PHENETHYL ALCOHOL is graded A** (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING, FDA regulatory data.
PHENETHYL ALCOHOL
Safety grade: A**
Phenethyl alcohol is a fragrant compound with a rose-like scent that is found naturally in some flowers and fruits. It is commonly used in cosmetics to improve or mask unwanted odors in beauty products.
This ingredient works as a masking fragrance to cover up unpleasant or chemical smells in cosmetic formulations, making the product more pleasant to use.
Graded using: COSING, FDA.
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Other Masking ingredients
- GLYCERIN — Grade B
- CITRIC ACID — Grade B
- SODIUM BENZOATE — Grade C
- SODIUM CHLORIDE — Grade A
- TOCOPHEROL — Grade A
- CETYL ALCOHOL — Grade A
- STEARIC ACID — Grade A
- SODIUM SACCHARIN — Grade A