Benzyl Acetate
What Benzyl Acetate is & what it does
Benzyl Acetate is an ester of benzyl alcohol and acetic acid, occurring naturally in many flowers such as jasmine. In cosmetics and sunscreens it is used mainly as a fragrance ingredient, contributing a sweet, floral scent. It can also act as a solvent for other fragrance components within a formula.
What does Benzyl Acetate do in skincare?
Benzyl Acetate is used primarily as a fragrance ingredient, adding a sweet, floral scent reminiscent of jasmine. In sunscreens and skincare it can also act as a solvent for other fragrance components. It is not an active treatment ingredient.
Is Benzyl Acetate safe?
Benzyl Acetate is a commonly used fragrance ingredient in cosmetics. As with fragrance materials in general, a small number of people may be sensitive to it, so those with fragrance-reactive skin may prefer to patch test or choose fragrance-free options.
Is Benzyl Acetate natural or synthetic?
Benzyl Acetate occurs naturally in many flowers, including jasmine, but the version used in cosmetics is usually produced synthetically to ensure purity and consistency. Both natural and synthetic forms are the same molecule.
Sunscreens with Benzyl Acetate
We rate 9 sunscreens that contain it:
-
EVER Skincare Daylight Radiance Tinted Moisturizer SPF 32
83/100
-
Coola Mineral Body Sunscreen Spf 50
81/100
-
Beauty Counter Countersun Tinted Mineral Sunscreen Mist Spf 30
74/100
-
Coola Full Spectrum 360° Mineral Sun Silk Moisturizer Organic Face Sunscreen SPF 30
72/100
-
Lakme Absolute Perfect Radiance Skin Brightening UV Lotion, With Glycerine And Sunscreen, SPF 50 Pa+++
71/100
-
Lakme Sun Expert Ultra Matte Lotion Pa+++ Spf 50
70/100
-
Lakme Ultra Matte Lotion Spf 30
70/100
-
Coola Full Spectrum 360º Refreshing Water Cream Organic Face Sunscreen SPF 50
69/100
-
Coola Full Spectrum 360° Refreshing Water Mist Organic Face Sunscreen Spf 18
68/100