Ingredients question
isitbannedintheuk.co.uk · Answer card
Yes. Lilial (butylphenyl methylpropional), a fragrance ingredient, is banned in cosmetics across the UK. In Great Britain the ban started on 15 October 2022, and old stock could be sold until 15 December 2022. In Northern Ireland it has been banned since 1 March 2022.
England, Wales, Scotland
Banned since 15 October 2022Lilial is on the list of substances cosmetics must not contain, under its chemical name 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (Annex II, entry 1666). Its old entry on the restricted list was removed at the same time.
Follows EU cosmetics rules
Banned since 1 March 2022The EU added the same substance to its banned list (Annex II, entry 1666) from 1 March 2022.
| Where | Rule starts | Old stock: placed on the market | Old stock: last date to be sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Britain | 15 October 2022 | Before 15 October 2022 | Until 15 December 2022 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 March 2022 | Not allowed from 1 March 2022 | Not allowed from 1 March 2022 |
All transition periods have ended, so lilial shouldn't be in cosmetics on sale anywhere in the UK.
2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde
Notwithstanding the amendments in regulation 3(3), (4), (5), (7) and (8) cosmetic products that are placed on the market prior to 15th October 2022 can be made available on the market until 15th December 2022.
This page is about legal status only. A product being allowed doesn't mean it's right for your skin, and a product being banned doesn't tell you how risky an old bottle at home is. If you're worried about a reaction, speak to a pharmacist or GP.
isitbannedintheuk.co.uk/rules/lilial/ · Last checked 2 November 2026
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