Ethyl Ferulate

Ethyl Ferulate is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antioxidant agent. It is used in 70 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameETHYL FERULATE
FunctionANTIOXIDANT
CAS number4046-02-0
EC number223-745-5
Prevalence70 products (0.08% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches90

Used in

Sunscreens 74.3%Serums 10%Tanning 4.3%Concealers 1.4%Day Moisturizers 1.4%Emulsions 1.4%

Frequently asked

What does Ethyl Ferulate do in skincare?
Ethyl Ferulate functions as an antioxidant agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Ethyl Ferulate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Ethyl Ferulate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially sunscreens (74.3% of its uses).

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