Very Disliked
Menthyl Lactate
Explained
Menthyl lactate is an ester of menthol and lactic acid. It is often used as a cooling agent and fragrance.
When applied topically, this ingredient leaves a refreshing sensation like menthol, but is less irritating.
See all 637 products with Menthyl Lactate
Users who like it
4%
Users who avoid it
96%
What it does
Masking
Obscuring or blocking
Refreshing
Able to or tending to refresh; invigorating
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.6%
Top categories
Cleansers
Masks
Moisturizers
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%
References
Products with Menthyl Lactate
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
78159
INCI Name
MENTHYL LACTATE
EC #
 261-678-3
All Functions
Masking, Refreshing