Hydroxyphenoxy Propionic Acid

Hydroxyphenoxy Propionic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning agent. It is used in 13 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameHYDROXYPHENOXY PROPIONIC ACID
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number94050-90-5
EC number407-960-3
Prevalence13 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

Serums 69.2%Facial Treatments 15.4%Eye Moisturizers 7.7%Lip Moisturizers 7.7%

Frequently asked

What does Hydroxyphenoxy Propionic Acid do in skincare?
Hydroxyphenoxy Propionic Acid functions as a skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Hydroxyphenoxy Propionic Acid allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Hydroxyphenoxy Propionic Acid?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (69.2% of its uses).

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