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COSRX Skin Barrier Moisturizing Body Cream

Name: COSRX Skin Barrier Moisturizing Body Cream
Brand: COSRX

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KR South Korea (MFDS)

1 ingredient with Korea limits or conditions.

Tocopherol

EU European Union (CosIng)

1 ingredient prohibited in EU rules.

Petrolatum

US United States (FDA)

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

#	Ingredient (as listed)	KR Korea	EU EU	US U.S.
1	Aqua/Water	—	—	—
2	Glycerin	—	—	—
3	Cetearyl Alcohol	—	—	—
4	Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride	—	—	—
5	Cetyl Alcohol	—	—	—
6	Ceteareth-20	—	—	—
7	Behentrimonium Methosulfate	—	—	—
8	Dimethicone	—	—	—
9	Petrolatum	—	Prohibited	—
10	Butylene Glycol	—	—	—
11	Caprylyl Glycol	—	—	—
12	Potassium Phosphate	—	—	—
13	Ethylhexylglycerin	—	—	—
14	Disodium EDTA	—	—	—
15	Dipotassium Phosphate	—	—	—
16	Panthenol	—	—	—
17	Betaine	—	—	—
18	Synthetic Wax	—	—	—
19	Hydrogenated Lecithin	—	—	—
20	Squalane	—	—	—
21	Propanediol	—	—	—
22	Sodium PCA	—	—	—
23	Sodium Lactate	—	—	—
24	Stearic Acid	—	—	—
25	PCA	—	—	—
26	Sodium Hyaluronate	—	—	—
27	Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate	—	—	—
28	1,2-Hexanediol	—	—	—
29	Serine	—	—	—
30	Alanine	—	—	—
31	Glycine	—	—	—
32	Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid	—	—	—
33	Glutamic Acid	—	—	—
34	Lysine HCL	—	—	—
35	Threonine	—	—	—
36	Arginine	—	—	—
37	Ceramide NP	—	—	—
38	Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer	—	—	—
39	Cholesterol	—	—	—
40	Hyaluronic Acid	—	—	—
41	Tocopherol	Restricted · 20%	—	—
42	Proline	—	—	—
43	Palmitic Acid	—	—	—
44	Ceramide NS	—	—	—
45	Phytosphingosine	—	—	—
46	Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate	—	—	—
47	Ceramide AP	—	—	—
48	Ceramide AS	—	—	—
49	Ceramide EOP	—	—	—

“—” 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.

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)

On the brand's product page

“Store away from direct sunlight.”

Our note — heat, light & air

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

Tocopherol — light, 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.

Market	Prohibited	Limited
CN China	Petrolatum	—
AS ASEAN (10 countries)	Petrolatum	—
JP Japan	None found	Panthenol
TW Taiwan	None found	Sodium Lactate
CA Canada	None found	Glycerin
BR Brazil	Petrolatum	—
AR Argentina	Petrolatum	—

Recalls & alerts for COSRX

US Jan 22, 2026 — ULTRAVIOLET SCREEN/SUNSCREEN N.E.C.: NOT LISTED: Appears to be misbranded as defined in section 502(o) of the FD&C Act. Based on the information available to the FDA, it appears that the drug... source
US May 31, 2024 — CLEANSING (COLD CREAMS, CLEANSING LOTIONS, LIQUIDS, PADS) (SKIN CARE PREPARATIONS): UNAPPROVED: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be a new drug within the meaning of Section... source
US Aug 12, 2021 — MOISTURIZING (SKIN CARE PREPARATIONS): NO 510(K): The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it is a post 1976 device for which a Section... source
US Aug 12, 2021 — PASTE MASKS (MUD PACKS) (SKIN CARE PREPARATIONS): NO 510(K): The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it is a post 1976 device for which a Section... source
US Jul 27, 2021 — FACE,BODY,AND HAND (EXCLUDING SHAVING PREPARATIONS) (SKIN CARE PREPARATIONS): NO 510(K): The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it is a post 1976 device for which a Section... source
US Jul 21, 2021 — FACE,BODY,AND HAND (EXCLUDING SHAVING PREPARATIONS) (SKIN CARE PREPARATIONS): NO 510(K): The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it is a post 1976 device for which a Section... source
US Mar 2, 2020 — CLEANSING (COLD CREAMS, CLEANSING LOTIONS, LIQUIDS, PADS) (SKIN CARE PREPARATIONS): NO 510(K): The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it is a post 1976 device for which a Section... source
US Jan 23, 2020 — FACE,BODY,AND HAND (EXCLUDING SHAVING PREPARATIONS) (SKIN CARE PREPARATIONS): NOT LISTED: Appears to be misbranded as defined in section 502(o) of the FD&C Act. Based on the information available to the FDA, it appears that the drug... source
US Jul 24, 2019 — OTHER SKIN CARE PREPARATIONS, N.E.C.: UNAPPROVED: The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be a new drug within the meaning of Section... source
US Mar 11, 2019 — MOISTURIZING (SKIN CARE PREPARATIONS): NOT LISTED: Appears to be misbranded as defined in section 502(o) of the FD&C Act. Based on the information available to the FDA, it appears that the drug... source

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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 COSRX Skin Barrier Moisturizing Body Cream allowed in the European Union?

Its ingredient list includes Petrolatum, 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 Skin Barrier Moisturizing Body Cream 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 COSRX Skin Barrier Moisturizing Body Cream 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 Skin Barrier Moisturizing Body Cream 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 Skin Barrier Moisturizing Body Cream?

Ingredient lists are in descending order of amount down to about 1%. The first five listed are: Aqua/Water, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Alcohol. In total 49 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.