Amyl Cinnamal
What Amyl Cinnamal is & what it does
A floral, jasmine-like fragrance compound used to perfume formulas. It is a labeled fragrance allergen.
What does Amyl Cinnamal do in skincare?
Amyl Cinnamal is a fragrance ingredient with a sweet, floral, jasmine-like scent. In skincare and sunscreen products it is used to add or shape the smell rather than to treat the skin. It is one of the fragrance allergens that must be listed by name on EU labels.
Is Amyl Cinnamal safe?
Amyl Cinnamal is a commonly used fragrance ingredient considered acceptable at the low levels permitted in cosmetics. However, it is a recognized fragrance allergen, so some people with fragrance-sensitive skin may react to it. If you are prone to fragrance allergies, look for products that omit it.
Is Amyl Cinnamal natural or synthetic?
The Amyl Cinnamal used in cosmetics is generally produced synthetically to ensure consistency, though similar cinnamal-type aroma compounds also occur in nature. As a labeled allergen, it is included specifically for its scent.
Sunscreens with Amyl Cinnamal
We rate 41 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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Holidermie Cell Defense SPF 50
89/100
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Frezyderm Active Sun Screen Face Fluid SPF 50+
88/100
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Frezyderm Ac-norm Sun Screen Fluid Tinted SPF 50+
88/100
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Lancôme Uv Expert Aqua Gel Spf 50 Pa++++
82/100
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Clarins Sun Wrinkle Control Cream High Protection Uvb/Uva 30
80/100
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Frudia Sunblock Ultra Uv Shield Sun Essence Spf 50+
79/100
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Frezyderm Active Sun Screen Tinted Face Cream SPF 50+
79/100
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Melano CC ® UV Milk SPF 50
79/100
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Darling Glowy Face Cream Spf 50+
78/100
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Frudia What's Wrong Help Cicaderm Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++
77/100