What is Vigna Radiata (Mung Bean) Seed Extract?
Skin conditioning
Vigna Radiata (Mung Bean) Seed Extract is a skin conditioner that helps soften and smooth the surface.
This ingredient is listed in CosIng, the EU's cosmetic ingredient database. CosIng lists what it's used for as: 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?
9 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 9.
beplain
Mung Bean Cleansing Oil
Key: Vigna Radiata (Mung Bean) Seed Extract (#12 on the ingredient list), Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
1 claim checked
claims, checked
Pore confidence, mung bean
overstated
Key: Vigna Radiata (Mung Bean) Seed Extract (#12 on the ingredient list), Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Powder, Ceramide
2 claims checked
claims, checked
Pore confidence, mung bean
plausible, not testedMilk ceramide
plausible, not tested
Key: Vigna Radiata (Mung Bean) Seed Extract (#14 on the ingredient list), Mung Bean Extract, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
3 claims checked
claims, checked
After cleansing, take enough product on a cotton pad and wipe along the skin's texture, or take an appropriate amount and gently spread on the face and neck to allow absorption.
backed by evidenceThe Ministry of Food and Drug Safety review statement does not apply.
backed by evidencePore confidence, mung bean
overstated
Key: Vigna Radiata (Mung Bean) Seed Extract (#15 on the ingredient list), Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Lactobionic Acid
Key: Vigna Radiata (Mung Bean) Seed Extract (#21 on the ingredient list), Phaseolus Radiatus Sprout Extract, Vigna Angularis Seed Extract
1 claim checked
claims, checked
Pore confidence, mung bean
partly backed
It's made for a smoother skin texture and less shine.
Key: Vigna Radiata (Mung Bean) Seed Extract (#21 on the ingredient list), Niacinamide, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
40 claims, summarized
- Only partly backed:
- a smoother skin texture · less shine · less visible pores
- Don't count on:
- better hydration · calmer skin · firmer skin
- Tests passed:
- non-comedogenic · skin irritation
See each claim
claims, checked
LHA*
backed by evidencePHA*
backed by evidenceWitch hazel extract*
backed by evidenceSensitive skin irritation test completed
backed by evidenceRefreshing mung bean water for a clean and cool finish
plausible, not testedPacked with refreshing and cool mung bean water, clean without stickiness
plausible, not testedSeven layers of impurities left between pores even after cleansing
partly backedWith low-irritation exfoliating ingredients* and patented oil-care ingredients**
partly backed64.96% improvement in blackheads (maximum)
partly backed43.86% improvement in whiteheads (maximum)
partly backed57.43% improvement in hard sebum (maximum)
partly backedPore area dead skin improvement up to 88.17%
partly backedMakeup residue cleansing up to 97.34%
partly backedUltrafine dust cleansing up to 97.92%
partly backedIrritation index 0.00**
partly backedNon-comedogenic test completed
partly backedSkin temperature (maximum) -8.3°C
partly backedAfter one use, pore tightening (maximum) 29.03%
partly backedAfter one use, pore density (maximum) reduced 17.34%
partly backedAfter one use, pore depth (maximum) reduced 17.98%
partly backedAfter one use, pore texture (maximum) improved 11.94%
partly backedAfter one use, pore area (maximum) reduced 16.99%
partly backedAfter one use, pore volume (maximum) reduced 18.73%
partly backedFilled with mung bean water containing 10 types of hyaluronic acid, so it doesn't dry out while wiping, and stays moist after wiping
partly backedWith a filter pad, a clean moisture shower deep into pores
overstatedWith a dense 1mm-gap filter, completely – filtering without a trace
overstatedJust one use turns pores from outside to inside* completely NO-waste OFF
overstatedLow-irritation filter pad safe for sensitive and acne-prone skin
overstatedWith cooling ‘mung bean’ lowering heat and ‘peptide’ boosting pore elasticity UP!
overstatedWith Mung Bean Peptide™, turn off all 6 pore concerns
overstatedPores that become healthier with each wipe
no supporting source foundAnti Sebum P**
no supporting source foundExcess oil reduction on pores up to 78.57%
no supporting source foundVegan-certified fabric*
no supporting source foundCore cooling and elasticity ingredient, Mung Bean Peptide™
no supporting source foundTighten sagging skin
no supporting source foundComparison of toner pad fabric absorbency*
no supporting source foundAfter cleansing, Step 0, one sheet for a pore shower
nothing specific to checkPore clean ON, NO-waste filtering
nothing specific to checkWhy? Because it couldn't wash deep into pores*
nothing specific to check
Key: Vigna Radiata (Mung Bean) Seed Extract (#27 on the ingredient list), Niacinamide, Adenosine
beplain
Mung Bean Pore Cryo Mask
Key: Vigna Radiata (Mung Bean) Seed Extract (#29 on the ingredient list), Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract, Caffeine
1 claim checked
claims, checked
Pore confidence, mung bean
plausible, not tested
Key: Vigna Radiata (Mung Bean) Seed Extract (#30 on the ingredient list), Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide
