Ingredient Dictionary

Methylparaben메틸파라벤

A cosmetic preservative with a 0.4% single-use MFDS limit.

Other Korea MFDS basis C Korea MFDS usage limit

Ingredient role

Helps preserve the formula or assist cleansing.

UV filters, preservatives and cleansing agents are not scored on efficacy axes (hydration, brightening, firmness, soothing), so we show their role instead.

Korea MFDS official info

Official name
Methylparaben
CAS number
99-76-3
Category
Other
Korea MFDS usage limit
Yes (Korea MFDS use criteria apply)
Also regulated in
EU, Japan, China, Taiwan, ASEAN, Brazil, Argentina

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 37 products whose full ingredient list we verified. In full ingredient lists it usually sits around position 18. It is often paired with Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Hyaluronic Acid and Peptide. Most common in essences (5) and creams (4) among the products we checked. Tap a product to see its analysis and value dupes.

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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