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Espoir Strobing Highlighter

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KR South Korea (MFDS)

7 ingredients with Korea limits or conditions.

Mica, Zinc Stearate, CI 19140, Ultramarines, CI 77491, CI 77492
EU European Union (CosIng)

2 ingredients with EU limits or conditions.

Titanium Dioxide, CI 19140
US United States (FDA)

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

#Ingredient (as listed)KR KoreaEU EUUS U.S.
1 Dimethicone ———
2 Mica Restricted ——
3 Silica ———
4 Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891) Approved UV filter · 25% Restricted · (a) 25% · (b) 1,4% ·… Approved UV filter · 25%* Approved UV filter · 25%
5 Alumina ———
6 Hydrogenated Polyisobutene ———
7 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer ———
8 Calcium Titanium Borosilicate ———
9 Synthetic Fluorphlogopite ———
10 Diisostearyl Malate ———
11 Magnesium Myristate ———
12 Zinc Stearate Restricted Approved colorant —
13 Caprylyl Glycol ———
14 Ethylhexylglycerin ———
15 Disteardimonium Hectorite ———
16 Tin Oxide ———
17 Tartrazine Restricted Restricted · 0.5% Approved colorant —
18 Laureth-4 ———
19 Ultramarines Restricted Approved colorant —
20 Water ———
21 Iron Oxide Yellow Restricted Approved colorant —
22 Iron Oxide Red Restricted Approved colorant —
23 Coco-Caprylate/Caprate ———
24 Tocopherol Restricted · 20% ——
25 Glycerin ———
26 Castor Oil/IPDI Copolymer ———
27 Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride ———
28 Triethoxycaprylylsilane ———
29 1,2-Hexanediol ———
30 Sodium Hyaluronate ———
31 Soluble Collagen ———
32 Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate ———
33 Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid ———
34 Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate ———
35 Hyaluronic Acid ———
36 Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer ———
37 Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate ———
38 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 Espoir 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 CI 19140, CI 77491, CI 77492, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Ultramarines
AS ASEAN (10 countries) None found CI 19140, CI 77491, CI 77492, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Ultramarines, Zinc Stearate
JP Japan None found CI 19140
TW Taiwan None found CI 19140, CI 77491, CI 77492, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Ultramarines, Zinc Stearate
CA Canada None found Glycerin, Titanium Dioxide
BR Brazil None found CI 19140, CI 77491, CI 77492, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Ultramarines, Zinc Stearate
AR Argentina None found CI 19140, CI 77491, CI 77492, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Ultramarines, Zinc Stearate

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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 Espoir Strobing Highlighter allowed in the European Union?

We found no prohibited ingredients. 2 ingredients have limits or conditions in the EU's CosIng records (Titanium Dioxide, CI 19140). That usually means a maximum amount, a product type or a label warning — not a ban.

Is Espoir Strobing Highlighter allowed in South Korea?

We found no prohibited ingredients. 7 ingredients have limits or conditions in Korea's MFDS records (Mica, Zinc Stearate, CI 19140, Ultramarines, CI 77491, CI 77492 and 1 more). That usually means a maximum amount, a product type or a label warning — not a ban.

Is Espoir Strobing Highlighter 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 Espoir Strobing Highlighter 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 Espoir Strobing Highlighter?

Ingredient lists are in descending order of amount down to about 1%. The first five listed are: Dimethicone, Mica, Silica, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Alumina. In total 38 ingredients are listed.

Has Espoir had any recalls or official alerts?

Yes — we have 2 official records linked to the brand or this product. The latest is from October 2018 (US). See the list on this page for each source.

Where does this ingredient list come from?

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

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