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KBeauty Verified™ — K-beauty checked against official records from Korea, the EU and the U.S.

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Hydroxypropylcellulose

Korean: 하이드록시프로필셀룰로오스 · Functions: binding, emulsion stabilising, film forming, surfactant - emulsifying, viscosity controlling

KR South Korea (MFDS)

No specific rule on file.

EU European Union (CosIng)

No specific rule on file.

US United States (FDA)

No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.

Products listing Hydroxypropylcellulose

Tonymoly Changing U Magic Foot Peeling Shoes Body

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Also listed as

Hydroxypropylcellulose 하이드록시프로필셀룰로오스

Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.

Frequently asked questions

Is Hydroxypropylcellulose banned in the European Union?

We found no specific rule for it in the EU's CosIng records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is Hydroxypropylcellulose banned in South Korea?

We found no specific rule for it in Korea's MFDS records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is Hydroxypropylcellulose allowed in cosmetics in the U.S.?

We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

What is Hydroxypropylcellulose used for in cosmetics?

The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: binding, emulsion stabilising, film forming, surfactant - emulsifying, viscosity controlling.

What is Hydroxypropylcellulose called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 하이드록시프로필셀룰로오스.

Which K-beauty products contain Hydroxypropylcellulose?

1 products we checked list it, for example Tonymoly Changing U Magic Foot Peeling Shoes.