Characteristics
- INCI
- Isoeugenol
- CAS
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97-54-1
This is the substance number in the Chemical Abstracts Service registry. The CAS number uniquely identifies a substance regardless of language, trade name, or synonyms.
- EC
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202-590-7
This is the substance number in the European chemical identification system (EC number), used in European regulatory databases including ECHA/CosIng.
- IUPAC
- Phenol, 2-Methoxy-4-(1-Propenyl)-
- Functions
- flavouring, perfuming
- EU Restr.
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III/73
EU regulatory status: restricted use. The ingredient is permitted in EU cosmetics but its use and labelling are regulated.
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Who it's for
Description
Isoeugenol is a naturally occurring fragrance molecule found in some essential oils, especially clove and ylang-ylang, and it’s also used in perfumery to create warm, spicy, floral notes. In skincare and haircare, it doesn’t act as an active treatment ingredient; its main job is to make a formula smell pleasant and help shape the product’s scent profile.
People who enjoy fragranced products may appreciate isoeugenol as part of the overall sensory experience, especially in body care, hair products, and perfumes. However, it’s also one of the fragrance ingredients that can be problematic for sensitive users, since it may trigger irritation or allergic reactions in some people. If your skin tends to react to scented products, fragrance-free options are usually the safer bet.
Bottom line: isoeugenol is useful for scent, not skin benefits. It can make a product feel more luxurious and enjoyable, but it offers no direct moisturizing, anti-aging, or hair-repair function.
Products with Isoeugenol (620 total)
Most often found in L'Oreal products (34 items)
