A phenolic antimicrobial and preservative regulated in Annex V.
What it is
o-Cymen-5-ol is a substituted phenol (chemically 4-isopropyl-m-cresol). CosIng lists it as an antimicrobial, deodorant and preservative. In the EU it is listed in Annex V (allowed preservatives).
Where it is used
Found in deodorants, toothpastes, mouthwashes, creams and cleansing products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
See the EU regulation section for the applicable limits. The label does not show the concentration actually used.
Functions
- Antimicrobial
- Preventing and/or slowing down microbial growth.
- Deodorant
- Reducing and/or eluminating unpleasant odour. Contributing against the formation of malodour on body surfaces.
- Preservative
- Exclusively or mainly intended to inhibit the development of micro-organisms in the cosmetic product. All authorised preservatives are substances in the positive list of Annex V to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.
EU regulation
EU · Annex V, entry 384-Isopropyl-m-cresol
- Maximum concentration
- 0.1%
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223
Products with this ingredient (234)
- Masque Baume Réhydratant · Payot
- Masque Purifiant Rééquilibrant · Payot
- Crème Sculptante Nuit · Payot
- Crème Liftante Regard · Payot
- Crème Teintée Perfectrice SPF30 · Payot
- Crème Jeunesse Sublimatrice · Payot
- Soin Jeunesse Regard · Payot
- Crème Lumière Correctrice Taches · Payot
- Lait Micellaire Démaquillant · Payot
- Sleeping Crème Resurfaçante · Payot
- Soin Hydratant Quotidien · Payot
- Émulsion Matifiante Hydratante · Payot