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Nature Republic GLOW DEEP SERUM RICE+ALPHA-ARBUTIN 30ml

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KR South Korea (MFDS)

No prohibited or restricted ingredients found in Korea records.

EU European Union (CosIng)

1 ingredient with EU limits or conditions.

Alpha-Arbutin
US United States (FDA)

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

#Ingredient (as listed)KR KoreaEU EUUS U.S.
1 Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Water ———
2 Water ———
3 Glycerin ———
4 Butylene Glycol ———
5 1,2-Hexanediol ———
6 Dipropylene Glycol ———
7 Alpha-Arbutin —Restricted · (a) 2% · (b) 0,5% —
8 Niacinamide ———
9 Methyl Gluceth-20 ———
10 Panthenol ———
11 Polyglycerin-3 ———
12 Trehalose ———
13 Glyceryl Glucoside ———
14 Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters ———
15 Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer ———
16 Ethylhexylglycerin ———
17 Hydroxyethylcellulose ———
18 Xanthan Gum ———
19 Arginine ———
20 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer ———
21 Arginine ———
22 Disodium EDTA ———
23 Coptis Japonica Root Extract ———
24 Sorbitan Isostearate ———
25 Glucose ———
26 Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract ———
27 Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract ———
28 Hordeum Distichon (Barley) Extract ———
29 Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract ———
30 Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Extract ———
31 Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Seed Extract ———
32 Vigna Radiata Seed Extract ———
33 Zea Mays (Corn) Kernel 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 Nature Republic 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.

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Nature Republic GLOW DEEP SERUM RICE+ALPHA-ARBUTIN 30ml allowed in the European Union?

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

Is Nature Republic GLOW DEEP SERUM RICE+ALPHA-ARBUTIN 30ml 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 Nature Republic GLOW DEEP SERUM RICE+ALPHA-ARBUTIN 30ml 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 Nature Republic GLOW DEEP SERUM RICE+ALPHA-ARBUTIN 30ml 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 Nature Republic GLOW DEEP SERUM RICE+ALPHA-ARBUTIN 30ml?

Ingredient lists are in descending order of amount down to about 1%. The first five listed are: Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Water, Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol. In total 33 ingredients are listed.

Has Nature Republic had any recalls or official alerts?

Yes — we have 10 official records linked to the brand or this product. The latest is from December 2025 (US). See the list on this page for each source.

Where does this ingredient list come from?

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

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