Very Disliked
Eugenol
Fragrance
Fragrances are the ingredients in your skincare that either neutralize bad scents or are used to make a product smell good. Fragrances come in 3 forms: synthetic, natural, or essential oils.
EU Allergen
A list of the most-known allergic substances from the European Union's Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.
May cause Irritation
These ingredients are considered potential irritants, meaning they can cause irritation - but not necessarily for everyone. Everyone’s skin is different, so what bothers one person’s skin may be completely fine for someone else.
Explained
Eugenol is naturally found in cloves, basil, and bay leaves. It is an aromatic oil used to add fragrance to a product. The scent of eugenol is described as "clove-like". Eugenol is a known EU allergen, meaning it causes contact allergies.
Studies show eugenol possesses antibacterial and antioxidant properties.
Besides cosmetics, eugenol is also added as a flavor in teas and cakes.
See all 1,393 products with Eugenol
Users who like it
4%
Users who avoid it
96%
What it does
Perfuming
A substance that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor, especially a volatile liquid distilled from flowers or preparedsynthetically.
Tonic
Used remove soap residues and moisturize
Alternative names
Clove Oil
Prevalence
Uncommon
Percentage of products that contain it
1.6%
Top categories
Moisturizers
Treatments
Cleansers
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 25%
Concentration
Concentrations we've seen
2%
References
Products with Eugenol
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
33910
INCI Name
EUGENOL
INN Name
eugenol
EC #
 202-589-1
Ph. Eur. Name
eugenolum
All Functions
Denaturant, Perfuming, Tonic
