Methylbenzyl Alcohol

Methylbenzyl Alcohol is a cosmetic ingredient used as a fragrance, skin conditioning agent. It is used in 1 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameMETHYLBENZYL ALCOHOL
FunctionFRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING
CAS number589-18-4
EC number209-639-1
Prevalence1 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

Serums 100%

Frequently asked

What does Methylbenzyl Alcohol do in skincare?
Methylbenzyl Alcohol functions as a fragrance, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Methylbenzyl Alcohol allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Methylbenzyl Alcohol?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (100% of its uses).

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