Surfactant, emulsifying
What is Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate?
This ingredient is listed in CosIng, the European Commission’s public database of cosmetic ingredients. The function classes that database records for it are: Surfactant, emulsifying.
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, 7 put this one on the front.
Anua
HEARTLEAF 87 LOW pH DEEP CLEANSING WATER
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Claims translated from Korean, originals preserved.
- For use on all skin types
Korean original
모든 피부에 사용
- Functional cosmetic for the relief of acne-prone skin
Korean original
여드름성 피부 완화 기능성 화장품
- Applying Anua's own fluid micellar method, it boasts a deep cleansing effect that cleanly removes up to 98% of waterproof mascara, 95% of lipstick, 96% of eyebrow makeup and 97% of base makeup in just one use
Korean original
아누아만의 플루이드 미셀라 공법을 적용해 단 한 번의 사용으로도 워터프루프 마스카라를 98%, 립스틱을 95%, 아이브로우를 96%, 베이스 메이크업을 97%까지 말끔하게 지워주는 딥 클렌징 효과를 자랑한다
- It has completed an alternative eye irritation test and a skin irritation test, so even sensitive skin can use it with confidence
Korean original
안자극 대체 테스트와 피부 자극 테스트를 완료해 민감한 피부도 안심하고 사용할 수 있다
뷰티레시피
리틀머메이드 디스 이즈 프린세스 클렌징워터
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Claims translated from Korean, originals preserved.
- Soak a cotton pad well with the cleansing water and wipe along the grain of the skin. When cleansing point makeup, it is more effective to leave the cotton pad on for a moment before wiping.
Korean original
화장솜에 클렌징 워터를 충분히 적셔 피부 결을 따라 닦아줍니다. 포인트 메이크업 클렌징 시에는 화장솜을 잠시 올려두었다 사용하면 더욱 효과적입니다.
- No more prejudice that cleansing water runs out fast! Deep cleanse every night with good ingredients using the 500ml Little Mermaid! Without worrying about skin irritation, keep clear and translucent skin for a long time with the large volume.
Korean original
클렌징 워터는 헤프다는 편견은 이제 그만! 500ml 리틀머메이드로 매일 밤 착한 성분으로 딥 클렌징! 피부 자극 걱정 없이, 대용량으로 오래오래 맑고 투명한 피부를 유지하세요.
COSRX
Low pH Niacinamide Micellar Cleansing Water
We checked 3 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.
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Claims translated from Korean, originals preserved.
- Functional cosmetic status: not applicable
Korean original
기능성 화장품 여부: 해당없음
- Weakly Acidic Niacinamide Micellar Cleansing Water
Korean original
약산성 나이아신아마이드 미셀라 클렌징 워터
- Main product specification: for use on all skin types
Korean original
제품 주요 사양: 모든 피부 사용
LAGOM
Gel To Water Cleanser
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Claims translated from Korean, originals preserved.
- A gel type morning cleanser
Korean original
젤 타입 아침 클렌저
- Texture: a bouncy gel texture, colourless and transparent.
Korean original
제형 : 탱글한 젤 제형으로 무색 투명해요.
- A bubble-free gel cleanser containing 85% skincare ingredients
Korean original
스킨케어 성분 85% 함유 버블프리 젤 클렌저
- Main functions: ultra sensitive | moisture care
Korean original
주요 기능 초민감성ㅣ수분케어
- Recommended type & texture: dry skin
Korean original
추천 타입 & 제형 건성 피부
- A gel to water type morning moisturising cleanser
Korean original
젤 투 워터 타입 아침 보습 클렌저
- It has completed a low irritation test too, so it will be no burden to use every morning.
Korean original
저자극 테스트도 완료했으니 매일 아침 사용하기에 부담이 없을 거예요.
- Test result: judged non-irritating in a 24-hour/48-hour patch test
Korean original
시험 결과 : 24시간/48시간 첩포테스트 결과 비자극성으로 판정
- Note: it is also good as a first wash for light face makeup or sunscreen. However, for point makeup such as mascara, please use a dedicated remover.
Korean original
유의사항 : 가벼운 피부 화장이나 선크림의 1차 세안용으로도 좋아요. 단, 마스카라 등 포인트 메이크업은 전용 리무버를 사용해 주세요.
