Ingredient Dictionary

Urea우레아

Used widely to hydrate the outer skin layer.

Hydration Korea MFDS basis A

Efficacy scores

Hydration88
Safety88
Soothing55
Firmness35
Brightening30

Korea MFDS official info

Official name
Urea
CAS number
Category
Hydration
Korea MFDS usage limit
General cosmetic ingredient
Also regulated in
Canada, 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 32 products whose full ingredient list we verified. In full ingredient lists it usually sits around position 29. It is often paired with Hyaluronic Acid, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 and Peptide. Most common in toners (4) and creams (4) among the products we checked. Tap a product to see its analysis and value dupes.

Verified dupes that share Urea

Luxury–value pairs that both contain Urea, 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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