1 ingredient prohibited in Korea rules.
Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Benzyl Alcohol, Methyl 2-Octynoate2 ingredients prohibited in EU rules.
Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Amyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Alcohol, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Citral| # | Ingredient (as listed) | KR Korea | EU EU | US U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amyl Cinnamal | — | Restricted | — |
| 2 | Benzyl Alcohol | Restricted | Approved preservative · 1.0% Restricted | — |
| 3 | Cinnamyl Alcohol | — | Restricted | — |
| 4 | Citral | — | Restricted · (a) 0,11% · (b) 0,032%… | — |
| 5 | Eugenol | — | Restricted | — |
| 6 | Hydroxycitronellal | — | Restricted · (b) 1,0 % | — |
| 7 | Isoeugenol | — | Restricted · b) 0,02 % | — |
| 8 | Amylcinnamyl Alcohol | — | Restricted | — |
| 9 | Benzyl Salicylate | — | Restricted · (a) 4% · (b) 0,5% · (c)… | — |
| 10 | Cinnamal | — | Restricted | — |
| 11 | Coumarin | — | Restricted | — |
| 12 | Geraniol | — | Restricted | — |
| 13 | Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde | Prohibited | Prohibited | — |
| 14 | Anise Alcohol | — | Restricted | — |
| 15 | Benzyl Cinnamate | — | Restricted | — |
| 16 | Farnesol | — | Restricted | — |
| 17 | Butylphenyl Methylpropional | — | Prohibited | Banned in some U.S. states |
| 18 | Linalool | — | Restricted | — |
| 19 | Benzyl Benzoate | — | Restricted | — |
| 20 | Citronellol | — | Restricted | — |
| 21 | Hexyl Cinnamal | — | Restricted | — |
| 22 | Limonene | — | Restricted | — |
| 23 | Methyl 2-Octynoate | Restricted | Restricted · (b) 0.01% · 0,01% ·… | — |
| 24 | Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone | — | Restricted | — |
| 25 | Evernia Prunastri (Oakmoss) Extract | — | — | — |
| 26 | Evernia Furfuracea (Treemoss) Extract | — | — | — |
“—” 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 Holika Holika official store, retrieved Oct 17, 2026. Formulas change — check the label on the package you buy.
This list includes 22 fragrance allergens that the EU requires to be named on the label when present above 0.001% in leave-on or 0.01% in rinse-off products: Amyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Alcohol, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Citral, Eugenol, Hydroxycitronellal, Isoeugenol, Amylcinnamyl Alcohol, Benzyl Salicylate, Cinnamal, Coumarin, Geraniol, Anise Alcohol, Benzyl Cinnamate, Farnesol, Linalool, Benzyl Benzoate, Citronellol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Methyl 2-Octynoate, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone.
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.
“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 in the refrigerator and use chilled.”
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 | Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde | Benzyl Alcohol |
| AS ASEAN (10 countries) | Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde | Benzyl Alcohol |
| JP Japan | None found | — |
| TW Taiwan | Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde | Benzyl Alcohol |
| CA Canada | None found | — |
| BR Brazil | None found | Benzyl Alcohol |
| AR Argentina | None found | Benzyl Alcohol |
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.
Based on the listed ingredients only; recalculated weekly. Not a judgment of which product is better, safer or the same.
Information only, not medical advice. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist before use.
Its ingredient list includes Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, which are listed as prohibited in the EU's CosIng records. Check the official rule on the ingredient page; formulas sold in different countries can differ.
Its ingredient list includes Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, which is listed as prohibited in Korea's MFDS records. Check the official rule on the ingredient page; formulas sold in different countries can differ.
We found no prohibited ingredients. 1 ingredient has limits or conditions in the FDA's records (Butylphenyl Methylpropional). That usually means a maximum amount, a product type or a label warning — not a ban.
Yes — its list includes 22 that the EU requires to be named on labels: Amyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Alcohol, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Citral, Eugenol, Hydroxycitronellal, Isoeugenol, Amylcinnamyl Alcohol and 14 more. That is a labelling rule, not a sign the product is unsafe.
Ingredient lists are in descending order of amount down to about 1%. The first five listed are: Amyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Alcohol, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Citral, Eugenol. In total 26 ingredients are listed.
Yes — we have 2 official records linked to the brand or this product. The latest is from March 2018 (US). See the list on this page for each source.
From Holika Holika official store on October 17, 2026. We re-read it every week and keep earlier versions if the formula changes.