INCI · plant-extract · CIR review pending · used in 7 products
Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract
Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract is derived from the fruits of the barberry fig cactus (Opuntia coccinellifera, family Cactaceae). It is registered under CAS # 90082-21-6 and EC # 290-109-1. According to CosIng, its officially recognized function is skin conditioning. It appears frequently in soothing gels, mists, masks, and moisturizers across Korean and global skincare brands.
Evidence level
weakEWG score
—Comedogenic
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plant-extract● Benefits
The source lists skin conditioning as the sole official function for this ingredient. It is commonly formulated into soothing and hydrating products, suggesting a role in maintaining skin moisture and comfort, though no specific clinical claims are provided in the source.
skin-conditioningsoothinghydrating
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