Very Disliked
Hexyl Cinnamal
Fragrance
Fragrances are the ingredients in your skincare that either neutralize bad scents or are used to make a product smell good. Fragrances come in 3 forms: synthetic, natural, or essential oils.
EU Allergen
A list of the most-known allergic substances from the European Union's Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.
May cause Irritation
These ingredients are considered potential irritants, meaning they can cause irritation - but not necessarily for everyone. Everyone’s skin is different, so what bothers one person’s skin may be completely fine for someone else.
Explained
Hexyl Cinnamal is a fragrance ingredient with a similar scent to jasmine. It can be naturally found in chamomile essential oil.
This ingredient is a known EU allergen and may sensitize the skin. The EU requires this ingredient to be listed separately on an ingredients list.
Hexyl Cinnamal is not water soluble but is soluble in oils.
See all 4,251 products with Hexyl Cinnamal
Users who like it
3%
Users who avoid it
97%
What it does
Perfuming
A substance that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor, especially a volatile liquid distilled from flowers or preparedsynthetically.
Prevalence
Somewhat common
Percentage of products that contain it
5%
Top categories
Haircare
Moisturizers
Makeup
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 25%
References
Products with Hexyl Cinnamal
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
40233
INCI Name
HEXYL CINNAMAL
EC #
 202-983-3/639-566-4
All Functions
Perfuming
