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Dr.Althea Pore Refresh Grinding Cleansing Balm

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KR South Korea (MFDS)

1 ingredient with Korea limits or conditions.

Tocopherol
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 Cetyl Ethylhexanoate ———
2 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride ———
3 Synthetic Wax ———
4 PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate ———
5 PEG-10 Isostearate ———
6 Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate ———
7 Glyceryl Oleate Citrate ———
8 Tocopherol Restricted · 20% ——
9 Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil ———
10 Sorbitan Sesquioleate ———
11 Caprylyl Glycol ———
12 Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract ———
13 Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract ———
14 Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract ———
15 Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract ———
16 Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract ———
17 Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil ———
18 Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract ———
19 Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract ———
20 Corallina Officinalis Extract ———
21 Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract ———
22 Water ———
23 Glycerin ———
24 1,2-Hexanediol ———
25 Ethylhexylglycerin ———
26 Water ———
27 Butylene Glycol ———
28 1,2-Hexanediol ———
29 Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil ———
30 Sodium Guaiazulene Sulfonate ———

“—” 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 Dr.Althea 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 —
JP Japan None found Sodium Guaiazulene Sulfonate
TW Taiwan None found —
CA Canada None found Glycerin
BR Brazil None found —
AR Argentina None found —

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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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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 Dr.Althea Pore Refresh Grinding Cleansing Balm 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 Dr.Althea Pore Refresh Grinding Cleansing Balm 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 Dr.Althea Pore Refresh Grinding Cleansing Balm 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 Dr.Althea Pore Refresh Grinding Cleansing Balm 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 Dr.Althea Pore Refresh Grinding Cleansing Balm?

Ingredient lists are in descending order of amount down to about 1%. The first five listed are: Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Synthetic Wax, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, PEG-10 Isostearate. In total 30 ingredients are listed.

Where does this ingredient list come from?

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

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