Phenethyl Benzoate
Also known as: Phenethyl benzoate (floral ester)
INCI: Phenethyl Benzoate | Function: Fragrance | Type: Fragrance ingredient (ester)
What Is Phenethyl Benzoate?
Phenethyl Benzoate 是 phenethyl alcohol 与 benzoic acid 的酯化产物。具有温和的花香甜美香气 (floral-balsamic scent with honey undertones), 用作化妆品和香水中的定香剂 (fixative) 和香调成分。
Key Skin Benefits
- + Pleasant floral fragrance note
- + Natural-identical or naturally occurring
- + Good fixative properties
Pros
- + Pleasant, well-liked fragrance
- + Can be natural-identical or naturally sourced
- + Stable ester with good shelf life
Cons
- − Fragrance ingredient — potential sensitizer
- − No skincare benefits beyond fragrance
- − Synthetic origin (some variants)
Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|
| Usage Areas | Face, Body, Hair |
| Product Type | Leave-On, Rinse-Off |
| Source | Synthetic |
| Natural Level | Synthetic |
Safety Ratings
| Metric | Rating |
|---|
| Skin Sensitivity | 1/5 |
| Comedogenic Rating | 0/5 |
| EWG Score | 3/10 |
Regional Regulatory Limits
| Region | Leave-on % | Rinse-off % | Status |
|---|
| EU (CosIng) | No limit | No limit | Allowed — IFRA standard |
| US (CIR/FDA) | No limit | No limit | Allowed |
| Japan (MHLW) | No limit | No limit | Allowed |
| ASEAN | No limit | No limit | Allowed |
| China (NMPA) | No limit | No limit | Allowed |
Typical Usage % by Product Type
| Product Type | Typical % |
|---|
| Perfume / fragrance | 0.1–5% |
| Leave-on skincare | <0.1–0.5% |
| Hair fragrance | <0.1–0.5% |
References
- EU CosIng Database. https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing/
- IFRA Standards Library. https://ifrafragrance.org/
- EWG Skin Deep. https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/