Cinnamyl Alcohol
What Cinnamyl Alcohol is & what it does
A sweet, balsamic fragrance compound used in scent blends. It is a recognized fragrance allergen.
Is Cinnamyl Alcohol safe?
Cinnamyl Alcohol is used in cosmetics mainly as a fragrance ingredient and is permitted for that use, though it is one of the fragrance allergens that must be declared on labels in some regions. It can cause sensitization or allergic reactions in some people. Those with fragrance sensitivities may prefer to avoid it.
What does Cinnamyl Alcohol do in skincare?
Cinnamyl Alcohol is primarily a fragrance component, contributing a sweet, slightly floral and balsamic scent. It is generally present at low levels for its aroma rather than for any skin-care benefit. It can also help round out the overall fragrance of a product.
Is Cinnamyl Alcohol natural or synthetic?
Cinnamyl Alcohol occurs naturally in cinnamon, balsams, and some other plants, and it can also be made synthetically. Cosmetic suppliers may use either source, and the synthetic form is chemically identical to the natural one. The label generally does not distinguish between the two.
Sunscreens with Cinnamyl Alcohol
We rate 30 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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Polysianes Fluide Velouté Très Haute Protection Visage Spf 50
86/100
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LACURA Leche Solar Spray Niños SPF 50+
84/100
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Frezyderm Active Sun Screen Tinted Face Cream SPF 50+
79/100
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Youth Lab Daily Sunscreen Cream SPF 50 All Skin Types, Sensitive Dehydrated Skin
77/100
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Youth Lab Daily Sunscreen Cream Normal/Dry Skin Spf50
76/100
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Nivea Sun Kids Swim & Play Sun Lotion (150 Ml) Sunscreen With Spf 50+,
71/100
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Black Up Facial Sun Cream Spf 30
69/100