Panthenol (Vitamin B5)
INCI: Panthenol
Korean: 판테놀
soothing, moisturizing, healing
Pro-vitamin B5 that converts to pantothenic acid in the skin. A well-tolerated, gentle humectant and emollient that soothes irritation, promotes wound healing, and restores moisture. Found in countless K-beauty formulations as a supportive ingredient. Very low sensitization potential.
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Effectiveness by Skin Type
Drawing on K-beauty clinical research and community consensus, Panthenol (Vitamin B5) shows the highest effectiveness for sensitive skin targeting irritation (84% positive) and dry skin targeting dehydration (82% positive).
For irritation · 55 reports
For dehydration · 50 reports
K-Beauty Products with Panthenol (Vitamin B5)
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Atobarrier 365 Cleansing Milk
Aestura
1025 Dokdo Cleansing Oil 200ml + Dokdo Cleanser 150ml Set
Round Lab
1025 Dokdo Cleanser
Round Lab
Clean Vegan Cleansing Milk Refill Special Set
Makeprem
Soon Jung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser
Etude
Dive-In Low Molecule Hyaluronic Acid Cleansing Foam
Torriden
Aqua Squalane Moisturizing Cream
S.Nature
345 Relief Cream
Dr. Althea
Green Tea + LHA Deep Pore Rice Cake Cleanser
Arencia
Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Dark Spot Correcting Serum
Anua
The Vita A Retinal Shot Tightening Booster
Celimax
PDRN Lifting Serum
Mediheal
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