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Vanillin

Korean: 바닐린 · CAS 121-33-5 · Functions: fragrance

KR South Korea (MFDS)

No specific rule on file.

EU European Union (CosIng)

Restricted Annex III/346

Conditions: The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.

Source: EU CosIng — Annex III · checked Oct 16, 2026

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 Vanillin

Also listed as

VANILLIN 바닐린

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 Vanillin banned in the European Union?

In the EU's CosIng records it is listed as “Restricted” (EU CosIng — Annex III). A restricted ingredient is allowed within the stated conditions.

Is Vanillin 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 Vanillin 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 Vanillin used for in cosmetics?

The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: fragrance.

What is Vanillin called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 바닐린.

Which K-beauty products contain Vanillin?

5 products we checked list it, for example COSRX 5 Peptide Ceramide Barrier Comfort Lip Mask, COSRX 5 Peptide Collagen Tinted Lip Fill Treatment, Nooni appleplum vitamin C lip mask.

What is the CAS number of Vanillin?

CAS 121-33-5 (from official records).

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