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VT Cosmetics Tx-toning Essence 1000 shot

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KR South Korea (MFDS)

No prohibited or restricted ingredients found in Korea records.

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 Glycerin ———
3 Tranexamic Acid ———
4 Niacinamide ———
5 1,2-Hexanediol ———
6 Allantoin ———
7 Xanthan Gum ———
8 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer ———
9 Carbomer ———
10 Ethylhexylglycerin ———
11 Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate ———
12 Adenosine ———
13 Disodium EDTA ———
14 Sodium Hyaluronate ———
15 Hydrogenated Lecithin ———
16 Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil ———
17 Squalane ———
18 Glutathione ———
19 Glycyrrhizic Acid ———
20 Ceramide NP ———
21 Stearic Acid ———
22 Cholesterol ———
23 Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid ———

“—” 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 VT Cosmetics 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)

On the brand's product page

“Keep away from direct sunlight.”

Our note — heat, light & air

No ingredients on our heat/light/air list. Even so, cosmetics last longest closed, cool and out of direct sun.

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 Tranexamic Acid
JP Japan None found Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
TW Taiwan None found Allantoin, Tranexamic Acid
CA Canada None found Glycerin
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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Frequently asked questions

Is VT Cosmetics Tx-toning Essence 1000 shot 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 VT Cosmetics Tx-toning Essence 1000 shot allowed in South Korea?

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

Is VT Cosmetics Tx-toning Essence 1000 shot 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 VT Cosmetics Tx-toning Essence 1000 shot 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 VT Cosmetics Tx-toning Essence 1000 shot?

Ingredient lists are in descending order of amount down to about 1%. The first five listed are: Water, Glycerin, Tranexamic Acid, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol. In total 23 ingredients are listed.

Where does this ingredient list come from?

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

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