4 ingredients with U.S. limits or conditions.
Uvinul A Plus, Uvinul T 150, Tinosorb M (bisoctrizole), Mexoryl XL| # | Ingredient (as listed) | KR Korea | EU EU | US U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Water | — | — | — |
| 2 | Propanediol | — | — | — |
| 3 | Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate | — | — | — |
| 4 | Dibutyl Adipate | — | — | — |
| 5 | Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus |
Approved UV filter · 10% | Approved UV filter · 10% | Not an FDA-listed sunscreen active |
| 6 | Diisopropyl Sebacate | — | — | — |
| 7 | Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 |
Approved UV filter · 5% | Approved UV filter · 5% | Not an FDA-listed sunscreen active |
| 8 | Polymethylsilsesquioxane | — | — | — |
| 9 | Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol Tinosorb M (bisoctrizole) |
Approved UV filter · 10% | Approved UV filter · 10% | Not an FDA-listed sunscreen active |
| 10 | Drometrizole Trisiloxane Mexoryl XL |
Approved UV filter · 15% | Approved UV filter · 15% | Not an FDA-listed sunscreen active |
| 11 | 2,3-Butanediol | — | — | — |
| 12 | Caprylyl Methicone | — | — | — |
| 13 | 1,2-Hexanediol | — | — | — |
| 14 | Pentylene Glycol | — | — | — |
| 15 | Behenyl Alcohol | — | — | — |
| 16 | Glyceryl Stearate | — | — | — |
| 17 | Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate | — | — | — |
| 18 | Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate | — | — | — |
| 19 | Decyl Glucoside | — | — | — |
| 20 | Hydroxyacetophenone | — | — | — |
| 21 | Tromethamine | Restricted | Restricted · Maximum secondary amine… | — |
| 22 | Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer | — | — | — |
| 23 | Carbomer | — | — | — |
| 24 | Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 | — | — | — |
| 25 | Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate | — | — | — |
| 26 | Glycerin | — | — | — |
| 27 | Methylpropanediol | — | — | — |
| 28 | Polyester-5 | — | — | — |
| 29 | Xanthan Gum | — | — | — |
| 30 | Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment | — | — | — |
| 31 | Polyether-1 | — | — | — |
| 32 | Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose | — | — | — |
| 33 | Ceramide NP | — | — | — |
| 34 | Xyloglucan | — | — | — |
“—” means no specific record for that ingredient in that jurisdiction's lists — it is not an approval. Restricted ingredients are allowed within limits (concentration, product type, label warnings); a product listing one is not necessarily over the limit. How we check.
Ingredient list from Beauty of Joseon official store, retrieved Oct 17, 2026. Formulas change — check the label on the package you buy.
Checked against this formula's UV filters (Uvinul A Plus, Uvinul T 150, Tinosorb M (bisoctrizole), Mexoryl XL). These laws cover sunscreens sold — and in some places used — without a prescription.
| Place | Result | Why | Law · since |
|---|---|---|---|
| State of Hawaii | OK | None of the banned filters | HRS §342D-21 (Act 104, 2018) · 2021-01-01 |
| Maui County, HI | Not allowed (sale and use) | Non-mineral filters: Uvinul A Plus, Uvinul T 150, Tinosorb M (bisoctrizole), Mexoryl XL | Maui County Code ch. 20.42 (Ord. 5306) · 2022-10-01 |
| Hawaiʻi County (Big Island), HI | Not allowed (sale) | Non-mineral filters: Uvinul A Plus, Uvinul T 150, Tinosorb M (bisoctrizole), Mexoryl XL | Hawaiʻi County Code §14-31 (Ord. 22-81) · 2022-12-01 |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | OK | None of the banned filters | 27 V.I.C. §305h (Act 8185) · 2020-03-30 |
| Key West, FL | Not enforced | The 2019 ban on oxybenzone/octinoxate was preempted by Florida law (Fla. Stat. §499.002(7), 2020). | Ord. 19-03 |
Hawaii state and U.S. Virgin Islands laws exclude products sold as face cosmetics without a sunscreen claim; SPF products are sunscreens. Information only — check the latest rules before you travel.
