Anise Alcohol
What Anise Alcohol is & what it does
A sweet, floral fragrance compound used in scent blends. It is a labeled fragrance allergen.
Is Anise Alcohol safe?
Anise Alcohol is a fragrance component used in cosmetics and is generally considered safe at the levels used in skincare. It is one of the fragrance allergens that must be labeled in some regions, so fragrance-sensitive skin may want to avoid it or patch test first. For specific concerns, consult a qualified professional.
What does Anise Alcohol do in skincare?
It is used mainly as a fragrance ingredient, contributing a sweet, anise-like scent to a formula. It can also play a minor role in the overall scent balance of a product. In a sunscreen it serves the aroma profile rather than acting as a UV filter.
Is Anise Alcohol natural or synthetic?
Anise Alcohol occurs naturally in anise and some other plant sources, but the version used in cosmetics is often produced synthetically for consistency and purity. Either way the molecule is the same. As it contains no animal-sourced components, it is generally considered suitable for vegan formulas.
Sunscreens with Anise Alcohol
We rate 14 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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Biovitalis Sun Protection Cream
89/100
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SUNdance Matt Fluid SPF 50
87/100
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Ombra Sun Anti-Age Sun Cream SPF 30
87/100
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Isana Q10 Anti-Falten Tagescreme SPF 30
83/100
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Kruidvat Solait Face Bb Cream Spf 30
81/100
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LACURA SPF 50+ Shine Control Face Sun Lotion
80/100
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LACURA Shine Control Sun Face Lotion SPF 50+
80/100
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Nivea Sun Protect &moisture SPF 30
78/100
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Nivea Sun Protect & Moisture Sunscreen Spray SPF 50+
77/100
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LACURA Spf 30 Mattifying Face Cream With Q10
76/100