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COSRX Galactomyces 95 Tone Balancing Essence

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KR South Korea (MFDS)

No prohibited or restricted ingredients found in Korea records.

EU European Union (CosIng)

No prohibited or restricted ingredients found in EU records.

US United States (FDA)

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

#Ingredient (as listed)KR KoreaEU EUUS U.S.
1 Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate ———
2 Niacinamide ———
3 Panthenol ———
4 Glycerin ———
5 1,2-Hexanediol ———
6 Butylene Glycol ———
7 Betaine ———
8 Sodium Hyaluronate ———
9 Allantoin ———
10 Xanthan Gum ———
11 Ethyl Hexanediol ———
12 Adenosine ———

“—” 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 —
AS ASEAN (10 countries) None found —
JP Japan None found Allantoin, Panthenol
TW Taiwan None found Allantoin
CA Canada None found Glycerin
BR Brazil None found —
AR Argentina None found —

Similar ingredient lists

Products from other brands whose ingredient lists overlap most with this one. The score weighs the first ingredients most (labels list them roughly by amount), skips ingredients found in most products, and counts UV filters and less common ingredients more. Similar ingredient lists (not a test of how they work) — amounts, texture and results can differ.

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is COSRX Galactomyces 95 Tone Balancing Essence allowed in the European Union?

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

Is COSRX Galactomyces 95 Tone Balancing Essence allowed in South Korea?

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

Is COSRX Galactomyces 95 Tone Balancing Essence 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 Galactomyces 95 Tone Balancing Essence 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 Galactomyces 95 Tone Balancing Essence?

Ingredient lists are in descending order of amount down to about 1%. The first five listed are: Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol. In total 12 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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