An aromatic alcohol with a rose-like scent.
What it is
Phenethyl alcohol (2-phenylethanol) is an aromatic alcohol that occurs naturally in rose oil and other plant oils and is also produced synthetically. CosIng lists it as a fragrance ingredient.
Where it is used
Used in perfumed creams, cleansers, shampoos, deodorants and perfumes.
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.
The INCI name does not reveal whether it is of natural or synthetic origin.
Functions
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (202)
- Gardenia with Shea Butter Hand Cream · Florinda
- Skin Illusion All-In-One Concealer · Clarins
- Guarana & Coffee Energising Cleanser for Men · The Body Shop
- I Heart Revolution Tasty Coconut Lip Mask · Revolution
- Fondotinta Miracle Second Skin · Max Factor
- Miracle Second Skin Foundation · Max Factor
- Anti-wrinkle & Firm Moisturizing V-Shape Serum · Lumene
- Instant Illuminizer · Lumene
- Vegan Collagen Serum in Foundation SPF30 · Lumene
- Water Gel · Lumene
- Volume & Lift Shampoo · Lumene
- Volume & Lift Conditioner · Lumene