KBeauty Verified™ — K-beauty checked against official records from Korea, the EU and the U.S.
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Polyvinyl Alcohol
Korean: 폴리비닐알코올 · Functions: film forming, viscosity controlling
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.
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 Polyvinyl Alcohol 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 Polyvinyl Alcohol 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 Polyvinyl Alcohol 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 Polyvinyl Alcohol used for in cosmetics?
The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: film forming, viscosity controlling.
What is Polyvinyl Alcohol called on Korean labels?
Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 폴리비닐알코올.
Which K-beauty products contain Polyvinyl Alcohol?
24+ products we checked list it, for example Missha 4D Mascara, Amorepacific Global Mall (multi-brand) AYUNCHE Enhancing Silky Mask 100ml, Innisfree Black Volcanic PHA Pore Clarifying Cleansing Oil.
KBeauty Verified™ — K-beauty checked against official records from Korea, the EU and the U.S.
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