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Ksecret SEOUL 1988 REFINING PAD : C-Retinal + BAMBOO

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KR South Korea (MFDS)

No prohibited or restricted ingredients found in Korea records.

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 Water ———
2 Butylene Glycol ———
3 Glycerin ———
4 Methylpropanediol ———
5 1,2-Hexanediol ———
6 Collagen Water ———
7 Isopentyldiol ———
8 Gluconolactone ———
9 Arginine ———
10 Allantoin ———
11 Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter ———
12 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride ———
13 Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil ———
14 Panthenol ———
15 Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate ———
16 Hydrogenated Lecithin ———
17 Squalane ———
18 Coptis Japonica Root Extract ———
19 Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer ———
20 Ethylhexylglycerin ———
21 Bambusa Vulgaris Water ———
22 Sodium Phytate ———
23 Sodium Hyaluronate ———
24 Ceramide NP ———
25 Cholesterol ———
26 Retinal ———
27 Phytosphingosine ———
28 Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate ———
29 Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid ———
30 Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate ———
31 Hyaluronic Acid ———
32 Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate ———
33 Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer ———
34 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 Ksecret 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 Allantoin, Panthenol
TW Taiwan None found Allantoin
CA Canada None found Gluconolactone, Glycerin
BR Brazil None found —
AR Argentina None found —

Similar ingredient lists

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ksecret SEOUL 1988 REFINING PAD : C-Retinal + BAMBOO 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 Ksecret SEOUL 1988 REFINING PAD : C-Retinal + BAMBOO allowed in South Korea?

We found no prohibited or restricted ingredients in Korea's MFDS records for its listed ingredients. This is a records check, not an approval.

Is Ksecret SEOUL 1988 REFINING PAD : C-Retinal + BAMBOO 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 Ksecret SEOUL 1988 REFINING PAD : C-Retinal + BAMBOO 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 Ksecret SEOUL 1988 REFINING PAD : C-Retinal + BAMBOO?

Ingredient lists are in descending order of amount down to about 1%. The first five listed are: Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol. In total 34 ingredients are listed.

Where does this ingredient list come from?

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

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