Ingredient · INCI listed
Allantoin
A quiet multitasker that soothes, supports cell turnover, and improves the feel of rough or irritated skin. Low-risk and widely used as a barrier-friendly comforting agent across nearly every product type.
Evidence — Well-established
Data summary
Products containing
48
Most common in
15 products
moisturizers
Typical pairing
Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5)
Evidence level
Well-established. Effective at 0.5-2%. Long safety history in OTC skin protectants and oral mucosa products. Pairs well with panthenol, madecassoside, and other barrier-supporting actives.
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In the catalog
Allantoin by the numbers.
We've catalogued 172 products that use allantoin, most often in moisturizers (47 products) but also across cleansers and serums. Those products average a 76/100 formulation score — well above the catalog norm — topping out with COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream at 88/100.
59 formulas containing allantoin clear our 80/100 standout threshold. Its most frequent formulation partners are Panthenol (70 shared formulas) and Hyaluronic Acid (52 shared formulas). The median price of a allantoin product here is $24.
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