Benzyl Glycol
What Benzyl Glycol is & what it does
Benzyl Glycol is an aromatic alcohol used in cosmetic formulas mainly as a solvent and a preservative booster that helps keep products fresh. It can also contribute to fragrance and improve the overall feel of a formula. It is structurally related to benzyl alcohol, a widely used cosmetic ingredient.
What does Benzyl Glycol do in skincare?
Benzyl Glycol is an aromatic alcohol used mainly as a solvent and a preservative booster that helps keep products fresh. It can also contribute to fragrance and improve how a formula feels. It is structurally related to benzyl alcohol, a common cosmetic ingredient.
Is Benzyl Glycol safe?
Benzyl Glycol is used in cosmetics as a solvent and preservative-supporting ingredient and is generally considered acceptable at the levels used. Some aromatic alcohols can cause sensitivity in reactive skin. If you have sensitive skin, patch testing the finished product is a reasonable precaution.
Is Benzyl Glycol natural or synthetic?
Benzyl Glycol is typically produced synthetically for cosmetic use, though related aromatic alcohols can also occur in nature. The cosmetic-grade material is made to a consistent purity. It is valued for its solvent and preservative-supporting properties.
Sunscreens with Benzyl Glycol
We rate 20 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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APLB Glutathione Niacinamide Sunscreen SPF 50+ Pa++++
95/100
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APLB Retinol Vitamin C Vitamin E Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++
94/100
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Scinic Enjoy Foundation-skip Tone Up Sun Cream SPF50+ Pa++++
93/100
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VT Cica Essence Sun SPF 50+ / Pa++++
92/100
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Missha Safe Block Rx Hyalron Soothing Sun SPF 50
90/100
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Kundal Waterful Moisture Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++
90/100
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Fluff Superfood Face Cream SPF 50
89/100
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Fluff Superfood Milky Makeup Base SPF 30
88/100
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Nacomi Next Level Golden Rays City SPF50 PA++++
82/100
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Nacomi Next Level Golden Rays Holiday SPF50 PA++++
82/100