Other functional ingredients in skincare — what they do

Specialised functional ingredients that round out modern K-beauty formulas.

1 other functional ingredients in the K-beauty INCI decoder

• Menthol — A mint-derived ingredient that gives a cooling tingle but can irritate sensitive or compromised skin.

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