Ingredient · INCI listed
Adenosine
Adenosine is a nucleoside that signals skin cells to produce collagen and supports wound healing. It's a favorite in K-beauty anti-aging formulations, often paired with peptides and niacinamide for firming effects.
Evidence — Promising
Data summary
Products containing
48
Most common in
17 products
serums
Typical pairing
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)
Evidence level
Promising. Approved at 0.04-0.1% in Korean functional cosmetics for anti-wrinkle claims (MFDS approval), based on clinical data showing measurable fine-line improvement over 8-12 weeks.
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