Phenethyl Benzoate

Phenethyl Benzoate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient, perfuming agent. It is used in 92 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePHENETHYL BENZOATE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, PERFUMING
CAS number94-47-3
EC number202-336-5
Prevalence92 products (0.1% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches10

Used in

Sunscreens 80.4%Shampoos 4.3%Face Primers 2.2%Lip Moisturizers 2.2%Styling Creams & Sprays 2.2%Ampoules 1.1%

Frequently asked

What does Phenethyl Benzoate do in skincare?
Phenethyl Benzoate functions as a skin conditioning - emollient, perfuming agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Phenethyl Benzoate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Phenethyl Benzoate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially sunscreens (80.4% of its uses).

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