 (Korean)This brand publishes no English name for this product. The name above is as printed in Korean.

    It's made for less visible pores and a smoother skin texture.

    Key: Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract (#10 on the ingredient list), Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycoproteins

    24 claims, summarized
    Only partly backed:
    less visible pores · a smoother skin texture · better hydration
    Don't count on:
    calmer skin
    Tests passed:
    skin irritation
    See each claim

    claims, checked

    • For forest protection, this product was manufactured using soy ink on an FSC-certified box.backed by evidence
    • The air-hole structure, fully soaked with essence, delivers a cool and moist sensation.plausible, not tested
    • With a formula full of moisture as if it contains a whole bottle of ampoule, you can feel a fresh finish.plausible, not tested
    • With our proprietary ingredient formulated with pine leaf extract, plant protein glycoprotein, and five cica ingredients using Round Lab's know-how, we will care for skin that has become sensitive to external irritation from multiple angles.partly backed
    • LHA, a gentle 4th-generation texture care ingredient for sensitive skin, mildly cares for unnecessary dead skin cells and impurities that clog pores.partly backed
    • Triple hyaluronic acid for dense moisture care.partly backed
    • Because it's a sheet that touches your skin, we check once more! With Oeko-Tex Grade 1 and vegan-certified sheet, even sensitive skin can use it with confidence.partly backed
    • Completed German dermatological test.partly backed
    • Skin irritation test completed.partly backed
    • Red and sensitive skin.partly backed
    • Completed domestic and international skin irritation tests, gentle without irritation.overstated
    • To protect skin from various tiring environments in daily life, such as harsh UV rays, dry wind, sudden temperature changes, and frequent fine dust, Round Lab researched pine trees in Yangyang.no supporting source found
    • We captured the vitality of evergreen pine trees grown in Yangyang, Gangwon-do, the home of sunrise.no supporting source found
    • We found sustainability in pine leaves. We created Round Lab's own proprietary soothing ingredient from fallen pine leaves without damaging the trees.no supporting source found
    • To fully deliver the soothing efficacy of pine, we safely captured it through low-temperature ultrasonic extraction.no supporting source found
    • Smooths and calms rough skin texture.no supporting source found
    • Containing hyaluronic acid of various sizes, from low-molecular to medium-molecular to high-molecular, it fills moisture layer by layer and cares for skin to keep it moist.no supporting source found
    • #IntensiveSoothing #EmergencySheetnothing specific to check
    • Why do Round Lab employees recommend the Pine Calming Cica Mask?nothing specific to check
    • Can we give complete rest to skin weary from the stimuli of a busy daily life?nothing specific to check
    • Experience the powerful vitality of pine with Pine Cica Activator™, Round Lab's exclusive proprietary ingredient.nothing specific to check
    • Comfortable double wave sheet without stuffiness.nothing specific to check
    • A clean mask that is comfortable for skin.nothing specific to check
    • #EmergencySoothingnothing specific to check
  • Key: Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract (#14 on the ingredient list), Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Gluconolactone

    3 claims checked

    claims, checked

    • [Blackhead/Clogged Pores]backed by evidence
    • 1) After cleansing, remove moisture, then attach it firmly to areas with blackhead and sebum concerns. 2) After 10~15 minutes, remove the sheet, then gently remove the softened blackheads and sebum using the included cotton swab. 3) After removing blackheads and sebum, attach a sheet to the area as needed, then remove it after 10~20 minutes. 4) Gently tap the remaining contents on the skin to absorb.backed by evidence
    • Pine Soothing Cicapartly backed
  • It's made for calmer skin and less shine.

    Key: Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract (#23 on the ingredient list), Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycoproteins

    32 claims, summarized
    Only partly backed:
    sun protection · calmer skin · less shine
    Free of:
    the ingredients it lists
    Tests passed:
    hypoallergenic · skin irritation
    See each claim

