Ingredient · dataset v56
Phenethyl Benzoate and fungal acne
No known trigger
Why it's not a known trigger
Benzoic acid esterified to a C8 alcohol; no fatty half on either side, below the edible range on both.
Below-range aromatic ester.
Evidence strength
Judged neutral — no trigger evidence
Function
Emollient
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Sources
EU CosIng database — search the INCI name
Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).
Questions
Does Phenethyl Benzoate trigger fungal acne?
No known trigger: Benzoic acid esterified to a C8 alcohol; no fatty half on either side, below the edible range on both.
Does Phenethyl Benzoate feed Malassezia?
No known link: Phenethyl Benzoate is judged with no known trigger. One screened ingredient is not a product verdict — when in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
Is this medical advice?
No. We screen ingredient lists; we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. When in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
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Not medical advice: we screen ingredient lists for potential triggers — we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. Dataset v56.