Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Purslane
No meaningful concern for most people; irritation is possible but rare.
Also written as: Purslane Extract · Portulaca Oleracea Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
What it is
Purslane is an edible succulent naturally high in omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins and antioxidant compounds. Cosmetic extracts are valued for their soothing and antioxidant properties and appear frequently in Korean products for irritated or barrier-compromised skin.
What it does well
Antioxidant support and a calming effect on reactive skin
Laboratory studies show antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity, and it is widely used for sensitive skin, but published human cosmetic trials are few.
Limited evidence
Worth knowing
Rare plant contact allergy
Sensitisation is possible with any botanical extract, though purslane is not a notable allergen.
Matters most toPeople who react easily to botanical extracts.
Where the EU stands
No specific restriction
No EU concentration limit or annex restriction. Listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient database as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
Masks that contain Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Benton
Goodbye Redness Centella Cica Mask Pack
16th of 23 on the label
below ≈1%
Elizavecca
Aqua Deep Power Ringer Mask Pack
13th of 28 on the label
below ≈1%
Elizavecca
Centella Deep Power Ringer Mask Pack
14th of 22 on the label
below ≈1%
Elizavecca
Tea Tree Deep Power Ringer Mask Pack
13th of 23 on the label
below ≈1%
Isntree
Mugwort Calming Clay Mask
20th of 38 on the label
MISSHA
Snail 3D Sheet Mask
6th of 25 on the label
Schaebens
Tuchmaske Kollagen Boost
11th of 27 on the label
SOME BY MI
Real Cica Calming Care Mask
7th of 28 on the label
below ≈1%
Torriden
DIVE-IN Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Mask
31st of 33 on the label
below ≈1%