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Celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Pad

Toner

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KR South Korea (MFDS)

1 ingredient with Korea limits or conditions.

Tocopherol
EU European Union (CosIng)

1 ingredient with EU limits or conditions.

Arbutin
US United States (FDA)

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

#Ingredient (as listed)KR KoreaEU EUUS U.S.
1 Water ———
2 Dipropylene Glycol ———
3 Butylene Glycol ———
4 Isopentyldiol ———
5 Niacinamide ———
6 Propanediol ———
7 Glycerin ———
8 Hydroxyacetophenone ———
9 Caprylyl Glycol ———
10 Tranexamic Acid ———
11 Ethylhexylglycerin ———
12 Xanthan Gum ———
13 Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract ———
14 Citric Acid —Approved preservative · 0,2% · 0,0024% —
15 Prunus Mume Fruit Extract ———
16 Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract ———
17 Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract ———
18 1,2-Hexanediol ———
19 Sodium Phytate ———
20 Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract ———
21 Sodium Hyaluronate ———
22 Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Extract ———
23 Arbutin —Restricted · 7 % —
24 Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate ———
25 Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate ———
26 Tocopherol Restricted · 20% ——
27 Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid ———
28 Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate ———
29 Hyaluronic Acid ———
30 Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer ———
31 Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate ———
32 Potassium Hyaluronate ———

“—” 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 Celimax 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 Tranexamic Acid
JP Japan None found Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
TW Taiwan None found Arbutin, Citric Acid, Tranexamic Acid
CA Canada None found Citric Acid, Glycerin
BR Brazil None found Citric Acid
AR Argentina None found Citric Acid

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Based on the listed ingredients only; recalculated weekly. Not a judgment of which product is better, safer or the same.

Recalls & alerts for Celimax

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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 Celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Pad allowed in the European Union?

We found no prohibited ingredients. 1 ingredient has limits or conditions in the EU's CosIng records (Arbutin). That usually means a maximum amount, a product type or a label warning — not a ban.

Is Celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Pad allowed in South Korea?

We found no prohibited ingredients. 1 ingredient has limits or conditions in Korea's MFDS records (Tocopherol). That usually means a maximum amount, a product type or a label warning — not a ban.

Is Celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Pad 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 Celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Pad 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 Celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Pad?

Ingredient lists are in descending order of amount down to about 1%. The first five listed are: Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Isopentyldiol, Niacinamide. In total 32 ingredients are listed.

Has Celimax had any recalls or official alerts?

Yes — we have 1 official record linked to the brand or this product. The latest is from April 2026 (US). See the list on this page for each source.

Where does this ingredient list come from?

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

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