Skin Conditioning
METHYLBUTYLPHENYL DECYLOXYBENZOATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A synthetic alkyl-aryl benzoate ester used as a skin-conditioning agent in cosmetic formulations, with limited public safety data and no specific EU restrictions. The benzoate-ester family is generally well tolerated.
Function
Skin benefits
- Improves skin feel and slip
- Stable across pH range
- Compatible with most oil phases
Known concerns
- Sparse published toxicology
- Possible mild irritation on sensitive skin
- Aromatic-ester data thinner than for simple alkyl esters
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related skin conditionings
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