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Tocopherol

Korean: 토코페롤 · Functions: antioxidant, fragrance, skin conditioning - miscellaneous, skin conditioning - occlusive

KR South Korea (MFDS)

Restricted MFDS restricted ingredients

Maximum: 20%

Conditions (official MFDS text, Korean):
* 배합한도 : 20%

Source: MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions · checked Oct 16, 2026

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.

Our note — storageSensitive to: light, air. Vitamin E slowly oxidizes in light and air; it is often added to protect other ingredients.
Our noteVitamin E. Used as an antioxidant that protects oils in the formula from going rancid, and as a skin conditioner.

Products listing Tocopherol

Dr.Althea 0.1 Gentle Retinol Serum Serum
0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Ampoule Serum
0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Cleansing Balm 50ml Cleanser
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Cleansing Oil Cleanser
0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Lotion Toner
0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2
Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Mud Pack Toner
0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2
Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Toner Pad Toner
0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2
Mixsoon 1 + 1 Bean Cleansing Oil 195ml Cleanser
1 2 1 0 0 0 0 3
Dr.Althea 15% Niacinamide Purity Serum Serum
0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2
Krave Beauty 24 Carrot Retinal Other
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dr.Althea 345 Relief Cream Moisturizer
0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2
Dr.Althea 345 Relief Cream Mist Toner
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Centellian24 360º Shot PDRN Active Serum 50ml Toner
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Centellian24 360º Shot PDRN lifting Eye cream 30ml Eye
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Medicube 3H Daily Relief Cream Moisturizer
0 2 2 0 0 0 0 4
Haruharu Wonder 5 Ceramide Barrier Moisturizing Cream / Unscented Moisturizer
0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2
COSRX 5 PDRN B5 Vital Soothing Toner Toner
0 2 2 0 0 0 0 4
COSRX 5 PDRN Collagen Intense Vitalizing Serum Serum
0 2 2 0 0 0 0 4
COSRX 5 PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Vital Hydrating Hydrogel Mask Mask
0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2
COSRX 5 Peptide Ceramide Barrier Comfort Lip Mask Mask
0 2 1 0 0 0 0 3
COSRX 5 Peptide Collagen Tinted Lip Fill Treatment Lip
0 2 1 0 0 0 0 4
Unleashia A by Unleashia Hey Dew Blue Cushion Other
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Unleashia A by Unleashia Moonlight Liquid Glitter Other
0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2
Aestura A-CICA365 Cooling Relief Pads pH4.5 Toner
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Also listed as

Tocopherol 토코페롤 Vitamin E

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

What is Tocopherol?

Vitamin E. Used as an antioxidant that protects oils in the formula from going rancid, and as a skin conditioner.

Is Tocopherol 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 Tocopherol banned in South Korea?

In Korea's MFDS records it is listed as “Restricted” (MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions). The maximum allowed is 20%. A restricted ingredient is allowed within the stated conditions.

Is Tocopherol 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 Tocopherol used for in cosmetics?

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

What is Tocopherol called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 토코페롤.

Which K-beauty products contain Tocopherol?

24+ products we checked list it, for example Dr.Althea 0.1 Gentle Retinol Serum, Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Ampoule, Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Cleansing Balm 50ml.

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