KBeauty Verified™ — K-beauty checked against official records from Korea, the EU and the U.S.
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Eugenol
Korean: 유제놀 · CAS 97-53-0 · Functions: denaturant, perfuming, tonic
KR South Korea (MFDS)
No specific rule on file.
EU European Union (CosIng)
RestrictedAnnex III/71
Conditions: The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)g when its concentration exceeds:
- 0.001% in leave-on products
- 0.01% in rinse-off products
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 Eugenol banned in the European Union?
In the EU's CosIng records it is listed as “Restricted” (EU CosIng — Annex III). A restricted ingredient is allowed within the stated conditions.
Is Eugenol 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 Eugenol 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 Eugenol used for in cosmetics?
The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: denaturant, perfuming, tonic.
What is Eugenol called on Korean labels?
Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 유제놀.
Which K-beauty products contain Eugenol?
24+ products we checked list it, for example COSRX 5 Peptide Collagen Tinted Lip Fill Treatment, Holika Holika Aloe Hydro Formula 96% Soothing Gel 8.45 fl. oz., Amorepacific Global Mall (multi-brand) AMOS The Green Tea Volume Mist 140 ml.
KBeauty Verified™ — K-beauty checked against official records from Korea, the EU and the U.S.
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