VANILLYL BUTYL ETHER (Vanillyl butyl ether) – function in cosmetics

A vanillin-related compound used in hair, skin and oral care products and in fragrance.

What it is

Vanillyl butyl ether, 4-(butoxymethyl)-2-methoxyphenol, is a compound structurally related to vanillin. CosIng lists it as a hair-conditioning, fragrance, oral care and skin-conditioning ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in products marketed as warming, such as lip plumpers, massage products and body care products, as well as in some hair and oral care 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.

The label does not show the concentration used.

Functions

Hair conditioning

Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.

Fragrance

Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.

Oral care

Providing cosmetic effects to the oral cavity, e.g. cleansing, deodorising, protecting.

Skin conditioning

Maintaining the skin in good condition.

VANILLYL BUTYL ETHER

What it is

Where it is used

Limits of interpretation

Functions

EU regulation

Products with this ingredient (27)