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Fragrance ingredient

Farnesol

A naturally occurring sesquiterpene alcohol found in many essential oils, used as a fragrance ingredient and listed as one of the 26 EU-regulated fragrance allergens.

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Benefits

  • ✓Contributes a soft, floral-lily scent

Watch for

  • ⚠One of the 26 EU-regulated fragrance allergens; must be labeled above 0.001% in leave-on and 0.01% in rinse-off products
  • ⚠Included in expanded allergen list under EU Regulation (EU) 2023/1545
  • ⚠Sensitization risk, particularly for fragrance-allergic individuals
At a glance
CategoryFragrance
IrritancyLow–moderate
Beginner-friendlyYes
In your routine

Generally well-tolerated and easy to layer.

Found in 5 products
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Products with Farnesol

Universal EmulsionMoisturizer
Lixirskin
Universal Emulsion
Moringa Cleansing BalmBalm
Emma Hardie
Moringa Cleansing Balm
Beauty Elixir Face MistTreatment
Caudalie
Beauty Elixir Face Mist
Lotion P50Toner
Biologique Recherche
Lotion P50
Vitamin C Repair SerumSerum
Balance Me
Vitamin C Repair Serum