INCI · fragrance · CIR review pending · used in 4 products
Benzyl Benzoate
Benzyl Benzoate (CAS #120-51-4) is a common cosmetic ingredient with a faint sweet balsamic smell. It functions primarily as a fragrance/perfuming agent, but also acts as a solvent and has antimicrobial and insect-repellent properties. It is classified under EU Cosmetic Restrictions III/85 and is listed as one of the "EU 26 fragrances" that must be labelled separately on cosmetic products.
Evidence level
moderateEWG score
—Comedogenic
—Category
fragrance● Benefits
Provides a faint sweet balsamic scent in formulations. Can act as a solvent to help dissolve other ingredients, and demonstrates antimicrobial and insect-repellent activity.
antimicrobialsolvent
● Cautions
Identified as one of the EU 26 fragrance allergens and must be labelled separately due to its allergen potential. Best avoided by those with sensitive skin.
