Benzyl Cinnamate
What Benzyl Cinnamate is & what it does
A sweet, balsamic fragrance compound used in scent blends. It is a labeled fragrance allergen.
What does Benzyl Cinnamate do in skincare?
Benzyl Cinnamate is an aromatic ester used mainly as a fragrance ingredient and can also help fix or round out a scent. In skincare and sunscreen products it contributes a sweet, balsamic aroma. It is typically used in small amounts within a fragrance blend.
Is Benzyl Cinnamate safe in cosmetics?
Benzyl Cinnamate is used as a fragrance material and is recognized as a potential fragrance allergen for some people. Those with fragrance sensitivities may prefer to avoid it or patch test first. If you know you react to scented products, fragrance-free options are a safer choice.
Is Benzyl Cinnamate natural or synthetic?
Benzyl Cinnamate occurs naturally in some balsams and plant resins, but the cosmetic-grade material may also be produced synthetically. The compound is the same regardless of source. Labels do not always state which is used.
Sunscreens with Benzyl Cinnamate
We rate 9 sunscreens that contain it:
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Australian Gold Botanical SPF 50 Mineral Lotion
77/100
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Faces Canada Sun Defense CC Cream
75/100
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Olay Natural White Miracle Fairness BB Cream Fair SPF 15
63/100
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Lacto Calamine SPF 50 Pa++ (kaolin Clay With Lemon Extracts)
63/100
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Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Eventone Suncare Sunscreen Lotion Spf 50
58/100
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Dzintars Sun protection balm "Jūrmala" SPF 30 UVA + UVB
58/100
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Sarah Chapman Skin Insurance SPF 30
54/100
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Sarah Chapman Dynamic Defence SPF 15 Moisturiser
50/100
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L'Oreal Paris Revitalift Anti Wrinkle Firming Day Cream SPF 25
49/100