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Ksecret SEOUL 1988 SUN : COLLAGEN COMPLEX 7 + PLUM

Sunscreen

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KR South Korea (MFDS)

2 ingredients with Korea limits or conditions.

Tromethamine, Tocopherol
EU European Union (CosIng)

1 ingredient with EU limits or conditions.

Tromethamine
US United States (FDA)

4 ingredients with U.S. limits or conditions.

Uvinul T 150, Mexoryl XL, Mexoryl SX (ecamsule), Uvinul A Plus
#Ingredient (as listed)KR KoreaEU EUUS U.S.
1 Water(Aqua) ———
2 Collagen Water ———
3 Isononyl Isononanoate ———
4 Butyloctyl Salicylate ———
5 Dibutyl Adipate ———
6 Glycerin ———
7 Propanediol ———
8 Ethylhexyl Triazone
Uvinul T 150
Approved UV filter · 5% Approved UV filter · 5% Not an FDA-listed sunscreen active
9 Niacinamide ———
10 Caprylyl Methicone ———
11 Drometrizole Trisiloxane
Mexoryl XL
Approved UV filter · 15% Approved UV filter · 15% Not an FDA-listed sunscreen active
12 Coco-Caprylate/Caprate ———
13 Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
Mexoryl SX (ecamsule)
Approved UV filter Approved UV filter · 10%(as acid) Not an FDA-listed sunscreen active
14 Silica ———
15 Tromethamine Restricted Restricted · Maximum secondary amine… —
16 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
Uvinul A Plus
Approved UV filter · 10% Approved UV filter · 10% Not an FDA-listed sunscreen active
17 Pentylene Glycol ———
18 Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate ———
19 1,2-Hexanediol ———
20 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Tinosorb S (bemotrizinol)
Approved UV filter · 10% Approved UV filter · 10% Approved UV filter · 6%
21 Butylene Glycol ———
22 Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate ———
23 Isododecane ———
24 Isotridecyl Isononanoate ———
25 Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate ———
26 Phenethyl Benzoate ———
27 Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate ———
28 Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer ———
29 Behenyl Alcohol ———
30 Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer ———
31 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer ———
32 Carbomer ———
33 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer ———
34 Cetyl Alcohol ———
35 Inulin Lauryl Carbamate ———
36 Ethylhexylglycerin ———
37 Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate ———
38 Polysilicone-1 ———
39 Microcrystalline Cellulose ———
40 Coptis Japonica Root Extract ———
41 Glyceryl Stearate Citrate ———
42 Adenosine ———
43 Sphingomonas Ferment Extract ———
44 Sorbitan Isostearate ———
45 Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate ———
46 Prunus Salicina Fruit Extract ———
47 Hydrolyzed Collagen ———
48 Cellulose Gum ———
49 Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate ———
50 Silica Dimethyl Silylate ———
51 Collagen Extract ———
52 Soluble Collagen ———
53 Collagen ———
54 Tocopherol Restricted · 20% ——
55 Arginine ———
56 Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate ———
57 Mannose ———
58 Atelocollagen ———
59 Glucose ———
60 Fragaria Vesca (Strawberry) Fruit Extract ———
61 Solanum Tuberosum (Potato) Pulp 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 Ksecret official store, retrieved Oct 17, 2026. Formulas change — check the label on the package you buy.

Can I take it to Hawaii? — reef sunscreen laws

Checked against this formula's UV filters (Uvinul T 150, Mexoryl XL, Mexoryl SX (ecamsule), Uvinul A Plus, Tinosorb S (bemotrizinol)). These laws cover sunscreens sold — and in some places used — without a prescription.

