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COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner

Toner

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KR South Korea (MFDS)

1 ingredient with Korea limits or conditions.

Betaine Salicylate
EU European Union (CosIng)

No prohibited or restricted ingredients found in EU records.

US United States (FDA)

No prohibited or restricted ingredients found in U.S. records.

#Ingredient (as listed)KR KoreaEU EUUS U.S.
1 Water ———
2 Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Water ———
3 Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Water ———
4 Butylene Glycol ———
5 1,2-Hexanediol ———
6 Sodium Lactate ———
7 Glycolic Acid ———
8 Betaine Salicylate Restricted ——
9 Allantoin ———
10 Panthenol ———
11 Ethyl Hexanediol ———

“—” 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 COSRX official store, retrieved Oct 17, 2026. Formulas change — check the label on the package you buy.

Fragrance allergens (EU labelling)

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.

Other markets

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.

MarketProhibitedLimited
CN China None found —
AS ASEAN (10 countries) None found Glycolic Acid
JP Japan None found Allantoin, Panthenol
TW Taiwan None found Allantoin, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Lactate
CA Canada None found Glycolic Acid
BR Brazil None found —
AR Argentina None found —

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Information only, not medical advice. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist before use.

Frequently asked questions

Is COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner allowed in the European Union?

We found no prohibited or restricted ingredients in the EU's CosIng records for its listed ingredients. This is a records check, not an approval.

Is COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner allowed in South Korea?

We found no prohibited ingredients. 1 ingredient has limits or conditions in Korea's MFDS records (Betaine Salicylate). That usually means a maximum amount, a product type or a label warning — not a ban.

Is COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner allowed in the United States?

We found no prohibited or restricted ingredients in the FDA's records for its listed ingredients. This is a records check, not an approval.

Does COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner contain fragrance allergens?

None of the fragrance allergens the EU requires to be labelled appear in its ingredient list.

What are the main ingredients in COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner?

Ingredient lists are in descending order of amount down to about 1%. The first five listed are: Water, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Water, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol. In total 11 ingredients are listed.

Has COSRX had any recalls or official alerts?

Yes — we have 10 official records linked to the brand or this product. The latest is from January 2026 (US). See the list on this page for each source.

Where does this ingredient list come from?

From COSRX official store on October 17, 2026. We re-read it every week and keep earlier versions if the formula changes.

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