    claims, checked

    • Pine Cica Activer ™ Pinus Leaf Extract, Glycoprotein, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acidbacked by evidence
    • UV-blocking functional cosmetic (Very Water-Resistant)partly backed
    • It seems to finish refreshingly as if not applied. 100%partly backed
    • It seems to be the one you reach for even in hot summer. 100%partly backed
    • It seems to cover enlarged pores. 100%partly backed
    • It seems to control greasiness and oil. 100%partly backed
    • It contains porous powder that controls greasy oil and sebum the moment you apply, helping to finish soft and powdery without stickiness.partly backed
    • With the waterproof effect that lasts through hot summer outdoor activities and in water, no worries about UV protection.partly backed
    • UV-B protection index SPF 50+partly backed
    • UV-A protection index PA++++partly backed
    • Immediate pore cover effect 30.89% improvementpartly backed
    • The combination of the sebum-controlling patented ingredient ArcZero, beta-sitosterol, and Pine Cica Activer ™ helps with skin soothing and oil care.partly backed
    • Refreshing, soft-powdery feel without stickinesspartly backed
    • A stick type you can easily swipe-! on anytime, anywherepartly backed
    • By excluding *UV-blocking ingredients that sicken marine ecosystems and coral reefs, we are joining the movement to save the earth.partly backed
    • Completed the skin hypoallergenic test, so gently without irritationpartly backed
    • German derma test completed, 24-hour patch test completedpartly backed
    • Skin irritation test completed, primary skin irritation evaluation by skin patch on sensitive skin subjectspartly backed
    • This product features a balm-type texture containing a large amount of porous powder that controls oil and sebum, giving a feel as if not applied.partly backed
    • We used FSC-certified eco-friendly paper and soy ink to protect a healthy earth.partly backed
    • Product efficacy proven by 100% satisfactionoverstated
    • Pores & sebum OUT with extreme softnessoverstated
    • Feather-light no-sebum sun stickno supporting source found
    • Airy UV-blocking film with Air-Fence technologyno supporting source found
    • The combination of porous powders of various sizes that absorb oil adheres evenly to form a thin, light UV-blocking film.no supporting source found
    • Waterproof sun care that stays put even in waterno supporting source found
    • Light as if applied yet not applied, but with no gaps in UV protectionno supporting source found
    • Skin oil (sebum amount) improvement effectno supporting source found
    • Not only smooth skin, but also skin soothingno supporting source found
    • ArcZero Patent Number: 10-2055098no supporting source found
    • Even a single light swipe provides excellent UV protection, so please use with confidence.no supporting source found
    • CLEAN sun care that thinks of the oceannothing specific to check
  • It's made for firmer skin and better hydration.

    Key: Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract (#30 on the ingredient list), Niacinamide, Adenosine

    27 claims, summarized
    Only partly backed:
    firmer skin (brand's own survey of 23) · better hydration (brand's own survey of 23)
    See each claim

    claims, checked

    • A high-concentration ampoule formulation filled with thick, condensed nourishment.plausible, not tested
    • Anti-aging skin that contains the energy of pine mushrooms and pine leaves to add firmness to clear, vibrant skin.partly backed
    • “Pine mushroom” that grows on the energy of pine trees and is richly infused with the earth's nutrients.partly backed
    • Ginseng water for nutrition-rich skin Panax Ginseng Root Water An ingredient that contains the benefits of ginseng to make skin moist, firm, and full of nutrition.partly backed
    • Pine leaf extract that contains the energy of a pine forest Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract An ingredient that conveys the clear and healthy energy of a pine forest to the skin across the changing seasons.partly backed
    • With ampoule-grade efficacy, just one use delivers '3 effects' at once!partly backed
    • +24h skin moisture retention confirmed*/+11% elasticity immediately after use*/-5.6% skin roughness immediately after use*/Institution: P&K Skin Clinical Research Center Co., Ltd. Subjects: 23 adult women aged 40~59 Period: 2020-05-19 ~ 2020-06-18partly backed
    • Just one use of the skin gives '24 hours' of skin moisturization; the moisture retention of Songdam Firming Skin lasts not only immediately after using the product but also up to 24 hours later.partly backed
    • Skin moisture content increased by 40.86% after 24 hours.partly backed
    • A specialized nutrition & elasticity line for nutrition-deficient skin: Songdam Firming Skin & Emulsion/Ampoule-grade high-concentration nutrition Songdam Firming Skin, cream-grade high-moisture nutrition Songdam Firming Emulsionpartly backed
    • Immediately after use, skin moisture content increased by 93.83%/* This image corresponds to the TOP1 improvement rate.* Institution: P&K Skin Clinical Research Center Co., Ltd. Subjects: 23 adult women aged 40-59 Period: 2020-05-19 ~ 2020-6-18overstated
    • As a high-concentration ampoule formulation skin, it quickly absorbs deep into the skin and adds firmness to clear, vibrant skin.overstated
    • Skin, Songdam, elasticity, pine mushroom, brown pine leaves, anti-aging, whitening, wrinkle improvement.no supporting source found
    • The myth of product power proven by sales 90,000,000,0001)no supporting source found
    • Vegan certification markno supporting source found
    • Make sagging and deflated skin nourished and firm.no supporting source found
    • A synergy effect that becomes more powerful when used with the Songdam line.no supporting source found
    • After 1 use, outer & inner elasticity, relief of pressed skin, improvement of neck and glabella wrinkles/After 4 weeks, cheek and mouth area skin lifting, improvement of skin antioxidant capacity, 48% relief of pressed skinno supporting source found
    • Skin changes after 4 weeks of using the Songdam line +15.6%* inner elasticity/+48.8%* elasticity/+50%* antioxidant capacityno supporting source found
    • Results after 4 weeks of using the Songdam line (Skin & Emulsion & Cream) Institution: P&K Skin Clinical Research Center Co., Ltd. Subjects: 23 adult women aged 40-59 Period: 2020-05-19-2020-06-18no supporting source found
    • Based on cumulative net sales of Hanyul Songdam Skin & Emulsion since its launch in September 2017 until November 2023.no supporting source found
    • #FirmingAmpouleSkinnothing specific to check
    • A strong, dense nourishment that gently envelops the skin.nothing specific to check
    • If you have these concerns, what you need right now is “Nutrition & Elasticity” Slow Agingnothing specific to check
    • Ampoule-grade nutrition and elasticity skin Songdam firming skin.nothing specific to check
    • There are people who haven't tried it, but no one who has tried it only once.nothing specific to check
    • The skincare secret of Korean women with healthy, glowing skin.nothing specific to check
  • It's made for calmer skin.

