No prohibited or restricted ingredients found in Korea records.
No prohibited or restricted ingredients found in U.S. records.
| # | Ingredient (as listed) | KR Korea | EU EU | US U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Water | — | — | — |
| 2 | Niacinamide | — | — | — |
| 3 | Butylene Glycol | — | — | — |
| 4 | Hydroxyacetophenone | — | — | — |
| 5 | Panthenol | — | — | — |
| 6 | Octyldodeceth-16 | — | — | — |
| 7 | C12-14 Alketh-12 | — | — | — |
| 8 | Sodium Gluconate | — | — | — |
| 9 | Sodium Citrate | — | — | — |
| 10 | Ethylhexylglycerin | — | — | — |
| 11 | Allantoin | — | — | — |
| 12 | Citric Acid | — | Approved preservative · 0,2% · 0,0024% | — |
| 13 | Hypochlorous Acid (150ppm) | — | — | — |
| 14 | Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil | — | Restricted | — |
| 15 | Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil | — | — | — |
| 16 | Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil | — | — | — |
| 17 | Sodium Chloride | — | — | — |
“—” 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 Medicube official store, retrieved Oct 17, 2026. Formulas change — check the label on the package you buy.
This list includes 1 fragrance allergen 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: Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil.
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.
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 | None found | — |
| AS ASEAN (10 countries) | None found | — |
| JP Japan | None found | Allantoin, Panthenol |
| TW Taiwan | None found | Allantoin, Citric Acid |
| CA Canada | None found | Citric Acid, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Sodium Citrate |
| BR Brazil | None found | Citric Acid |
| AR Argentina | None found | Citric Acid |
Information only, not medical advice. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist before use.
We found no prohibited ingredients. 1 ingredient has limits or conditions in the EU's CosIng records (Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil). That usually means a maximum amount, a product type or a label warning — not a ban.
We found no prohibited or restricted ingredients in Korea's MFDS records for its listed ingredients. This is a records check, not an approval.
We found no prohibited or restricted ingredients in the FDA's records for its listed ingredients. This is a records check, not an approval.
Yes — its list includes 1 that the EU requires to be named on labels: Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil. 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: Water, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Panthenol. In total 17 ingredients are listed.
From Medicube official store on October 17, 2026. We re-read it every week and keep earlier versions if the formula changes.