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The full record for each of the 8 linked ingredients — identifiers, every recorded function, sources, and where each figure came from.

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Propylene Glycol
INCI name
Propylene Glycol
As printed on the label
Propylene Glycol
Korean name
프로필렌글라이콜
Recorded CosIng functions

humectant — draws moisture into the skin
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
solvent — dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels

Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific

strong (unreviewed legacy record)

Breakout context

0/5 · Fulton 1989 (J. Soc. Cosmet. Chem. 40:321); Kligman & Mills 1972; acne.org compiled tables · ingredient-level published ratingAn older, contested scale — not a prediction of breakouts.

Sources

Safety Assessment of Propylene Glycol, Tripropylene Glycol, and PPGs as Used in Cosmetics · peer-reviewed safety assessment
Propylene Glycol — Cosmetics Info · industry ingredient reference
Propylene Glycol in Contact Dermatitis: A Systematic Review · systematic review
Patch Testing to Propylene Glycol: The Mayo Clinic Experience · retrospective patch-test study

Record reviewed

researched · 2026-07-31

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PEG-75 Stearate

INCI name: PEG-75 Stearate
As printed on the label: PEG-75 Stearate
Korean name: 피이지-75스테아레이트
Recorded CosIng functions: surfactant - cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific: limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context: Not yet reviewed
Sources: EU CosIng Ingredients and Fragrance Inventory snapshot (2020-12-30; ref 77300) · official catalog snapshot
European Commission: Cosmetic ingredient database and its evidence boundary · official database guidance
Record reviewed: cosing-catalog-baseline · 2020-12-30

Salicylic AcidBHA exfoliant

INCI name: Salicylic Acid
As printed on the label: Salicylic Acid
Korean name: 살리실릭애씨드
Recorded CosIng functions: anti-seborrheic
fragrance — adds scent
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
keratolytic — loosens and helps shed the outer layer of dead skin cells
preservative — stops microbes from growing so the product stays safe to use
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific: strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context: Not yet reviewed
Sources: OTC Monograph M006: Topical Acne Drug Products for Over-the-Counter Human Use (FDA) · regulatory
Over-the-counter Acne Treatments: A Review (Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology) · clinical review
Record reviewed: researched · 2026-07-31

Glycerin

INCI name: Glycerin
As printed on the label: Glycerin
Korean name: 글리세린
Recorded CosIng functions: denaturant — makes alcohol undrinkable without changing its cosmetic use
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
humectant — draws moisture into the skin
oral care — is listed in CosIng as an oral-care agent (mouth or teeth products)
perfuming — adds scent
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
skin protecting — is listed in CosIng as a skin-protecting agent
solvent — dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific: strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context: 0/5 · Fulton 1989 (J. Soc. Cosmet. Chem. 40:321); Kligman & Mills 1972; acne.org compiled tables · ingredient-level published ratingAn older, contested scale — not a prediction of breakouts.
Sources: Glycerin — COSMILE Europe · European cosmetic ingredient database
Is endogenous glycerol a determinant of stratum corneum hydration in humans? - Fluhr et al., Br J Dermatol 2005 (PubMed) · clinical study
Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions - Fluhr, Darlenski & Surber, Br J Dermatol 2008 · clinical review
Glycerol - WHO Model List of Essential Medicines (eEML) · regulatory reference
Record reviewed: researched · 2026-07-31

Butylene Glycol

INCI name: Butylene Glycol
As printed on the label: Butylene Glycol
Korean name: 부틸렌글라이콜
Recorded CosIng functions: fragrance — adds scent
humectant — draws moisture into the skin
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
solvent — dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific: strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context: Not yet reviewed
Sources: Final report on the safety assessment of Butylene Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Ethoxydiglycol, and Dipropylene Glycol — U.S. EPA HERO · peer-reviewed safety assessment record
Dipropylene Glycol and related glycols — Cosmetics Info · industry ingredient reference
1,3-Butanediol — PubChem Compound Summary · government scientific reference
Record reviewed: researched · 2026-07-31

Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract

INCI name: Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract
As printed on the label: Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract
Korean name: 레드호그위드뿌리추출물
Recorded CosIng functions: skin protecting — is listed in CosIng as a skin-protecting agent
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific: limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context: Not yet reviewed
Sources: EU CosIng Ingredients and Fragrance Inventory snapshot (2020-12-30; ref 82759) · official catalog snapshot
European Commission: Cosmetic ingredient database and its evidence boundary · official database guidance
Record reviewed: cosing-catalog-baseline · 2020-12-30

Sea Whip Extract

INCI name: Sea Whip Extract
As printed on the label: Sea Whip Extract
Korean name: 씨휩추출물, 채찍산호추출물
Recorded CosIng functions: skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific: limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context: Not yet reviewed
Sources: EU CosIng Ingredients and Fragrance Inventory snapshot (2020-12-30; ref 58409) · official catalog snapshot
European Commission: Cosmetic ingredient database and its evidence boundary · official database guidance
Record reviewed: cosing-catalog-baseline · 2020-12-30

Arginine

INCI name: Arginine
As printed on the label: Arginine
Korean name: 아르지닌, 알지닌
Recorded CosIng functions: antistatic — is listed in CosIng as an antistatic agent (static control, mostly in hair products)
fragrance — adds scent
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific: moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context: Not yet reviewed
Sources: Safety Assessment of α-Amino Acids as Used in Cosmetics · peer-reviewed safety assessment
Safety Assessment of Amino Acid Alkyl Amides as Used in Cosmetics · peer-reviewed safety assessment
Arginine — PubChem Compound Summary · government scientific reference
Record reviewed: researched · 2026-07-31

Where this label came from. 8 of 11 label tokens linked to a known ingredient; parse status ok. Recovered from incidecoder at high confidence on 2026-07-09.

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Propylene Glycol,PEG-75 Stearate,Salicylic Acid,Glycerin,Butylene Glycol,Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract,Sea Whip Extract,Arginine

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