antioxidant

Vitamin E · 비타민 E

INCI: Tocopherol

Also known as: Tocopherol · Tocopheryl Acetate

Updated May 2026. Based on public cosmetic-science references (INCI Decoder, CosIng EU, EWG Skin Deep, Paula's Choice) plus Korean product catalog mapping. Editorial summary — not regulatory or medical advice.

What it is

Vitamin E (tocopherol) is a fat-soluble antioxidant used as a stabilizer for other actives (notably vitamin C) and as a barrier-supportive lipid. It is rarely the hero of a K-beauty product but appears almost ubiquitously as a supporting ingredient in serums, creams, and balms.

한국어 설명

비타민 E(토코페롤)은 지용성 항산화제로, 다른 활성 성분(특히 비타민 C)의 안정화제 + 장벽 보호 지질로 사용된다. K-뷰티 제품의 단일 메인은 아니지만 세럼·크림·밤의 보조 성분으로 거의 보편적으로 등장한다.

Best for

  • all skin types
  • supporting role for actives

Pairs well with

  • Vitamin C
  • Ferulic Acid
  • Squalane
  • Ceramides

External references

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Educational summary for skincare shoppers. Not medical advice. For pregnancy, treatment-related, or condition-specific decisions, consult a qualified clinician.