What is Zinc Chloride?
Antimicrobial
Zinc Chloride 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, Astringent, Oral care, Soothing.
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?
4 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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It's registered in Korea as a functional cosmetic for brightening.
Key: Zinc Chloride (#15 on the ingredient list), Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid
12 claims, summarized
- You can expect:
- less visible dark spots
- Only partly backed:
- better hydration · clearer-looking skin (amount unknown) · a smoother skin texture · less shine (amount unknown)
- Don't count on:
- less visible pores
- Tests passed:
- non-comedogenic
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#SuitableForAcneProneSkin
backed by evidenceWhitening
backed by evidenceAcne-prone skin moisture supply + sebum and dead skin care!
plausible, not testedThis toner controls excess sebum and gently exfoliates dead skin cells, aiding in improving your skin texture.
plausible, not testedNo need for cotton pads with our no-rinse, non-sticky formula.
plausible, not testedNiacinamide Reduces the appearance of blemishes
plausible, not testedFor acne-prone skin moisture clear toner
plausible, not testedFor acne-prone skin trouble*moisture clear toner
partly backedHydro Active Toner for Acne-Prone Skin, Reduce Excess Oil, Improves The Skin Texture, Non-comedogenic Tested
partly backedZinc Provides soothing effect and controls excess sebum
partly backedDipotassium glycyrrhizate Activates skin turnover to help care for dead skin cells
overstatedChanges in troubled skin after single use: Pore volume 44.0% decrease, Excess sebum amount 51.8% decrease, Dead skin cells 57.3% decrease
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Key: Zinc Chloride (#17 on the ingredient list), Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
17 claims, summarized
- Only partly backed:
- firmer skin (amount unknown) · better barrier support (amount unknown)
- Don't count on:
- better hydration
- Tests passed:
- dermatologist check
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With a formula mixing nonionic and amino acid type cleansing ingredients and with the touchless foam it reduces friction, and with a skin irritation index of 0.00 it achieved low irritation cleansing.
backed by evidenceWith the low friction of the touchless foam, it helps reduce friction irritation throughout the whole washing process (In vitro friction test).
plausible, not testedYes, as a touchless foaming cleanser it can be used without burden even as a substitute for a morning water wash.
plausible, not testedWeakly acidic foam cleanser, low irritation foam cleanser
plausible, not testedA barrier protection foaming cleanser whose dense foam cleanses everything from impurities inside pores to excess oil without burden
partly backedAestura Atobarrier 365 Gentle Foaming Cleanser 150ml reduces friction with dense fine foam and cleanses sensitive skin comfortably. With a gentle formula that considers the barrier, it leaves moistness without tightness after washing, so it suits the daily washing of dry and delicate skin.
partly backed98.1% cleansing of ultrafine dust, 88.9% cleansing of sunscreen and 97.9% cleansing of impurities inside pores were confirmed (on 30 adult women aged 20 to 39, test period 2025.07.21 to 2025.08.22, individual differences exist).
partly backedIt recorded a skin irritation index of 0.00 and provides a low irritation feel in use.
partly backedContaining 3 barrier protection ingredients, Derma-On, panthenol and betaine, it contributes to firming up the skin barrier the more you use it.
partly backedIt is designed for dry and sensitive skin and has completed tests such as human eye irritation, allergy, extreme sensitivity, dermatological and acne-prone skin suitability.
partly backedDispense an appropriate amount of the product into your hand, rub it lightly on the face and body, then rinse clean. When showering, you may also use a soft bath sponge. After removing the water, apply plenty of moisturiser.
partly backedA touchless cleanser with a microbubble formula 6 times smaller than a pore
overstatedWith microbubbles 6 times smaller than a pore (foaming bubble average 41 μm), smaller even than the fine pore average (50 μm), it cleanses even impurities inside pores that cannot be seen (some items are In vitro test results).
overstated80.6% improvement of the damaged barrier and a 29.7% increase in moisture were observed immediately after use, so it helps the skin stay moist and the barrier be strengthened even after cleansing (same test conditions).
overstatedIn addition, in the use evaluation, low irritation and cleansing related items such as overall cleansing power, removal of oiliness, rinsing without residue, suitability for sensitive skin, gentle rolling, low irritation and a feeling of protection during washing were confirmed at 100% satisfaction (on 30 adult women aged 20 to 39, test period 2025.07.21 to 2025.08.22).
overstatedHaving completed human eye irritation, allergy, extreme sensitivity, dermatological, acne-prone skin suitability and paediatric skin tests, it is also suitable for sensitive skin and for washing children.
no supporting source foundHaving completed a paediatric skin test, it can also be used for washing our children.
no supporting source found
It's made for better hydration and clearer-looking skin.
