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

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Laureth-21

Korean: 라우레스-21 · Functions: cleansing, surfactant - cleansing

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 Laureth-21

Medicube Kojic Acid Turmeric Gold Jelly Gel Mask Mask

0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2

Missha Ultra Powerproof Liquid Eyeliner Eye

0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1

Kaja Wink Stamp Eye

0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2

Also listed as

Laureth-21 라우레스-21

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 Laureth-21 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 Laureth-21 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 Laureth-21 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 Laureth-21 used for in cosmetics?

The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: cleansing, surfactant - cleansing.

What is Laureth-21 called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 라우레스-21.

Which K-beauty products contain Laureth-21?

3 products we checked list it, for example Medicube Kojic Acid Turmeric Gold Jelly Gel Mask, Missha Ultra Powerproof Liquid Eyeliner, Kaja Wink Stamp.