None of the fragrance allergens the EU requires to be labelled appear in this ingredient list.
Source: EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex III as amended by Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 — the list grew from 26 to over 80 entries; it applies to new products from 31 July 2026 and to all products from 31 July 2028. Shown for information; it is not a sign that a product is unsafe.
“Protect the product in this container from excessive heat and direct sun.” — Required 'Other information' statement for sunscreens sold in the U.S. (FDA OTC Monograph M020)
“Keep out of direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children.” — Common precautions required on all cosmetics in Korea (Cosmetics Act Enforcement Rule, Annex 3)
No ingredients on our heat/light/air list. Even so, cosmetics last longest closed, cool and out of direct sun.
Don't leave sunscreen in a hot car or in direct sun on the beach — heat can separate the formula and lower protection.
Ingredients in this formula that are prohibited or limited in other markets, from the overseas regulation database compiled by Korea's MFDS. Limited means allowed within conditions.
| Market | Prohibited | Limited |
|---|---|---|
| CN China | None found | Uvinul A Plus, Mexoryl XL, Uvinul T 150, Tinosorb M (bisoctrizole), Tromethamine |
| AS ASEAN (10 countries) | None found | Uvinul A Plus, Mexoryl XL, Uvinul T 150, Tinosorb M (bisoctrizole), Tromethamine |
| JP Japan | None found | Uvinul A Plus, Mexoryl XL, Uvinul T 150, Tinosorb M (bisoctrizole) |
| TW Taiwan | None found | Uvinul A Plus, Mexoryl XL, Uvinul T 150, Tinosorb M (bisoctrizole) |
| CA Canada | None found | Mexoryl XL, Glycerin |
| BR Brazil | None found | Uvinul A Plus, Mexoryl XL, Uvinul T 150, Tinosorb M (bisoctrizole), Tromethamine |
| AR Argentina | None found | Uvinul A Plus, Mexoryl XL, Uvinul T 150, Tinosorb M (bisoctrizole), Tromethamine |
Products from other brands whose ingredient lists overlap most with this one. The score weighs the first ingredients most (labels list them roughly by amount), skips ingredients found in most products, and counts UV filters and less common ingredients more. Similar ingredient lists (not a test of how they work) — amounts, texture and results can differ.
Based on the listed ingredients only; recalculated weekly. Not a judgment of which product is better, safer or the same.
Information only, not medical advice. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist before use.
We found no prohibited ingredients. 1 ingredient has limits or conditions in the EU's CosIng records (Tromethamine). That usually means a maximum amount, a product type or a label warning — not a ban.
We found no prohibited ingredients. 1 ingredient has limits or conditions in Korea's MFDS records (Tromethamine). That usually means a maximum amount, a product type or a label warning — not a ban.
We found no prohibited ingredients. 4 ingredients have limits or conditions in the FDA's records (Uvinul A Plus, Uvinul T 150, Tinosorb M (bisoctrizole), Mexoryl XL). That usually means a maximum amount, a product type or a label warning — not a ban.
It uses UV filters that are not on the FDA's list of sunscreen actives: Uvinul A Plus, Uvinul T 150, Tinosorb M (bisoctrizole), Mexoryl XL. A sunscreen made with them cannot be marketed as an over-the-counter sunscreen in the U.S., although they are approved in Korea and the EU.
None of the fragrance allergens the EU requires to be labelled appear in its ingredient list.
Ingredient lists are in descending order of amount down to about 1%. The first five listed are: Water, Propanediol, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Dibutyl Adipate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate. In total 34 ingredients are listed.
From Beauty of Joseon official store on October 17, 2026. We re-read it every week and keep earlier versions if the formula changes.