Panthenol
Panthenol is a humectant — vitamin B5 — hydrates and soothes. It's found in 1050 products in our database, making it one of the most common ingredients.
What it does
Vitamin B5 — hydrates and soothes
Who it's best for
All skin types, especially dry or dehydrated skin.
- Dehydrated skin that needs a moisture boost regardless of skin type
- Oily skin types who want lightweight hydration without heaviness
- Anyone living in a humid climate where humectants work best
Works well with
- +Locks moisture in(occlusive)
- +Softens and smooths(emollient)
- +Works on your skin(active)
1050 products
Draws in moisture
Best products with Panthenol
Top products with Panthenol
The Littles 8.0
Vitamin C Brightening Serum-Infused Mask for Dark Spots
Pro C Serum Brightening Solution with 15% Vitamin C + Ferulic Acid
Watermelon Milk™ Peptide Cushion Cream Refillable Moisturizer for Dry Skin & Barrier Support
Renergie C.R.X. Triple Serum Retinol
Après Skin Overnight Moisturizer + Mask with Ceramides and Hyaluronic Acid
BALANCEFUL 5D Cica Complex AHA Pore Refining Toner for Clear, Smooth Skin
Deep Water Surge Hydrating Serum 30 with PDRN, Hyaluronic Acid, and Ceramide
ATOBARRIER365 Hydro CERA-HA Ceramide + Hyaluronic Acid Face Serum for Skin Moisture Barrier Repair
Vitamin Enriched Smoothing Serum with Niacinamide + Vitamin C
Barrier Booster Vitamin C Milky Toner Essence with Niacinamide
DIVE IN 5D Hyaluronic Acid Ultra Hydrating Serum for Plump & Glow Skin
O₂ Niacinamide Multitasking Treatment Serum with Peptides and Hyaluronic Acid for Firming, Dark Spots, Pores and Hydration
Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Firming & Smoothing Serum-Infused Mask
Green Tea Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide Refillable Serum for Skin Barrier Support
PDRN Repair + Soothe Korean Prickly Pear Toner Pads for Skin Barrier Repair
Jet Lag™ Eye Patches
Overnight Barrier Hydrating Bio-Collagen Recovery Mask
10% Niacinamide Booster
Holy Hyssop Brightening Serum 30 for Post-Acne Marks with Vitamin A, C, E, and Niacinamide
Frequently asked questions
What does Panthenol do in skincare?
Vitamin B5 — hydrates and soothes
Is Panthenol safe for sensitive skin?
Panthenol is generally well-tolerated and has no specific concern flags in our database. As with any ingredient, patch-test if you have highly reactive skin.
What products contain Panthenol?
1050 products in our database contain Panthenol. The highest-rated is Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 scoring 9.8/9.8.
Can I use Panthenol every day?
Yes, humectants are gentle enough for daily use and are a staple in most skincare routines. They work well both morning and evening.