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Mary&May Spicule Retinol PDRN Cream

Moisturizer

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KR South Korea (MFDS)

2 ingredients with Korea limits or conditions.

Tocopherol, Beta-Carotene
EU European Union (CosIng)

1 ingredient with EU limits or conditions.

Retinol
US United States (FDA)

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

#Ingredient (as listed)KR KoreaEU EUUS U.S.
1 Aqua(Water) ———
2 Methylpropanediol ———
3 Glycerin ———
4 1,2-Hexanediol ———
5 Niacinamide ———
6 Panthenol ———
7 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride ———
8 Polypropylsilsesquioxane ———
9 C14-22 Alcohols ———
10 Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer ———
11 Glyceryl Stearate ———
12 Cetyl Ethylhexanoate ———
13 Vinyl Dimethicone ———
14 Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil ———
15 Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Sterols ———
16 Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate ———
17 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer ———
18 C12- 20 Alkyl Glucoside ———
19 Arginine ———
20 Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate ———
21 Cholesterol ———
22 Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer ———
23 Hydrolyzed Sponge ———
24 Polyisobutene ———
25 Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract ———
26 Tocopherol Restricted · 20% ——
27 Allantoin ———
28 Ethylhexylglycerin ———
29 Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter ———
30 Retinol —Restricted · (a) 0,05% · (b) 0,3% —
31 Xanthan Gum ———
32 Hydrogenated Lecithin ———
33 Sodium Hyaluronate ———
34 Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate ———
35 Adenosine ———
36 Dextrin ———
37 Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil ———
38 Lauryl Glucoside ———
39 Polyglutamic Acid ———
40 Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate ———
41 Disodium EDTA ———
42 Ceramide NP ———
43 Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside ———
44 Sorbitan Oleate ———
45 Myristyl Glucoside ———
46 Stearic Acid ———
47 Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl p-Cresol ———
48 Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer ———
49 Oleic Acid ———
50 PVM/MA Copolymer ———
51 Beta-Carotene Restricted Approved colorant Approved colorant —
52 Sodium DNA ———

“—” 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 Mary&May 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.

Storage & heat

Official storage statements

“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)

Our note — heat, light & air

This formula lists ingredients that are known to break down faster in heat, light or air:

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 Beta-Carotene
AS ASEAN (10 countries) None found Beta-Carotene
JP Japan None found Allantoin, Panthenol
TW Taiwan None found Allantoin, Beta-Carotene
CA Canada None found Glycerin, Retinol
BR Brazil None found —
AR Argentina None found —

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Based on the listed ingredients only; recalculated weekly. Not a judgment of which product is better, safer or the same.

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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 Mary&May Spicule Retinol PDRN Cream allowed in the European Union?

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

Is Mary&May Spicule Retinol PDRN Cream allowed in South Korea?

We found no prohibited ingredients. 2 ingredients have limits or conditions in Korea's MFDS records (Tocopherol, Beta-Carotene). That usually means a maximum amount, a product type or a label warning — not a ban.

Is Mary&May Spicule Retinol PDRN Cream 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 Mary&May Spicule Retinol PDRN Cream 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 Mary&May Spicule Retinol PDRN Cream?

Ingredient lists are in descending order of amount down to about 1%. The first five listed are: Aqua(Water), Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide. In total 52 ingredients are listed.

Where does this ingredient list come from?

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

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