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Isoeugenol

Korean: 아이소유제놀 · CAS 97-54-1; 5932-68-3; 5912-86-7 · Functions: flavouring, perfuming

KR South Korea (MFDS)

No specific rule on file.

EU European Union (CosIng)

Restricted Annex III/73

Maximum: b) 0,02 %

Conditions: Product type: (a) Oral products (b) Other products (a) (b) The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.

Source: EU CosIng — Annex III · checked Oct 16, 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 Isoeugenol

Holika Holika Aloe Hydro Formula 96% Soothing Gel 8.45 fl. oz. Moisturizer
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nonfiction BOIS d'YLANG Eau de Parfum Other
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nonfiction FORGET ME NOT Eau de Parfum Other
0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
Nonfiction FOR REST Eau de Parfum Other
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nonfiction GENTLE NIGHT Eau de Parfum Other
0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
Nonfiction IN THE SHOWER Eau de Parfum Other
0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
Nonfiction SANTAL CREAM Eau de Parfum Moisturizer
0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
Nonfiction TEARS IN RAIN Eau de Parfum Other
0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
Nonfiction THE GREY Eau de Parfum Other
0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
Dr.Melaxin TX Capsule Body Cream Moisturizer
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nonfiction YOUNG MEMORIES Eau de Parfum Other
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Also listed as

ISOEUGENOL 아이소유제놀

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 Isoeugenol banned in the European Union?

In the EU's CosIng records it is listed as “Restricted” (EU CosIng — Annex III). The maximum allowed is b) 0,02 %. A restricted ingredient is allowed within the stated conditions.

Is Isoeugenol 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 Isoeugenol 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 Isoeugenol used for in cosmetics?

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

What is Isoeugenol called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 아이소유제놀.

Which K-beauty products contain Isoeugenol?

11 products we checked list it, for example Holika Holika Aloe Hydro Formula 96% Soothing Gel 8.45 fl. oz., Nonfiction BOIS d'YLANG Eau de Parfum, Nonfiction FORGET ME NOT Eau de Parfum.

What is the CAS number of Isoeugenol?

CAS 97-54-1; 5932-68-3; 5912-86-7 (from official records).

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