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

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Monascus/Rice Ferment

Korean: 모나스커스/쌀발효물 · Functions: antioxidant, skin protecting

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 Monascus/Rice Ferment

numbuzin No.3 Radiance Glowing Jumbo Essence Pads Toner · $13.00

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numbuzin No.3 Super Glowing Essence Toner Toner · $23.75

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Etude PPOYAN Lip&Eye Remover Eye · $15.30

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Also listed as

Monascus/Rice Ferment 모나스커스/쌀발효물

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 Monascus/Rice Ferment 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 Monascus/Rice Ferment 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 Monascus/Rice Ferment 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 Monascus/Rice Ferment used for in cosmetics?

The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: antioxidant, skin protecting.

What is Monascus/Rice Ferment called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 모나스커스/쌀발효물.

Which K-beauty products contain Monascus/Rice Ferment?

3 products we checked list it, for example numbuzin No.3 Radiance Glowing Jumbo Essence Pads, numbuzin No.3 Super Glowing Essence Toner, Etude PPOYAN Lip&Eye Remover.