Snapshot
- Overview
- A cinnamon-scented fragrance ingredient that can trigger sensitivity.
- Category
- Fragrance
- Type
- Fragrance
Cinnamyl Alcohol
Cinnamyl alcohol is an aromatic compound occurring in cinnamon oils and used in cosmetics and personal care as a fragrance material. It gives a warm, spicy-floral note and is often kept at low levels because of allergen-labeling requirements.
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Our take
Is Cinnamyl Alcohol a Good Ingredient?
Adds a warm, spicy-floral scent but is a known fragrance allergen with a higher risk of sensitization and irritation, especially for sensitive skin. Typically best at low concentrations to balance scent with tolerability. Limited proof of benefit weighed against the risk keeps it at Fair.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Gives products a cozy, aromatic touch that can make daily use more enjoyable and help mask unwanted base odors. Those with fragrance sensitivities may prefer patch testing.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Used to scent perfumes, body lotions, and hair conditioners; also appears at low levels in soaps and shower gels.
Before you use it
Safety
Can cause irritation or allergic contact dermatitis in susceptible individuals; patch testing is advisable for sensitive users. In the EU, it requires allergen labeling when above 0.001% in leave‑on and 0.01% in rinse‑off products.
Products with Cinnamyl Alcohol