Key: Zinc Chloride (#17 on the ingredient list), Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid
7 claims, summarized
- Only partly backed:
- better hydration · clearer-looking skin · calmer skin (amount unknown) · a smoother skin texture (amount unknown)
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Trouble* moisture soothing cream *rough skin texture, sebum, dryness, etc. that controls the oil-moisture balance of acne-prone skin.
plausible, not testedSuitable for oily and acne-prone skin, and it is a product that has completed acne-prone skin use suitability testing.
plausible, not testedEstra Theracne365 Soothing Active Moisturizer 60ml lightly balances the oil-moisture balance of acne-prone skin and provides a non-sticky moist finish. It is a low-irritation formula containing zinc, potassium glycyrrhizinate, and hyaluronic acid that controls excess sebum and smoothly cares for skin texture.
plausible, not testedZinc Chloride suppresses excessive sebum and helps soothe, Glycyrrhizin (potassium glycyrrhizinate) activates keratin turnover to smoothly improve skin texture, and BHA (salicylic acid) contributes to keratin·sebum care.
partly backedIt was confirmed that immediately after one use, moisture content increased by 65.1% and skin texture improved (PNK Skin Clinical Research Center, 31 people, 2022.12.16~12.22).
no supporting source foundAfter 4 weeks of use, oil content decreased by 24.6%, and through UV imaging, a decrease in porphyrin and excessive sebum was confirmed, and it was confirmed that it is a non-comedogenic product suitable for acne-prone skin (PNK Skin Clinical Research Center, 20 people, 2022.11.08~12.06).
no supporting source foundIt passed a 48-hour patch test at a university hospital dermatology department (32 adults, 2022.10.31~11.03), conducted a 9-time cumulative application allergy test on the same site with 52 adults, and was verified with the participation of 104 people over a total of 73 days.
no supporting source found

Aestura
THERACNE365 ACTIVE SERUM
It's made for a smoother skin texture and less shine.
Key: Zinc Chloride (#24 on the ingredient list), Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Niacinamide
23 claims, summarized
- Only partly backed:
- calmer skin (amount unknown) · a brighter skin tone (amount unknown) · clearer-looking skin (amount unknown) · a smoother skin texture (amount unknown)
- Tests passed:
- non-comedogenic
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With Zinc Chloride, excessive sebum control and soothing effects; with Glycyrrhizin, dead skin cell care; through Niacinamide, provides a toning effect to skin dulled by trouble, improving trouble-prone skin to be healthy and smooth.
plausible, not testedIt gently refines skin texture, delivering a non-sticky, smooth finish.
plausible, not testedProvides soothing effect and controls excess sebum
plausible, not testedReduces the appearance of blemishes
plausible, not testedDERMATOLOGIST TESTED
plausible, not testedALLERGY TESTED
plausible, not testedNON-COMEDOGENIC TESTED
plausible, not testedFor acne-prone skin, 7-day perceptible Teracne Serum
partly backedFor acne-prone skin, from sebum and dead skin cell care to toning effects, 7-day perceptible Teracne Serum
partly backedComprehensive improvement of 5 concerns of trouble-prone skin confirmed
partly backedDead skin cells reduced by 7.6%**, sebum reduced by 16.9%**, temporary pores reduced by 34.5%**, skin texture improved by 7.1%**, pigmentation (toning) improved by 4.7%**
partly backed7-day Active Serum for Acne-Prone Skin, Reduce Excess Oil, Help Minimize the Pores, Non-comedogenic Tested
partly backedAnimal-originated ingredients, Mineral oil, Polyacrylamides, Tar colorants, Imidazolidinyl urea, Triethanolamine, Silicone oil, PEG
partly backedA sebum control serum exfoliating & preventing clogged pores
partly backedThis serum delivers potent sebum control, significantly helping reduce pore size and dead skin cells, improving skin clarity within 7 days.
overstatedAdditionally, they have undergone various sensitivity-related tests, making them safe for people of all ages and genders to use with confidence.
overstatedIn just 7 days, 3 times stronger improvement effect on trouble indicators*
no supporting source foundUniversity students with trouble-prone skin: 7-day efficacy satisfaction 100%
no supporting source foundEfficacy satisfaction 100%, oil-water balance satisfaction 100%, skin texture satisfaction 100% confirmed
no supporting source foundActivates skin turnover to help care for dead skin cells
no supporting source foundWhiteheads/blackheads help reducing
no supporting source foundAll of the AESTURA products have not used ingredients known to pose risks for sensitive skin.
no supporting source foundPregnant or breastfeeding women can use our products.
no supporting source found
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| plausible, not tested | 1 of 2 |
| partly backed | 1 of 2 |
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.


