Vanillin
What Vanillin is & what it does
A vanilla-scented fragrance compound that adds a warm, sweet note. It is used to perfume formulas and can occasionally sensitize.
What does Vanillin do in skincare?
Vanillin is the main aromatic compound responsible for the scent of vanilla, and in cosmetics it is used mainly as a fragrance ingredient. It gives products a sweet vanilla note and may also contribute mild antioxidant character.
Is Vanillin safe in skincare?
Vanillin is a widely used fragrance ingredient that is generally well tolerated at the levels found in cosmetics. As with fragrance compounds in general, some people with very sensitive or fragrance-reactive skin may prefer to avoid it, so patch testing can help.
Is Vanillin natural or synthetic?
Vanillin can be either natural or synthetic. It occurs naturally in vanilla beans, but most cosmetic vanillin is produced synthetically or through fermentation, and the synthetic and natural molecules are chemically the same.
Sunscreens with Vanillin
We rate 34 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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Bilboa Ohi Vita-mina Crema Viso SPF 50+, Con Multivitamina
91/100
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Valquer Crema Facial Hydra Sunscreen SPF 50+ Protección 360º Hidratante Y Antiedad
90/100
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Avene SPF 50+ Ultra Fluid Radiance
87/100
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Nivea Sun Protect & Moisture Invisible Finish SPF 50+
86/100
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Zorina Mast Losion Za Sunčanje SPF 50
84/100
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Bare Republic Mineral Spf Sport Sunscreen Lotion
82/100
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Tarte Tarteguard Mineral Powder Sunscreen Broad Spectrum Spf 30
81/100
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Bare Republic Mineral Sunscreen Lotion Sport Spf 50
79/100
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Bare Republic Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 70
78/100
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Lirene Sun Kids Photostable Sun Protection Milk For Kids With Vanilla Scent SPF 50
75/100