- A moisture filling morning cleanser
Korean original
수분 채움 아침클렌저
- Fragrance: close to fragrance free.
Korean original
향 : 거의 무향에 가까워요.
- 85% skincare ingredients
Korean original
스킨케어 성분 85%
- 99% pore impurity cleansing
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99% 모공노폐물 세정
Round Lab
1025 Dokdo Cleansing Water
We checked 9 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.
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Claims translated from Korean, originals preserved.
- Available for overseas shipping
Korean original
해외배송 가능상품
- Gentle one-swipe weakly acidic cleansing
Korean original
순하게 쓱-싹 약산성 클렌징
- A soothing wash for tired and irritated skin
Korean original
지치고 자극받은 피부 진정 세안
- With a weakly acidic pH similar to healthy skin, it cleanly removes impurities and minimises damage to the skin's protective film, protecting the skin comfortably even after washing.
Korean original
건강한 피부와 유사한 약산성으로 노폐물은 말끔하게 지우고 피부 보호막 손상을 최소화하여 세안 후에도 피부를 편안하게 보호해줘요.
- It is rich in nourishing minerals beneficial to the skin such as calcium, magnesium and zinc, filling the skin with moist hydration.
Korean original
칼슘, 마그네슘, 아연 등의 피부에 유익한 영양 미네랄이 풍부하게 함유되어 피부에 촉촉한 수분을 채워줘요.
- Moist even after washing with triple hyaluronic acid
Korean original
3중 히알루론산으로 세안 후에도 촉촉하게
- The complicated cleansing process all at once! It reduces the hassle and helps a fast, easy, irritation-free clean wash.
Korean original
복잡한 클렌징 과정을 한 번에! 번거로움은 줄이고 빠르고 간편하게 자극없는 말끔한 세안을 도와줘요.
- The clean moisture of Ulleungdo deep sea water, just as it is
Korean original
울릉도 해양심층수의 청정 수분을 그대로
- A light and moist water texture
Korean original
가볍고 촉촉한 워터 텍스처
Cell Fusion C
Weakly Acidic Pharrier Cleansing Water
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Claims translated from Korean, originals preserved.
- Weakly acidic barrier care even after cleansing
Korean original
클렌징 후에도 약산성 장벽 케어
- Moist skin texture with no tightness even after washing
Korean original
세안 후에도 당김 없는 촉촉한 피부결
- #LowIrritation #NoEyeSting
Korean original
#저자극 #눈시림NO
- A reassuring cleansing water that protects a healthy pH and leaves moisture in full
Korean original
건강한 pH는 지켜주고 수분은 가득 남는 안심 클렌징 워터
- Low irritation, reassuring cleansing with over 96% skincare ingredients
Korean original
스킨케어 성분 96% 이상으로 저자극 안심 클렌징
Wellage
Real Hyaluronic Cleansing Water
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- Cautions 1) If, during or after use of the cosmetic, abnormal symptoms or side effects such as red spots, swelling or itching occur on the area of use due to direct sunlight, consult a specialist or similar 2) Refrain from use on wounded areas and the like 3) Cautions for storage and handling a) Store out of the reach of children b) Store away from direct sunlight
Korean original
주의사항 1) 화장품 사용 시 또는 사용 후 직사광선에 의하여 사용부위가 붉은 반점, 부어오름 또는 가려움증 등의 이상 증상이나 부작용이 있는 경우 전문의 등과 상담할 것 2) 상처가 있는 부위 등에는 사용을 자제할 것 3) 보관 및 취급 시의 주의사항 가) 어린이의 손이 닿지 않는 곳에 보관할 것 나) 직사광선을 피해서 보관할 것
- Hashtags: weakly acidic cleansing, micellar, purity 100
Korean original
해시태그 약산성클렌징 미셀라 순도100
- Water rinse FREE! Skincare FREE! Moisture care cleansing
Korean original
물세안 FREE! 스킨케어 FREE! 수분케어 클렌징
- Main ingredients: Hyal水™, REAL HA™ 100% purity hyaluronic acid
Korean original
주요성분 히알水™, REAL HA™ 순도 100% 히알루론산
What is it usually paired with?
Ingredients that other products put on the front of the label together with this one.