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Espoir The Brow Balance Pencil

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KR South Korea (MFDS)

3 ingredients with Korea limits or conditions.

Mica, Zinc Stearate, CI 77288
EU European Union (CosIng)

1 ingredient with EU limits or conditions.

Titanium Dioxide
US United States (FDA)

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

#Ingredient (as listed)KR KoreaEU EUUS U.S.
1 Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891) Approved UV filter · 25% Restricted · (a) 25% · (b) 1,4% ·… Approved UV filter · 25%* Approved UV filter · 25%
2 Mica Restricted ——
3 Iron Oxides (CI 77492) —Approved colorant —
4 Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides ———
5 Iron Oxides (CI 77499) —Approved colorant —
6 Zinc Stearate Restricted Approved colorant —
7 Rhus Succedanea Fruit Wax ———
8 Palmitic Acid ———
9 Stearic Acid ———
10 Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax ———
11 Microcrystalline Wax ———
12 Iron Oxides (CI 77491) —Approved colorant —
13 Chromium Oxide Greens Restricted Approved colorant —
14 Synthetic Beeswax ———
15 Synthetic Wax ———
16 Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate ———
17 Polybutene ———
18 Polyhydroxystearic Acid ———
19 Dimethicone ———
20 Lecithin ———
21 Ethylhexyl Palmitate ———
22 Isostearic Acid ———
23 Isopropyl Myristate ———
24 Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate ———
25 Caprylyl Glycol ———
26 Glyceryl Caprylate ———

“—” 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.

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 77288, Mica, Titanium Dioxide
AS ASEAN (10 countries) None found CI 77288, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Stearate
JP Japan None found —
TW Taiwan None found CI 77288, CI 77489, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Stearate
CA Canada None found Titanium Dioxide
BR Brazil None found CI 77288, CI 77489, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Stearate
AR Argentina None found CI 77288, CI 77489, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Stearate

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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 Espoir The Brow Balance Pencil allowed in the European Union?

We found no prohibited ingredients. 1 ingredient has limits or conditions in the EU's CosIng records (Titanium Dioxide). That usually means a maximum amount, a product type or a label warning — not a ban.

Is Espoir The Brow Balance Pencil allowed in South Korea?

We found no prohibited ingredients. 3 ingredients have limits or conditions in Korea's MFDS records (Mica, Zinc Stearate, CI 77288). That usually means a maximum amount, a product type or a label warning — not a ban.

Is Espoir The Brow Balance Pencil 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 The Brow Balance Pencil 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 The Brow Balance Pencil?

Ingredient lists are in descending order of amount down to about 1%. The first five listed are: Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Mica, Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Iron Oxides (CI 77499). In total 26 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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