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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
White Truffle Double Serum All-In-One Multi BalmMoisturizer
d'Alba
White Truffle Double Serum All-In-One Multi Balm
White Truffle First Spray SerumSerum
d'Alba
White Truffle First Spray Serum
Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF50+Sunscreen
COSRX
Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF50+