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Kahi Eye Balm Stick

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KR South Korea (MFDS)

1 ingredient with Korea limits or conditions.

Tocopherol
EU European Union (CosIng)

4 ingredients with EU limits or conditions.

Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Linalool, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
US United States (FDA)

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

4 of 35 listed names did not match an ingredient in our records yet, so they were not checked: Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil Wax, Malus Domestica Seed Oil, Euterpe Oleracea (Acai) Pulp Oil, and Fragrance

#Ingredient (as listed)KR KoreaEU EUUS U.S.
1 Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil ———
2 Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquioleate ———
3 Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil Wax
not matched
4 Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil ———
5 Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil ———
6 Malus Domestica Seed Oil
not matched
7 Triethylhexanoin ———
8 Euterpe Oleracea (Acai) Pulp Oil
not matched
9 Octyldodecanol ———
10 Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract ———
11 Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil ———
12 Eclipta Prostrata Extract ———
13 Melia Azadirachta (Neem) Leaf Extract ———
14 Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil ———
15 Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract ———
16 Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Extract ———
17 Oryza Sativa (Rice) Germ Oil ———
18 Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract ———
19 Hydrolyzed Collagen ———
20 Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract ———
21 Tocopherol Restricted · 20% ——
22 Adenosine ———
23 Water ———
24 Propanediol ———
25 Glycerin ———
26 1,2-Hexanediol ———
27 Sodium DNA ———
28 Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 ———
29 Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract ———
30 Ethylhexylglycerin ———
31 Hydroxycitronellal —Restricted · (b) 1,0 % —
32 Citronellol —Restricted —
33 Linalool —Restricted —
34 Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone —Restricted —
35 and Fragrance
not matched

“—” 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 Kahi official store, retrieved Oct 17, 2026. Formulas change — check the label on the package you buy.

Fragrance allergens (EU labelling)

This list includes 4 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: Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Linalool, 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.

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 —
TW Taiwan None found —
CA Canada None found Glycerin
BR Brazil None found —
AR Argentina None found —

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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 Kahi Eye Balm Stick allowed in the European Union?

We found no prohibited ingredients. 4 ingredients have limits or conditions in the EU's CosIng records (Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Linalool, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone). That usually means a maximum amount, a product type or a label warning — not a ban.

Is Kahi Eye Balm Stick 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 Kahi Eye Balm Stick 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 Kahi Eye Balm Stick contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — its list includes 4 that the EU requires to be named on labels: Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Linalool, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone. That is a labelling rule, not a sign the product is unsafe.

What are the main ingredients in Kahi Eye Balm Stick?

Ingredient lists are in descending order of amount down to about 1%. The first five listed are: Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquioleate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil Wax, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil. In total 35 ingredients are listed.

Where does this ingredient list come from?

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

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