Allyl Caproate
What Allyl Caproate is & what it does
Allyl Caproate, also known as allyl hexanoate, is a fragrance ester with a fruity, pineapple-like odor. In cosmetics it is used in small amounts as a fragrance component to give products a pleasant scent. It has no skincare benefit on its own and serves a purely sensory role in a formula. As with other fragrance materials, it is used at low levels within accepted guidelines.
What is Allyl Caproate?
Allyl Caproate, also called allyl hexanoate, is a fragrance ester with a fruity, pineapple-like smell. It is used in cosmetics purely as a scent component.
What does Allyl Caproate do in a product?
It is a fragrance ingredient added in small amounts to give a product a pleasant fruity aroma. It has no skincare benefit of its own and plays a sensory role only.
Is Allyl Caproate safe?
As a fragrance material it is used at low levels within accepted guidelines, and no concerns are flagged here. People sensitive to fragrance in general may wish to keep that in mind.
Sunscreens with Allyl Caproate
We rate 5 sunscreens that contain it:
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Elizabeth Arden Pro Triple Protection Factor Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion
84/100
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EVER Skincare Daylight Radiance Tinted Moisturizer SPF 32
83/100
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Jason Kids Sunscreen SPF 45
66/100
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Jason Family Natural Sunscreen Spf45
66/100
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Thinkbaby SPF 30 Sunscreen Stick
58/100