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

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Polysorbate 40

Korean: 폴리솔베이트40 · 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 Polysorbate 40

Hera Black Cushion Foundation Refill 15g Other

0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2

Espoir Silk Skin Layer Cushion (13g*2) Toner

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Also listed as

Polysorbate 40 폴리솔베이트40

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 Polysorbate 40 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 Polysorbate 40 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 Polysorbate 40 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 Polysorbate 40 used for in cosmetics?

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

What is Polysorbate 40 called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 폴리솔베이트40.

Which K-beauty products contain Polysorbate 40?

2 products we checked list it, for example Hera Black Cushion Foundation Refill 15g, Espoir Silk Skin Layer Cushion (13g*2).