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SKIN1004 Retinol 0.2 Boosting Shot Ampoule

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KR South Korea (MFDS)

1 ingredient with Korea limits or conditions.

Tromethamine
EU European Union (CosIng)

2 ingredients with EU limits or conditions.

Retinol, Tromethamine
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 Glycerin ———
3 1,2-Hexanediol ———
4 Cetearyl Olivate ———
5 Squalane ———
6 Sorbitan Olivate ———
7 Carbomer ———
8 Retinol —Restricted · (a) 0,05% · (b) 0,3% —
9 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride ———
10 Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract ———
11 Tromethamine Restricted Restricted · Maximum secondary amine… —
12 Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract ———
13 Hydrogenated Lecithin ———
14 Inulin Lauryl Carbamate ———
15 Sodium Polyacrylate ———
16 Retinal ———
17 Hydrolyzed Sponge ———
18 Adenosine ———
19 Sodium Hyaluronate ———
20 Disodium EDTA ———
21 Tocopheryl Acetate ———
22 Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate ———
23 Ethylhexylglycerin ———
24 Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract ———
25 Panthenol ———
26 Madecassoside ———
27 Centella Asiatica 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 SKIN1004 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 Tromethamine
AS ASEAN (10 countries) None found Tromethamine
JP Japan None found Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate
TW Taiwan None found —
CA Canada None found Glycerin, Retinol
BR Brazil None found Tromethamine
AR Argentina None found Tromethamine

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Recalls & alerts for SKIN1004

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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 SKIN1004 Retinol 0.2 Boosting Shot Ampoule allowed in the European Union?

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

Is SKIN1004 Retinol 0.2 Boosting Shot Ampoule allowed in South Korea?

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

Is SKIN1004 Retinol 0.2 Boosting Shot Ampoule 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 SKIN1004 Retinol 0.2 Boosting Shot Ampoule 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 SKIN1004 Retinol 0.2 Boosting Shot Ampoule?

Ingredient lists are in descending order of amount down to about 1%. The first five listed are: Water, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Olivate, Squalane. In total 27 ingredients are listed.

Has SKIN1004 had any recalls or official alerts?

Yes — we have 5 official records linked to the brand or this product. The latest is from October 2024 (US). See the list on this page for each source.

Where does this ingredient list come from?

From SKIN1004 official store on October 17, 2026. We re-read it every week and keep earlier versions if the formula changes.

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