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Soothing ingredient

Pantolactone

The lactone form of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), chemically related to panthenol; used as a skin-conditioning and soothing agent in cosmetic formulations.

Also known as: dl-pantolactone, 3,3-dimethyl-2(3h)-furanone

Skin-conditioning agentHumectantSoothing agent

Benefits

  • ✓Helps soothe and condition skin
  • ✓Moisture-retaining properties
  • ✓Precursor-related activity to panthenol (provitamin B5)

Watch for

  • ⚠Generally well tolerated; isolated sensitivity possible
At a glance
CategorySoothing
IrritancyModerate–high
Beginner-friendlyYes
In your routine

Generally well-tolerated and easy to layer.

Found in 6 products
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Products with Pantolactone

No.5 Vitamin Spotlight PadToner
Numbuzin
No.5 Vitamin Spotlight Pad
Pine Needle Pore Pad Clear TouchExfoliant
Abib
Pine Needle Pore Pad Clear Touch
Dual Barrier Skin Wearable CreamMoisturizer
Celimax
Dual Barrier Skin Wearable Cream
Gummy Sheet Mask Heartleaf StickerMask
Abib
Gummy Sheet Mask Heartleaf Sticker
Pine Calming Cica Toner PadToner
Round Lab
Pine Calming Cica Toner Pad
Kind to Skin Moisturizing Facial WashCleanser
Simple
Kind to Skin Moisturizing Facial Wash