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KBeauty Verified™ — K-beauty checked against official records from Korea, the EU and the U.S.

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Ergothioneine

Korean: 에르고티오네인 · Functions: antioxidant, skin conditioning - miscellaneous

KR South Korea (MFDS)

No specific rule on file.

EU European Union (CosIng)

No specific rule on file.

US United States (FDA)

No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.

Products listing Ergothioneine

Medicube Deep Vita C Pads Toner

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Cell Fusion C Toning C Vita Shot Ampoule Serum

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Also listed as

Ergothioneine 에르고티오네인

Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.

Frequently asked questions

Is Ergothioneine banned in the European Union?

We found no specific rule for it in the EU's CosIng records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is Ergothioneine banned in South Korea?

We found no specific rule for it in Korea's MFDS records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is Ergothioneine allowed in cosmetics in the U.S.?

We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

What is Ergothioneine used for in cosmetics?

The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: antioxidant, skin conditioning - miscellaneous.

What is Ergothioneine called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 에르고티오네인.

Which K-beauty products contain Ergothioneine?

2 products we checked list it, for example Medicube Deep Vita C Pads, Cell Fusion C Toning C Vita Shot Ampoule.