PlaceResultWhyLaw · since
State of Hawaii OK None of the banned filters HRS §342D-21 (Act 104, 2018) · 2021-01-01
Maui County, HI Not allowed (sale and use) Non-mineral filters: Uvinul T 150, Mexoryl XL, Mexoryl SX (ecamsule), Uvinul A Plus, Tinosorb S (bemotrizinol) Maui County Code ch. 20.42 (Ord. 5306) · 2022-10-01
Hawaiʻi County (Big Island), HI Not allowed (sale) Non-mineral filters: Uvinul T 150, Mexoryl XL, Mexoryl SX (ecamsule), Uvinul A Plus, Tinosorb S (bemotrizinol) Hawaiʻi County Code §14-31 (Ord. 22-81) · 2022-12-01
U.S. Virgin Islands OK None of the banned filters 27 V.I.C. §305h (Act 8185) · 2020-03-30
Key West, FLNot enforcedThe 2019 ban on oxybenzone/octinoxate was preempted by Florida law (Fla. Stat. §499.002(7), 2020).Ord. 19-03

Hawaii state and U.S. Virgin Islands laws exclude products sold as face cosmetics without a sunscreen claim; SPF products are sunscreens. Information only — check the latest rules before you travel.

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

“Protect the product in this container from excessive heat and direct sun.” — Required 'Other information' statement for sunscreens sold in the U.S. (FDA OTC Monograph M020)

“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:

Don't leave sunscreen in a hot car or in direct sun on the beach — heat can separate the formula and lower protection.

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 Tinosorb S (bemotrizinol), Uvinul A Plus, Mexoryl XL, Uvinul T 150, Mexoryl SX (ecamsule), Tromethamine
AS ASEAN (10 countries) None found Uvinul A Plus, Mexoryl XL, Uvinul T 150, Mexoryl SX (ecamsule), Tromethamine
JP Japan None found Tinosorb S (bemotrizinol), Uvinul A Plus, Mexoryl XL, Uvinul T 150, Mexoryl SX (ecamsule)
TW Taiwan None found Tinosorb S (bemotrizinol), Uvinul A Plus, Mexoryl XL, Uvinul T 150, Mexoryl SX (ecamsule)
CA Canada None found Mexoryl XL, Glycerin, Mexoryl SX (ecamsule)
BR Brazil None found Tinosorb S (bemotrizinol), Uvinul A Plus, Mexoryl XL, Uvinul T 150, Mexoryl SX (ecamsule), Tromethamine
AR Argentina None found Tinosorb S (bemotrizinol), Uvinul A Plus, Mexoryl XL, Uvinul T 150, Mexoryl SX (ecamsule), Tromethamine

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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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 Ksecret SEOUL 1988 SUN : COLLAGEN COMPLEX 7 + PLUM allowed in the European Union?

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

Is Ksecret SEOUL 1988 SUN : COLLAGEN COMPLEX 7 + PLUM allowed in South Korea?

We found no prohibited ingredients. 2 ingredients have limits or conditions in Korea's MFDS records (Tromethamine, Tocopherol). That usually means a maximum amount, a product type or a label warning — not a ban.

Is Ksecret SEOUL 1988 SUN : COLLAGEN COMPLEX 7 + PLUM allowed in the United States?

We found no prohibited ingredients. 4 ingredients have limits or conditions in the FDA's records (Uvinul T 150, Mexoryl XL, Mexoryl SX (ecamsule), Uvinul A Plus). That usually means a maximum amount, a product type or a label warning — not a ban.

Can Ksecret SEOUL 1988 SUN : COLLAGEN COMPLEX 7 + PLUM be sold as a sunscreen in the U.S.?

It uses UV filters that are not on the FDA's list of sunscreen actives: Uvinul T 150, Mexoryl XL, Mexoryl SX (ecamsule), Uvinul A Plus. A sunscreen made with them cannot be marketed as an over-the-counter sunscreen in the U.S., although they are approved in Korea and the EU.

Does Ksecret SEOUL 1988 SUN : COLLAGEN COMPLEX 7 + PLUM 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 SUN : COLLAGEN COMPLEX 7 + PLUM?

Ingredient lists are in descending order of amount down to about 1%. The first five listed are: Water(Aqua), Collagen Water, Isononyl Isononanoate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Dibutyl Adipate. In total 61 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.

Ask KBeauty Verified™
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