    Key: Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract (#43 on the ingredient list), Centella Asiatica Leaf/Stem Powder, Glycoproteins

    31 claims, summarized
    Only partly backed:
    less visible pores · clearer-looking skin · less shine · a smoother skin texture
    Free of:
    the ingredients it lists
    Tests passed:
    skin irritation
    See each claim

    claims, checked

    • One-step multi formula containing everything from cleansing to packpartly backed
    • Pore cleansing you can see with your eyes, with a color-change texture!partly backed
    • A powerful pore cleansing effect you can check with your eyes, with a color-change texture that turns darker the more you rubpartly backed
    • Functional cosmetic for relieving acne-prone skinpartly backed
    • Helps relieve acne-prone skin.partly backed
    • As a functional cleanser that helps relieve acne-prone skin, we will intensively care for your acne skin concerns.partly backed
    • Synergy for removing oil inside pores with 5-PORE CLAY X ACZERO® sebum-care patented ingredient and 5 types of claypartly backed
    • Color-change charcoal capsule, charcoal capsules effective for pore purification pop and mildly care for dead skin cellspartly backed
    • Blackhead (whitehead) improvement 1.98 timespartly backed
    • Soothing synergy UP with pine powder & centella powder! We grind in the raw plant materials effective for soothing just as they are to care for skin texture and even soothing.partly backed
    • Deep cleansing that empties pores, 100% satisfaction with cleansing powerpartly backed
    • Pore waste cleansing 98.89% cleansingpartly backed
    • Fine dust simulant cleansing 95.79% cleansingpartly backed
    • Blackheads and whiteheads seem to have decreased. 100%partly backed
    • Pores feel cleanly tidied up. 100%partly backed
    • Skin texture seems to have become smooth. 100%partly backed
    • Dull skin seems to become clear immediately. 100%partly backed
    • 2 types of worry colorants not addedpartly backed
    • 13 types of harmful ingredients not addedpartly backed
    • German derma test completed 24-hour patch test completedpartly backed
    • Skin irritation test completed primary skin irritation evaluation by skin patchpartly backed
    • To protect forests, this was produced using soy ink on FSC-certified folding cartons.partly backed
    • 100% satisfaction pore cleansing done- Clay Pack Cleanseroverstated
    • A deeper and more powerful pore purification effect confirmed by clinical trials!overstated
    • Waste that could not get out, fine dust piled up in every corner, suffocating makeup, tightly clogged suffocating pores cleanly deleted!overstated
    • Worry ZERO mild reassuring recipeoverstated
    • Domestic and overseas skin irritation tests completed, mild with no irritationoverstated
    • Skin texture improvement 2.32 timesno supporting source found
    • Intensive skin soothing Pine Cica Activer™ Pine leaf extract, glycoprotein, and 5 types of cica ingredients are blended at the optimal ratio to quickly soothe skin that has become sensitive.no supporting source found
    • Trouble* Charcoal-Ssak! Pine Pack Cleansernothing specific to check
    • A pore cleansing recipe that pulls out trouble* skin concerns by the rootnothing specific to check

Are the claims about it backed up?

We checked each claim that features this ingredient. Open the list below to see the result for each one.

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backed by evidence3 of 6
partly backed2 of 6
no supporting source found1 of 6

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.