Ingredient Dictionary

Arbutin알부틴

A brightening active recognized by Korea's MFDS.

Brightening Korea MFDS basis A
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Efficacy scores

Brightening88
Safety85
Soothing45
Firmness40
Hydration35

Korea MFDS official info

Official name
Arbutin
CAS number
Category
Brightening
Korea MFDS usage limit
General cosmetic ingredient
Also regulated in
EU, Taiwan

Source: Korea MFDS Cosmetic Ingredient Information DB

Foreign listings are based on Korea MFDS public data collected in May 2026. Each country regulates differently, with limits, bans or labeling rules.

Products with this ingredient

Found in 57 products whose full ingredient list we verified. In full ingredient lists it usually sits around position 22. It is often paired with Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide and Vitamin C. Most common in serums (12) and creams (7) among the products we checked. Tap a product to see its analysis and value dupes.

Verified dupes that share Arbutin

Luxury–value pairs that both contain Arbutin, matched by full ingredients.

Related ingredients

Efficacy scores summarize how an ingredient is generally used in cosmetics and are a reference only; real results vary by concentration and formulation. The grade (A/B/C) reflects the Korea MFDS usage basis (C means a regulated usage limit) and is a separate axis from the efficacy scores. Korea MFDS information is quoted from the public Cosmetic Ingredient Information DB. For sensitive skin, pregnancy or other special cases, please consult a professional.

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