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Nonfiction GAIAC FLOWER Hand Cream

Moisturizer

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KR South Korea (MFDS)

3 ingredients with Korea limits or conditions.

Tromethamine, Tocopherol, Beta-Carotene
EU European Union (CosIng)

4 ingredients with EU limits or conditions.

Tromethamine, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol
US United States (FDA)

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

#Ingredient (as listed)KR KoreaEU EUUS U.S.
1 Aqua/Water/Eau ———
2 Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter ———
3 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride ———
4 Propanediol ———
5 Dipropylene Glycol ———
6 Dicaprylyl Ether ———
7 Cetearyl Alcohol ———
8 Cetearyl Olivate ———
9 Caprylyl Methicone ———
10 Parfum/Fragrance ———
11 Sorbitan Olivate ———
12 1,2-Hexanediol ———
13 Glyceryl Stearate ———
14 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer ———
15 Palmitic Acid ———
16 Tromethamine Restricted Restricted · Maximum secondary amine… —
17 Stearic Acid ———
18 Glycerin ———
19 Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate ———
20 Ethylhexylglycerin ———
21 Xanthan Gum ———
22 Butylene Glycol ———
23 Disodium EDTA ———
24 Myristic Acid ———
25 Sodium Hyaluronate ———
26 Beta-Glucan ———
27 Tocopherol Restricted · 20% ——
28 Polyglutamic Acid ———
29 Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract ———
30 Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Water ———
31 Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil ———
32 Squalane ———
33 Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil ———
34 Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil ———
35 Centella Asiatica Extract ———
36 Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract ———
37 Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract ———
38 Avena Sativa (Oat) Meal Extract ———
39 Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract ———
40 Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract ———
41 Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract ———
42 Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract ———
43 Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract ———
44 Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract ———
45 Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Extract ———
46 Hydrogenated Lecithin ———
47 Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate ———
48 Panthenol ———
49 Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate ———
50 Niacinamide ———
51 Biotin ———
52 Folic Acid ———
53 Pyridoxine ———
54 Cyanocobalamin ———
55 Linoleic Acid ———
56 Riboflavin —Approved colorant —
57 Beta-Carotene Restricted Approved colorant Approved colorant —
58 Inositol ———
59 Thiamine HCl ———
60 Limonene —Restricted —
61 Citronellol —Restricted —
62 Geraniol —Restricted —

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

Fragrance allergens (EU labelling)

This list includes 3 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: Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol.

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 Beta-Carotene, Tromethamine
AS ASEAN (10 countries) None found Beta-Carotene, Tromethamine
JP Japan None found Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Panthenol
TW Taiwan None found Beta-Carotene, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
CA Canada None found Glycerin
BR Brazil None found Tromethamine
AR Argentina None found Tromethamine

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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 Nonfiction GAIAC FLOWER Hand Cream allowed in the European Union?

We found no prohibited ingredients. 4 ingredients have limits or conditions in the EU's CosIng records (Tromethamine, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol). That usually means a maximum amount, a product type or a label warning — not a ban.

Is Nonfiction GAIAC FLOWER Hand Cream allowed in South Korea?

We found no prohibited ingredients. 3 ingredients have limits or conditions in Korea's MFDS records (Tromethamine, Tocopherol, Beta-Carotene). That usually means a maximum amount, a product type or a label warning — not a ban.

Is Nonfiction GAIAC FLOWER Hand Cream 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 Nonfiction GAIAC FLOWER Hand Cream contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — its list includes 3 that the EU requires to be named on labels: Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol. That is a labelling rule, not a sign the product is unsafe.

What are the main ingredients in Nonfiction GAIAC FLOWER Hand Cream?

Ingredient lists are in descending order of amount down to about 1%. The first five listed are: Aqua/Water/Eau, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Dipropylene Glycol. In total 62 ingredients are listed.

Where does this ingredient list come from?

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

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