Fragrance ingredient
Phenethyl Benzoate
A polar ester used in cosmetics primarily as a fragrance and emollient (EU CosIng functions: Perfuming, Emollient), appearing in Korean sunscreens as a solvent/texture aid and scent component, not as a UV-active.
Also known as: phenylethyl benzoate, 2-phenylethyl benzoate
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Benefits
- ✓Imparts a sweet, rose-honey floral scent note
- ✓Functions as a polar emollient contributing silky, non-greasy skin feel
- ✓Can solubilize and physically stabilize solid UV filters in sunscreen formulations
- ✓High refractive index (1.54) provides subtle light-diffusing effect
Watch for
- ⚠Fragrance ingredient — potential sensitizer in fragrance-allergic individuals
- ⚠Not a UV filter; provides no direct sun protection
