No prohibited or restricted ingredients found in U.S. records.
| # | Ingredient (as listed) | KR Korea | EU EU | US U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Water | — | — | — |
| 2 | Urea | Restricted · 10% | — | — |
| 3 | 1,2-Hexanediol | — | — | — |
| 4 | Niacinamide | — | — | — |
| 5 | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | — | — | — |
| 6 | Glycerin | — | — | — |
| 7 | Glyceryl Stearate | — | — | — |
| 8 | Butylene Glycol | — | — | — |
| 9 | Propanediol | — | — | — |
| 10 | Cetearyl Olivate | — | — | — |
| 11 | Cetearyl Alcohol | — | — | — |
| 12 | Sorbitan Olivate | — | — | — |
| 13 | Vinyl Dimethicone | — | — | — |
| 14 | Polymethylsilsesquioxane | — | — | — |
| 15 | Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter | — | — | — |
| 16 | Arginine | — | — | — |
| 17 | Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer | — | — | — |
| 18 | Fragrance | — | — | — |
| 19 | Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract | — | — | — |
| 20 | Ethylhexylglycerin | — | — | — |
| 21 | Carbomer | — | — | — |
| 22 | Adenosine | — | — | — |
| 23 | Disodium EDTA | — | — | — |
| 24 | Silica | — | — | — |
| 25 | Agar | — | — | — |
| 26 | Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba (Guar) Gum | — | — | — |
| 27 | Panthenol | — | — | — |
| 28 | Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract | — | — | — |
| 29 | Xanthan Gum | — | — | — |
| 30 | Salicylic Acid | Restricted | Restricted · (a) 3.0% · (b) 2.0% ·… Approved preservative · 0,5% · 0,5% | — |
| 31 | Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil | — | — | — |
| 32 | Glycolic Acid | — | — | — |
| 33 | Gluconolactone | — | — | — |
“—” 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 Medicube official store, retrieved Oct 17, 2026. Formulas change — check the label on the package you buy.
None of the fragrance allergens the EU requires to be labelled appear in this ingredient list, but it lists “Fragrance/Parfum”, which can contain them below the labelling threshold.
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.
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 | Salicylic Acid |
| AS ASEAN (10 countries) | None found | Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid |
| JP Japan | None found | Panthenol, Salicylic Acid |
| TW Taiwan | None found | Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Urea |
| CA Canada | None found | Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Urea |
| BR Brazil | None found | Salicylic Acid |
| AR Argentina | None found | Salicylic Acid |
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 (Salicylic Acid). That usually means a maximum amount, a product type or a label warning — not a ban.
We found no prohibited ingredients. 2 ingredients have limits or conditions in Korea's MFDS records (Urea, Salicylic Acid). That usually means a maximum amount, a product type or a label warning — not a ban.
We found no prohibited or restricted ingredients in the FDA's records for its listed ingredients. This is a records check, not an approval.
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, Urea, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. In total 33 ingredients are listed.
From Medicube official store on October 17, 2026. We re-read it every week and keep earlier versions if the formula changes.