Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid

Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning agent. It is used in 83 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameHYDROXYPHENYL PROPAMIDOBENZOIC ACID
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number697235-49-7
Prevalence83 products (0.09% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches50

Used in

Serums 22.9%Toners 16.9%General Moisturizers 15.7%Face Cleansers 9.6%Day Moisturizers 4.8%Ampoules 3.6%

Frequently asked

What does Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid do in skincare?
Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid functions as a skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic 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 Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (22.9% of its uses).

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