What is Polyvinyl Alcohol?
Role not confirmed
We haven't written up what this ingredient does yet. The products below feature it as a key ingredient.
Which products feature it?
7 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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Sulwhasoo
Clarifying Mask
It's made for a smoother skin texture and firmer skin.
Key Polyvinyl Alcohol (#2 on the ingredient list), Alcohol Denat., POLYGONATUM SIBIRICUM ROOT/RHIZOME POWDER
20 claims, summarized
- Only partly backed:
- a smoother skin texture · firmer skin · a brighter skin tone
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Clings tightly without gaps, a peel-off mask that comes off in one go
backed by evidenceOkyong pack HUT results: Survey subjects: 45 Korean women aged 35-49, Survey period: 2020.1.16-23 | Survey organization: ACORN
backed by evidenceOkyong pack / PEEL OFF / dead skin cell/impurity removal
backed by evidence#DeadSkinImpurityCare #HerbalPeelOffPack
plausible, not testedSkin benefits: purification, dead skin cell care
plausible, not testedThe elastic texture clings to the skin without gaps, and as it dries, it cleanly adsorbs impurities and old dead skin cells, infusing the skin with tension to care it into a smooth skin texture
plausible, not testedFeels like skin texture has become finer
partly backedFeels like skin has become cleaner
partly backedFeels like skin has become brighter
partly backedFeels like dead skin cells have been smoothed out
partly backedA unique, honey-like textured, peel-off mask that removes dead skin cells and impurities to deliver smoother and visibly clear skin.
partly backedSmooth skin texture with dead skin cells gone
overstatedClearer and smoother skin with ingredients specialized in antioxidants
overstatedSkin Type: All Skin Types
overstatedInfused with antioxidant-rich Solomon's Seal powder and Korean honeysuckle extract, this formula helps promote dead skin cell turnover and delivers smooth and visibly clear skin.
overstatedSulwhasoo's representative peel-off mask with cumulative sales of 13,400,000 units *
no supporting source foundContains Solomon's seal powder, which shows antioxidant effects as excellent as vitamin C, and honeysuckle flower extract, which helps facilitate skin turnover, making skin roughened by dead skin cells and impurities clear and radiant
no supporting source foundBenefits: Even Skin Tone Radiance Boosting
no supporting source foundExperience skin that has become one step more elastic and smooth
nothing specific to checkPurify & Improve Clarity
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It's registered in Korea as a functional cosmetic for brightening and wrinkle improvement.
Key Polyvinyl Alcohol (#3 on the ingredient list), Niacinamide, Adenosine
5 claims, summarized
- You can expect:
- less visible dark spots · softer-looking fine lines
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Whitening · Wrinkle Improvement Dual Functional Cosmetic
backed by evidence※ This product is a Daiso-exclusive product, and can be purchased at Daiso stores and the online mall.
backed by evidenceMedifil | Extra Super 9 Plus Water Glow Lifting Mask
partly backedAn Extra Super 9 Plus Water Glow Lifting Wrapping Mask completed with the know-how of aesthetic experts. Experience special care at home with skin science technology.
nothing specific to checkLifting mask, water glow mask, aesthetic know-how, skin science, Medifil, skincare solution
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I'm From
Rice Glow Peel Off Mask
It's registered in Korea as a functional cosmetic for brightening and wrinkle improvement.
Key Polyvinyl Alcohol (#3 on the ingredient list), Niacinamide, Adenosine
10 claims, summarized
- You can expect:
- less visible dark spots · softer-looking fine lines
- Only partly backed:
- firmer skin
- Don't count on:
- better hydration
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Dual functional cosmetic for whitening and wrinkle improvement
backed by evidenceComplete elasticity and glowing radiance to the skin
partly backedThe raw material of I'm From Rice Glow Peel-Off Mask is the lees of makgeolli made from Yeoju rice.
partly backed1. Skin radiance (gloss) 50.67% improvement
partly backed2. Skin moisture 181.09% improvement
partly backedThe protein in the lees left after making Yeoju rice makgeolli gives rough skin elasticity and glowing radiance.
overstatedThe Rice Protein Complex obtained from the fermented lees of premium Yeoju rice completes moisture, nutrition, and glass skin on the skin.
overstated3. Skin elasticity 2.02% improvement
no supporting source found4. Primary skin irritation test completed
no supporting source found[ 2 ACTIVE LOW EXTRACTION ] A method of extracting in two ways at a low temperature of 50 degrees, steeping richly for 24 hours, and hydrolyzing for 48 hours, to optimally extract each protein and amino acid from the lees without damage.
no supporting source found
It's made for better hydration and less visible pores.
Key Polyvinyl Alcohol (#3 on the ingredient list), Niacinamide, Inonotus Obliquus (Chaga) Extract
4 claims, summarized
- Only partly backed:
- better hydration · less visible pores
- Don't count on:
- firmer skin
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Not applicable for functional cosmetics.
backed by evidenceEven with one use, you can feel immediate skin radiance, texture refinement, and pore and moisture locking.
plausible, not testedContains 26 types of peptides (Vita Poly Peptide + 25 Peptide Complex), a peel-off pack that creates transparent, water-glow skin.
partly backedThe moment it is applied, it coats the skin as if wrapping it, minimizing evaporation of effective ingredients, and provides moisture charging and elasticity care simultaneously.
overstated
It's registered in Korea as a functional cosmetic for brightening and wrinkle improvement.
Key Polyvinyl Alcohol (#3 on the ingredient list), Hippophae Rhamnoides Water, Niacinamide
2 claims, summarized
- You can expect:
- less visible dark spots · softer-looking fine lines
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Whitening · wrinkle-improvement 2-functional cosmetic
backed by evidenceUse-by date until 2028-03-29 / GIFT. Dual brush
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It's made for better hydration and a brighter skin tone.
Key Polyvinyl Alcohol (#3 on the ingredient list), Hippophae Rhamnoides Water, Niacinamide
19 claims, summarized
- Only partly backed:
- a brighter skin tone · better hydration
- Don't count on:
- firmer skin
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Vegan certification completed!
backed by evidenceWrapping system that firmly holds core ingredients within the skin*
backed by evidenceProtects moisture from flying away into the air & imparts radiance
plausible, not tested7-second melasma (spots) relief human application test completed
partly backedMelasma brightening improvement effect felt from one use
partly backedBrightening care solution proven through human application testing
partly backedWith just one use! Melasma (spots) relief
partly backedLemon extract + 10 vitamins
partly backed10 vitamins adhesion
partly backedRadiant with lemon extract + 10 vitamins!
partly backedDelivers antioxidant ingredients deep into the skin*
partly backedMelasma brightening mask
partly backed7-second melasma (spots) 112% improvement
overstatedA whitening coating film containing vitamins is formed to provide bright and radiant skin.
no supporting source foundSupplies vitality and elasticity with lemon extract
no supporting source foundMild in ingredients and even in formulation, practicing small efforts for animal protection and the global environment.
nothing specific to checkClear and brighten blotchy skin
nothing specific to checkBlotchy skin, full of vitality #VitaminCharge
nothing specific to checkClean transparent glow care
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MEDIPEEL
LACTO PORE LIFTING WRAPPING MASK
Key Polyvinyl Alcohol (#4 on the ingredient list), Lactobacillus Ferment, Hydrolyzed Collagen Extract
1 claim checked
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※ This product is a Daiso-exclusive product and can be purchased at Daiso stores and online malls.
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