ISOEUGENOL is graded C** (Moderate) by Expert·ING, based on COSING, FDA regulatory data. It is restricted under EU COSING — AnnexIII-ALLERGEN-.
ISOEUGENOL
Safety grade: C**
Isoeugenol is a fragrant compound that smells warm and slightly spicy, similar to clove oil. It's used to add pleasant scents to beauty and personal care products.
This ingredient adds a distinctive spicy-floral fragrance to cosmetic products and can enhance their sensory appeal and aroma profile.
Graded using: COSING, FDA.
- EU COSING — Restricted
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Safer alternatives to ISOEUGENOL
- METHYL LACTATE — Grade A. Aromatic ester that delivers spicy-floral fragrance notes in cosmetics.
- HEXYL ACETATE — Grade A. Volatile fragrance compound providing sweet-floral aroma profile to formulations.
- CORIANDRUM SATIVUM FRUIT EXTRACT — Grade A. Plant extract delivering warm, spicy aromatic character and fragrance enhancement.
Other Fragrance Allergen ingredients
- LIMONENE — Grade C
- LINALOOL — Grade C**
- BENZYL ALCOHOL — Grade C**
- CITRONELLOL — Grade C
- HEXYL CINNAMAL — Grade C
- GERANIOL — Grade C
Other Flavouring ingredients
- CITRAL — Grade C**
- AROMA — Grade A
- SODIUM SACCHARIN — Grade A
- CINNAMYL ALCOHOL — Grade C
- CINNAMAL — Grade C
- SODIUM ANISATE — Grade A
- CARVONE — Grade C
- STEVIA REBAUDIANA EXTRACT — Grade A