Methyl Benzoate
Fragrance
Fragrances make products smell appealing but are a common cause of skin irritation and allergic reactions. This includes synthetic fragrances, natural fragrances, and essential oils. Fragrance-free products are the safest bet for sensitive skin.
Preservative
Preservative
Explained
Methyl Benzoate is a fragrance and is a preservative.
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What it does
Perfuming
A substance that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor, especially a volatile liquid distilled from flowers or preparedsynthetically.
Preservative
Tending to preserve or capable of preserving.
Skin Conditioning
To hydrate and soften skin
Solvent
Capable of dissolving another substance.
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.1%
Top categories
Sunscreens
Moisturizers
Cleansers
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 25%
Products with Methyl Benzoate
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
35279
INCI Name
METHYL BENZOATE
EC #
 202-259-7
All Functions
Perfuming, Preservative, Skin Conditioning, Solvent