GERANYL ACETATE is graded C (Moderate) by Expert·ING, based on COSING, FDA regulatory data. It is restricted under EU COSING — AnnexIII-ALLERGEN-.
GERANYL ACETATE
Safety grade: C
Geranyl acetate is a fragrant compound that smells fresh, floral, and slightly fruity, commonly found in rose and geranium plants. It's used in cosmetics to provide a pleasant scent and give products an uplifting, refreshing quality.
This ingredient is used as a fragrance component to add an appealing floral scent to cosmetic products and to provide tonic properties that may help refresh and invigorate the skin.
Graded using: COSING, FDA.
- EU COSING — Restricted
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Safer alternatives to GERANYL ACETATE
- EUCALYPTOL — Grade A. Volatile aromatic compound providing both fragrance and tonic skin-refreshing effects.
- LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA OIL — Grade A. Essential oil delivering floral fragrance and traditional tonic properties for skin.
- LITSEA CUBEBA FRUIT OIL — Grade A. Aromatic fruit oil providing perfuming fragrance and invigorating tonic benefits.
Other EU Fragrance Allergen ingredients
- LIMONENE — Grade C
- LINALOOL — Grade C**
- BENZYL ALCOHOL — Grade C**
- CITRONELLOL — Grade C
- HEXYL CINNAMAL — Grade C
- GERANIOL — Grade C
Other Tonic ingredients
- EUGENOL — Grade C
- CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT — Grade A
- MENTHA PIPERITA OIL — Grade C
- CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT — Grade A
- PANAX GINSENG ROOT EXTRACT — Grade A
- SALVIA OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACT — Grade A