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

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Squalene

Korean: 스쿠알렌 · Functions: hair conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, solvent

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 Squalene

Dr.Melaxin Aqua Ion Plasma Hydrating Gel Cream Moisturizer

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Aestura Atobarrier365 Cream 80ml*4ea + Ltd free gifts Moisturizer

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Mary&May Collagen Booster Lotion Serum

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Mary&May Rose Collagen Mist Serum Toner

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Also listed as

Squalene 스쿠알렌

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 Squalene 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 Squalene 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 Squalene 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 Squalene used for in cosmetics?

The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: hair conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, solvent.

What is Squalene called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 스쿠알렌.

Which K-beauty products contain Squalene?

4 products we checked list it, for example Dr.Melaxin Aqua Ion Plasma Hydrating Gel Cream, Aestura Atobarrier365 Cream 80ml*4ea + Ltd free gifts, Mary&May Collagen Booster Lotion.