Farnesol
Farnesol is a fragrance ingredient used in skincare. It's found in 42 products in our database, making it a moderately popular ingredient.
What it does
Added scent
Who it's best for
Those who enjoy scented products — skip if sensitive.
- People who find a pleasant scent enhances their skincare experience
- Those without known fragrance sensitivities or allergies
- Not recommended for reactive, eczema-prone, or highly sensitive skin
Works well with
- +Softens and smooths(emollient)
- +Draws in moisture(humectant)
Use caution with
- !Works on your skin(active)Fragrance combined with strong actives may increase the chance of irritation, especially for sensitive skin.
42 products
Added scent
Best products with Farnesol
Top products with Farnesol
Firming Bakuchi Anti-Aging Serum with Peptides and Retinol Alternative
Alpha Beta® On The Spot Eliminator 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Gel
Korean Mini Yuja Brightening Sleeping Mask & Moisturizer with Vitamin C and Niacinamide
Skin Smoothing Cream
Moisturizing Cream - Normal skin
Alpha Beta® 2% BHA + Breakout Solution
Baume calmant 2 en 1 après rasage + soin visage
Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30
Reve de Miel Ultra-Comforting Face Cream
AHA Pore & Blackhead Exfoliator Multitasking Treatment Stick
Camellia Nut Facial Hydrating Cream
Baume apaisant, Après rasage + Soin visage, 2 en 1
Signature Nourishing Facial Mask with Squalane
Daily Brightening Mineral Face Sunscreen, SPF 50+ with Saffron for Dark Spots and Squalane for Moisture
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Hello Mirror guess my age
Tonique Confort Hydrating Facial Toner
Plant Stem Cell Retinol Alternative Firming Serum
Crème réparatrice aloe vera 70%
Crème visage Protection 100% Minérale SPF 50+
Frequently asked questions
What does Farnesol do in skincare?
Farnesol is classified as "added scent" in skincare formulations. Added scent.
Is Farnesol safe for sensitive skin?
Farnesol 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 Farnesol?
42 products in our database contain Farnesol. The highest-rated is RANAVAT Firming Bakuchi Anti-Aging Serum with Peptides and Retinol Alternative scoring 9.6/9.8.
Can I use Farnesol every day?
If you tolerate fragrance without irritation, daily use in your products is generally fine. If you notice any redness or sensitivity, consider fragrance-free alternatives.
Related ingredients
- *Linalool. *Natural Constituent Of Essential Oils Listed
- 1G , Teinture De Benjoin Du Laos 0
- Alpha Isomethyl Ionone. Citronellol. Geranid. Isoevgerd Benzyl Benzoate. Benz/ Salicylate 00 Not Use If Pu Are Hypersensitive To One Of The Ngredients
- Alpha-Isomethyl 1Onone
- Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone Sodium Benzoate
- Aroma: Arôme Naturel
Compare with
- Farnesol vs *Linalool. *Natural Constituent Of Essential Oils Listed
- Farnesol vs 1G , Teinture De Benjoin Du Laos 0
- Farnesol vs Alpha Isomethyl Ionone. Citronellol. Geranid. Isoevgerd Benzyl Benzoate. Benz/ Salicylate 00 Not Use If Pu Are Hypersensitive To One Of The Ngredients
- Farnesol vs Alpha-Isomethyl 1Onone