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Fragrance ingredient

Hexyl Cinnamal

A synthetic jasmine-scented aldehyde and one of the 26 EU-regulated fragrance allergens, requiring label disclosure above defined concentration thresholds in cosmetics.

Also known as: hexyl cinnamaldehyde, alpha-hexylcinnamaldehyde

fragrant

Benefits

  • ✓Contributes a sweet, jasmine-like floral fragrance note

Watch for

  • ⚠One of the 26 original EU-regulated fragrance allergens (EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex III); must be labeled above 0.001% in leave-on and 0.01% in rinse-off products
  • ⚠Retained in the expanded EU allergen list under Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 effective July 2026
  • ⚠Sensitization risk for fragrance-allergic individuals; patch testing recommended for reactive skin
At a glance
CategoryFragrance
IrritancyModerate–high
Beginner-friendlyYes
In your routine

Generally well-tolerated and easy to layer.

Found in 13 products
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Products with Hexyl Cinnamal

CC CrèmeTreatment
Erborian
CC Crème
Glow Tonic Exfoliating TonerToner
Pixi
Glow Tonic Exfoliating Toner
1899 Single EssenceEssence
Donginbi
1899 Single Essence
Moisturizer
d'Alba
White Truffle Double Serum All-In-One Multi Balm
Serum
d'Alba
White Truffle First Spray Serum
Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF50+Sunscreen
COSRX
Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF50+