Snapshot
- Overview
- A fragrance ingredient that helps scents last longer.
- Category
- Fragrance
- Type
- Fragrance
Benzyl Benzoate
Benzyl Benzoate is an ester of benzyl alcohol and benzoic acid widely used in perfumery and cosmetic products. It functions as a fragrance solvent and fixative, improving blend solubility, softness, and longevity in finished formulas.
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Is Benzyl Benzoate a Good Ingredient?
It works well as a fragrance solvent and fixative, but offers little direct skincare benefit, and as a recognized fragrance allergen it poses a sensitization risk for susceptible users. That combination keeps it at Fair.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Improves fragrance performance by slowing fade and softening sharp notes; any skin effects are indirect and tied to scent experience rather than treatment.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Used in perfumes, scented body lotions, and hair conditioners to extend aroma wear, and may appear in fragranced serums or oils to help keep perfume components mixed.
Before you use it
Safety
May irritate or provoke allergic contact dermatitis in fragrance-sensitive individuals. Subject to EU allergen labeling above specified thresholds.
Products with Benzyl Benzoate
