Very Disliked
Phenethyl Alcohol
Explained
Phenethyl Alcohol is a colorless and aromatic alohol. It is naturally occuring in essential oils.
The scent of this ingredient is floral and often compared to rose.
Like other alcohols, this ingredient helps prevent the growth of bacteria. However, its main purpose is to impact a fragrance.
See all 1,939 products with Phenethyl Alcohol
Users who like it
4%
Users who avoid it
96%
What it does
Masking
Obscuring or blocking
Prevalence
Uncommon
Percentage of products that contain it
1.5%
Top categories
Makeup
Treatments
Moisturizers
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 25%
Concentration
Concentrations we've seen
1%
References
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
36519
INCI Name
PHENETHYL ALCOHOL
INN Name
phenylethyl alcohol
EC #
 200-456-2
All Functions
Masking
