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DIHYDROXYBENZYL ADAMANTANYLDIMETHOXYBENZAMIDE

65

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A specialty synthetic active with a structure related to some retinoid-like molecules. Use in cosmetics is niche; independent safety data is limited.

Dihydroxybenzyl Adamantanyldimethoxybenzamide is a proprietary synthetic benzamide featuring an adamantyl core similar to certain pharmaceutical retinoid analogs (e.g., adapalene family scaffolds). Marketed as an anti-aging or antioxidant active. It has not been reviewed by CIR or SCCS as a named ingredient, and no GHS hazard classification is published for the exact compound. Given structural similarity to retinoid-like pharmaceuticals, retinoid-family pregnancy caution is reasonable. Evidence level is low; usage should be considered experimental pending regulatory review.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSKIN CONDITIONINGSKIN PROTECTING

Skin benefits

  • Marketed for antioxidant or retinoid-like activity
  • Proprietary specialty active

Known concerns

  • Adamantane-benzamide structures can resemble pharma retinoid analogs — pregnancy caution
  • Very limited independent toxicology
  • No SCCS review
  • Niche ingredient with unclear usage history

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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