Tocopheryl Acetate

Tocopheryl Acetate is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antioxidant, skin conditioning agent. It appears in about 12% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 880 studies of its skin or topical use.

INCI nameTOCOPHERYL ACETATE
FunctionANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number7695-91-2 / 58-95-7
EC number231-710-0 / 200-405-4
Prevalence11,342 products (12.22% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Scientific studies880 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical)
Monthly searches4,400

Used in

General Moisturizers 10.2%Serums 9%Sunscreens 8.1%Lip Moisturizers 4.3%Face Cleansers 3.9%Body Lotions 3.5%

Frequently asked

What does Tocopheryl Acetate do in skincare?
Tocopheryl Acetate functions as an antioxidant, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Tocopheryl Acetate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Tocopheryl Acetate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (10.2% of its uses).

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