Phenethyl Alcohol (Phenethyl Alcohol) is a softens and smooths used in skincare to fatty alcohol. It's found in 34 products in our database, making it a moderately popular ingredient.
What it does
Fatty alcohol
Who it's best for
Dry, mature, or rough skin that needs softening.
Dry or flaky skin that feels tight after cleansing
Mature skin that benefits from barrier-smoothing ingredients
Anyone with rough texture who wants a softer, smoother feel
Phenethyl Alcohol is generally well-tolerated and has no specific concern flags in our database. As with any ingredient, patch-test if you have highly reactive skin.
What products contain Phenethyl Alcohol?
34 products in our database contain Phenethyl Alcohol. The highest-rated is Kiehl's Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum scoring 9.0/9.8.
Can I use Phenethyl Alcohol every day?
Absolutely. Emollients are gentle, nourishing ingredients suitable for daily use in both morning and evening routines.
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