Gahhi Vita Care Cleansing Balm

Gahhi's Vita Care Cleansing Balm, one of 4 formulas sold as options under one Olive Young listing, launched 2025-05-02, and lists for 21,000 KRW (25% off) at Olive Young Korea (50ml); listing active (not delisted), checked 2026-09-03. Despite containing Niacinamide and a vitamin-C derivative (ingredients commonly used for whitening claims), it is not MFDS-registered as a functional cosmetic. Its declared ingredient list matches Olive Young Global's export listing exactly. (Checked: 2026-09-04)

Specifications

• Volume: 50ml
• Form: cleansing balm
• Dictionary-listed actives: Niacinamide: rank 18 of 23; Panthenol: rank 20 of 23
• Vegan certified: Not verified
• Contains petrolatum: No
• pH: Not applicable (oil-based formula, no aqueous phase to measure)
• Korea launch: 2025-05-02
• Renewal history: None recorded
• Korea vs export: No known difference (verified against a named export-market source)
• Korea regular price: ₩21,000
• Price per 100ml: ₩42,000 / 100ml
• Global price: unknown
• Retailers: International shipping: Olive Young Global, Amazon (US); Sold in Korea only: Olive Young Korea
• Full ingredient list (INCI): Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Triethylhexanoin, Synthetic Wax, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Zea Mays (Corn) Germ Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, 1,2-Hexanediol, Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract, Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Extract, Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Niacinamide, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Panthenol, Propanediol, Fragrance / Parfum, Citrus Junos Peel Powder
  Korean labeling

  솔베스-30테트라올리에이트, 세틸에틸헥사노에이트, 에틸헥실팔미테이트, 아이소프로필팔미테이트, 프로필렌글라이콜다이카프릴레이트/다이카프레이트, 트라이에틸헥사노인, 합성왁스, 실리카다이메틸실릴레이트, 옥수수배아오일, 카프릴릭/카프릭트라이글리세라이드, 다이메틸아이소소바이드, 시어버터, 1,2-헥산다이올, 비파나무잎추출물, 스피어민트추출물, 오일팜오일, 펜타에리스리틸테트라-다이-t-부틸하이드록시하이드로신나메이트, 나이아신아마이드, 3-O-에틸아스코빅애씨드, 판테놀, 프로판다이올, 향료, 유자껍질가루
• Functional cosmetic status: Not registered as a functional cosmetic

Is it OK for sensitive skin?

Declared facts only, not a suitability verdict: fragrance is declared; no labeled fragrance allergens declared; no denatured alcohol listed. No irritation-related fact here implies suitability for any skin type.

How much of the key actives does it contain?

Niacinamide: rank 18 of 23; Panthenol: rank 20 of 23.

Can I buy it outside Korea?

International shipping: Olive Young Global, Amazon (US); Sold in Korea only: Olive Young Korea.

Is the Korean version different from the export version?

No known difference — Olive Young Global's declared ingredient list (prdtNo GA250530711) matches the Korea disclosure exactly, compared 2026-09-03.

Is it a functional cosmetic given the Niacinamide and vitamin C?

No — despite containing Niacinamide and 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid (ingredients commonly used for whitening/brightening functional claims), the Korea disclosure explicitly states "해당사항 없음" (not applicable) for MFDS functional-cosmetic review.

Sources

Olive Young product page — Checked: 2026-09-04