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Anua Rice Ceramide 7 Hydrating Barrier Serum

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KR South Korea (MFDS)

2 ingredients with Korea limits or conditions.

Tocopherol, Zinc Stearate
EU European Union (CosIng)

2 ingredients with EU limits or conditions.

Alpha-Arbutin, Arbutin
US United States (FDA)

No prohibited or restricted ingredients found in U.S. records.

4 of 43 listed names did not match an ingredient in our records yet, so they were not checked: Dipropylene GI col, Butylene GIycoI, Pentvle ne Glycol, Beta-GIuc an

#Ingredient (as listed)KR KoreaEU EUUS U.S.
1 Oryza Sativa (Rico) Bran Water ———
2 Dipropylene GI col
not matched
3 Glycerin ———
4 Methylpropanediol ———
5 Water ———
6 Butylene GIycoI
not matched
7 Methyl Gluceth-10 ———
8 Niacinamide ———
9 1,2-Hexanediol ———
10 Panthenol ———
11 Hydroxyethyl Urea ———
12 Pentvle ne Glycol
not matched
13 Sodium Polyacrylate ———
14 Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract ———
15 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride ———
16 Carbomer ———
17 Hydrogenated Lecithin ———
18 Ethylhexylglycerin ———
19 Polyquatemnium-51 ———
20 Adenosine ———
21 Allantoin ———
22 Sodium Phytate ———
23 Xanthan Gum ———
24 Ceramide NP ———
25 Sodium Hyaluronate ———
26 Alpha-Arbutin —Restricted · (a) 2% · (b) 0,5% —
27 Angelica Keiskei Extract ———
28 Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract ———
29 Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract ———
30 Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract ———
31 Nelumbo Nucifera Root Extract ———
32 Beta-GIuc an
not matched
33 Tocopherol Restricted · 20% ——
34 Defatted Rice Bran Extract ———
35 Arbutin —Restricted · 7 % —
36 Zinc Stearate Restricted Approved colorant —
37 Defatted Rice Bran ———
38 Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran ———
39 Hydrolyzed Rice Protein ———
40 Oryza Sativa (Rice) Seed Protein ———
41 Honey Extract ———
42 Hyaluronic Acid ———
43 Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid ———

“—” means no specific record for that ingredient in that jurisdiction's lists — it is not an approval. Restricted ingredients are allowed within limits (concentration, product type, label warnings); a product listing one is not necessarily over the limit. How we check.

Ingredient list from Anua official store, retrieved Oct 17, 2026. Formulas change — check the label on the package you buy.

Fragrance allergens (EU labelling)

None of the fragrance allergens the EU requires to be labelled appear in this ingredient list.

Source: EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex III as amended by Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 — the list grew from 26 to over 80 entries; it applies to new products from 31 July 2026 and to all products from 31 July 2028. Shown for information; it is not a sign that a product is unsafe.

Storage & heat

Official storage statements

“Keep out of direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children.” — Common precautions required on all cosmetics in Korea (Cosmetics Act Enforcement Rule, Annex 3)

Our note — heat, light & air

This formula lists ingredients that are known to break down faster in heat, light or air:

Other markets

Ingredients in this formula that are prohibited or limited in other markets, from the overseas regulation database compiled by Korea's MFDS. Limited means allowed within conditions.

MarketProhibitedLimited
CN China None found —
AS ASEAN (10 countries) None found Zinc Stearate
JP Japan None found Allantoin, Panthenol
TW Taiwan None found Allantoin, Arbutin, Zinc Stearate
CA Canada None found Glycerin
BR Brazil None found Zinc Stearate
AR Argentina None found Zinc Stearate

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Information only, not medical advice. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist before use.

Frequently asked questions

Is Anua Rice Ceramide 7 Hydrating Barrier Serum allowed in the European Union?

We found no prohibited ingredients. 2 ingredients have limits or conditions in the EU's CosIng records (Alpha-Arbutin, Arbutin). That usually means a maximum amount, a product type or a label warning — not a ban.

Is Anua Rice Ceramide 7 Hydrating Barrier Serum allowed in South Korea?

We found no prohibited ingredients. 2 ingredients have limits or conditions in Korea's MFDS records (Tocopherol, Zinc Stearate). That usually means a maximum amount, a product type or a label warning — not a ban.

Is Anua Rice Ceramide 7 Hydrating Barrier Serum allowed in the United States?

We found no prohibited or restricted ingredients in the FDA's records for its listed ingredients. This is a records check, not an approval.

Does Anua Rice Ceramide 7 Hydrating Barrier Serum contain fragrance allergens?

None of the fragrance allergens the EU requires to be labelled appear in its ingredient list.

What are the main ingredients in Anua Rice Ceramide 7 Hydrating Barrier Serum?

Ingredient lists are in descending order of amount down to about 1%. The first five listed are: Oryza Sativa (Rico) Bran Water, Dipropylene GI col, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Water. In total 43 ingredients are listed.

Where does this ingredient list come from?

From Anua official store on October 17, 2026. We re-read it every week and keep earlier versions if the formula changes.

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