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Retinyl Palmitate

Korean: 레티닐팔미테이트 · Functions: skin conditioning - miscellaneous

KR South Korea (MFDS)

No specific rule on file.

EU European Union (CosIng)

Restricted Annex III/376

Maximum: (a) 0,05 % Retinol Equivalent (RE) (b) 0,3 % RE

Conditions: Product type: (a) Body lotion (b) other leave-on and rinse-off products From 1 November 2025 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be placed on the Union market. From 1 May 2027 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be made available on the Union market.

Required label warning: For any cosmetic product containing Retinol, Retinyl Acetate or Retinyl Palmitate the following, labelling is obligatory: ‘Contains Vitamin A. Consider your daily intake before use’.

Source: EU CosIng — Annex III · checked Oct 17, 2026

US United States (FDA)

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

Our note — storageSensitive to: light, air, heat. Retinoids degrade in light and air and faster at high temperatures. Opaque or airless packaging and cool storage help.

Other markets

How Retinyl Palmitate is treated in 1 more market, from the overseas cosmetic regulation database compiled by Korea's MFDS. Always confirm with the regulator of that country before selling there.

MarketStatusConditions
CA CanadaRestricted 【Restrictions】 Maximum Concentration Permitted : 1.0% retinol equivalents; 1.15% w/w retinyl acetate; 1.83% w/w retinyl palmitate.

Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 17, 2026

Products listing Retinyl Palmitate

Also listed as

RETINYL PALMITATE 레티닐팔미테이트

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 Retinyl Palmitate banned in the European Union?

In the EU's CosIng records it is listed as “Restricted” (EU CosIng — Annex III). The maximum allowed is (a) 0,05% · (b) 0,3%. A restricted ingredient is allowed within the stated conditions.

Is Retinyl Palmitate 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 Retinyl Palmitate 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 Retinyl Palmitate used for in cosmetics?

The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: skin conditioning - miscellaneous.

What is Retinyl Palmitate called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 레티닐팔미테이트.

Which K-beauty products contain Retinyl Palmitate?

24+ products we checked list it, for example Centellian24 360º Shot PDRN lifting Eye cream 30ml, Torriden CELLMAZING Firming Eye Cream, Banila Co Clean it Zero Brightening Peeling Gel 120ml.

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