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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-8

Korean: 라우레스-8 · Functions: surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying

KR South Korea (MFDS)

Restricted MFDS restricted ingredients

Maximum: 2%

Conditions (official MFDS text, Korean):
* 배합한도 : 2%

Source: MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions · checked Oct 16, 2026

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-8

Tonymoly Perfect Lips Shocking Lip Lip

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Also listed as

Laureth-8 라우레스-8

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-8 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-8 banned in South Korea?

In Korea's MFDS records it is listed as “Restricted” (MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions). The maximum allowed is 2%. A restricted ingredient is allowed within the stated conditions.

Is Laureth-8 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-8 used for in cosmetics?

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

What is Laureth-8 called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 라우레스-8.

Which K-beauty products contain Laureth-8?

1 products we checked list it, for example Tonymoly Perfect Lips Shocking Lip.