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COSRX AC Collection Lightweight Soothing Moisturizer

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KR South Korea (MFDS)

2 ingredients with Korea limits or conditions.

Zinc PCA, Betaine Salicylate
EU European Union (CosIng)

1 ingredient prohibited in EU rules.

Cyclomethicone, Zinc PCA
US United States (FDA)

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

#Ingredient (as listed)KR KoreaEU EUUS U.S.
1 Propolis Extract ———
2 Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water ———
3 Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water ———
4 Butylene Glycol ———
5 Cetyl Ethylhexanoate ———
6 Glycerin ———
7 1,2-Hexanediol ———
8 Niacinamide ———
9 Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer ———
10 Cyclomethicone —Prohibited —
11 Cetearyl Olivate ———
12 Betaine ———
13 Cetearyl Alcohol ———
14 Sorbitan Olivate ———
15 Panthenol ———
16 Ethylhexylglycerin ———
17 Allantoin ———
18 Xanthan gum ———
19 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer ———
20 Sodium Hyaluronate ———
21 Arginine ———
22 Zinc PCA Restricted Restricted · (a) 1% · (b) 0,72% ·… —
23 Betaine Salicylate Restricted ——
24 Mentha Haplocalix Extract ———
25 Menthyl Lactate ———
26 Citric Acid —Approved preservative · 0,2% · 0,0024% —
27 Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil ———
28 Asiaticoside ———
29 Asiatic Acid ———
30 Madecassic 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 COSRX 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.

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 Zinc PCA
AS ASEAN (10 countries) None found Zinc PCA
JP Japan None found Allantoin, Panthenol
TW Taiwan None found Allantoin, Citric Acid
CA Canada None found Citric Acid, Glycerin
BR Brazil None found Citric Acid, Zinc PCA
AR Argentina None found Citric Acid, Zinc PCA

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Frequently asked questions

Is COSRX AC Collection Lightweight Soothing Moisturizer allowed in the European Union?

Its ingredient list includes Cyclomethicone, which is listed as prohibited in the EU's CosIng records. Check the official rule on the ingredient page; formulas sold in different countries can differ.

Is COSRX AC Collection Lightweight Soothing Moisturizer allowed in South Korea?

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

Is COSRX AC Collection Lightweight Soothing Moisturizer 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 COSRX AC Collection Lightweight Soothing Moisturizer 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 COSRX AC Collection Lightweight Soothing Moisturizer?

Ingredient lists are in descending order of amount down to about 1%. The first five listed are: Propolis Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate. In total 30 ingredients are listed.

Has COSRX had any recalls or official alerts?

Yes — we have 10 official records linked to the brand or this product. The latest is from January 2026 (US). See the list on this page for each source.

Where does this ingredient list come from?

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

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