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

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Poloxamer 184

Korean: 폴록사머184 · Functions: surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying

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 Poloxamer 184

Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Cleansing Toner Cleanser

0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1

numbuzin No.0 Zero Blemish Oil-Free Micellar Cleansing Jelly Cleanser

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Also listed as

Poloxamer 184 폴록사머184

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 Poloxamer 184 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 Poloxamer 184 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 Poloxamer 184 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 Poloxamer 184 used for in cosmetics?

The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.

What is Poloxamer 184 called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 폴록사머184.

Which K-beauty products contain Poloxamer 184?

2 products we checked list it, for example Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Cleansing Toner, numbuzin No.0 Zero Blemish Oil-Free Micellar Cleansing Jelly.