Ingredient

Hexyl Cinnamal

A fragrance ingredient — an aroma compound (found naturally in chamomile oil) with a soft jasmine-like floral scent — added purely for scent, and one of the fragrance allergens the EU requires to be declared on cosmetic labels (Annex III).

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Temporarily de-puffs and brightens the look of tired skin and under-eyes.

Good to know

Fragrance allergen
One of the fragrance compounds the EU requires to be declared, because a minority of people react to it.

What it does

moderate evidence

Benefits

Adds a soft, jasmine-like floral scent note

Side effects

Can cause allergic contact dermatitis in sensitised people, though the rate is low (patch testing suggests roughly 0.1% react)
Offers no skin-care benefit — it is there for fragrance only