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Benzyl Cinnamate

Korean: 벤질신나메이트 · CAS 103-41-3 · Functions: perfuming

KR South Korea (MFDS)

No specific rule on file.

EU European Union (CosIng)

Restricted Annex III/81

Conditions: The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)g when its concentration exceeds: - 0.001% in leave-on products - 0.01% in rinse-off products

Source: EU CosIng — Annex III · checked Oct 17, 2026

US United States (FDA)

No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.

Products listing Benzyl Cinnamate

Holika Holika Aloe Hydro Formula 96% Soothing Gel 8.45 fl. oz. Moisturizer

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Aromatica Eucalyptus Body Wash Refill 500ml x2 & Lotion Refill 500ml x2 Cleanser

0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2

Nonfiction IRIS CONCRETE Eau de Parfum Other

0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1

Aromatica Lemongrass Body Wash Refill 500ml x2 & Lotion Refill 500ml x2 Cleanser

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Dr.Melaxin TX Capsule Body Cream Moisturizer

0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1

Also listed as

BENZYL CINNAMATE 벤질신나메이트

Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.

Frequently asked questions

Is Benzyl Cinnamate banned in the European Union?

In the EU's CosIng records it is listed as “Restricted” (EU CosIng — Annex III). A restricted ingredient is allowed within the stated conditions.

Is Benzyl Cinnamate banned in South Korea?

We found no specific rule for it in Korea's MFDS records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is Benzyl Cinnamate allowed in cosmetics in the U.S.?

We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

What is Benzyl Cinnamate used for in cosmetics?

The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: perfuming.

What is Benzyl Cinnamate called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 벤질신나메이트.

Which K-beauty products contain Benzyl Cinnamate?

5 products we checked list it, for example Holika Holika Aloe Hydro Formula 96% Soothing Gel 8.45 fl. oz., Aromatica Eucalyptus Body Wash Refill 500ml x2 & Lotion Refill 500ml x2, Nonfiction IRIS CONCRETE Eau de Parfum.

What is the CAS number of Benzyl Cinnamate?

CAS 103-41-3 (from official records).