irritant
Contains cinnamaldehyde, one of the top 10 fragrance allergens worldwide. Causes both irritant and allergic contact dermatitis. Common in "natural" and "organic" products. Cinnamal is also an EU-mandated fragrance allergen declaration. Can trigger perioral dermatitis flares.
Cinnamon is a irritant backed by a moderate body of supporting evidence (evidence tier 2 of 4). We track 2 studies for it, 1 reporting a positive effect.
Contact Dermatitis · 2004 · observational
Case report of allergic contact dermatitis caused by cinnamon used as an odour-neutralizing agent in shoe insoles, with sensitization confirmed by positive patch testing, illustrating cinnamon's potential as a contact allergen/irritant in consumer products.
Oral Diseases · 2013 · review
Review of oral adverse reactions to cinnamon-flavoured products: cinnamaldehyde (with cinnamic acid and cinnamon oil) is a recognized contact allergen causing contact stomatitis and perioral/mucosal reactions, supporting cinnamon's potential to provoke contact and perioral irritation in sensitized individuals.
In 16 products — most often moisturizers (6), serums (6), cleansers (3), from $25.07 to $157.94. Set up a profile to rank these for your skin. Click any product to learn more.
Dermalogica
Dermalogica Clear Start Cooling Aqua Jelly
Moisturizer – for Dryness, sagging
$26.00
Ideal for
Caution
May aggravate: Rosacea (Citrus Oils); Perioral Dermatitis (Cinnamon and Fluoride)
Dermalogica
Dermalogica Clear Start Cooling Aqua Jelly
Moisturizer – for Dryness, sagging
$26.00
Ideal for
Caution
May aggravate: Rosacea (Citrus Oils); Perioral Dermatitis (Cinnamon and Fluoride)
Dermalogica Clear Start Cooling Aqua Jelly is a basic moisturiser by Dermalogica. Key ingredients include Water, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid.
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Kate Somerville
Kate Somerville ExfoliKate on The Glow Kit
Serum – for Acne & breakouts, Blackheads
$35.64
Ideal for
Not recommended for
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol and Glyceryl Stearate); Perioral Dermatitis (Cinnamon)
Kate Somerville
Kate Somerville ExfoliKate on The Glow Kit
Serum – for Acne & breakouts, Blackheads
$35.64
Ideal for
Not recommended for
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol and Glyceryl Stearate); Perioral Dermatitis (Cinnamon)
Kate Somerville ExfoliKate on The Glow Kit is a retinoid treatment by Kate Somerville. Key ingredients include Lactic Acid, Silica, Cetearyl Alcohol.
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The Fox Tan
The Fox Tan Cherry Blush Rapid Warming Balm 150ml
Moisturizer
$26.67150ml · $0.18/ml
Ideal for
Not recommended for
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Cetearyl Alcohol, Jojoba Oil, Argan Oil and Sweet Almond Oil); Perioral Dermatitis (Cinnamon and Fragrance); Psoriasis (Fragrance); Melasma (Fragrance)
The Fox Tan
The Fox Tan Cherry Blush Rapid Warming Balm 150ml
Moisturizer
$26.67150ml · $0.18/ml
Ideal for
Not recommended for
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Cetearyl Alcohol, Jojoba Oil, Argan Oil and Sweet Almond Oil); Perioral Dermatitis (Cinnamon and Fragrance); Psoriasis (Fragrance); Melasma (Fragrance)
The Fox Tan Cherry Blush Rapid Warming Balm 150ml is a skincare product by The Fox Tan. Key ingredients include Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin.
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Jouer Cosmetics
Jouer Cosmetics Essential Lip Enhancer Trio
Serum – for Dryness, Dark spots & hyperpigmentation
$25.07
Ideal for
Not recommended for
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Jojoba Oil, Shea Butter, Ethylhexyl Palmitate and Cetearyl Alcohol); Psoriasis (Lactic Acid and Fragrance); Melasma (Fragrance); Perioral Dermatitis (Fragrance and Cinnamon)
Jouer Cosmetics
Jouer Cosmetics Essential Lip Enhancer Trio
Serum – for Dryness, Dark spots & hyperpigmentation
$25.07
Ideal for
Not recommended for
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Jojoba Oil, Shea Butter, Ethylhexyl Palmitate and Cetearyl Alcohol); Psoriasis (Lactic Acid and Fragrance); Melasma (Fragrance); Perioral Dermatitis (Fragrance and Cinnamon)
Jouer Cosmetics Essential Lip Enhancer Trio is a exfoliant by Jouer Cosmetics. Key ingredients include Jojoba Oil, Shea Butter, Octinoxate.
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Clé de Peau Beauté
Clé de Peau Beauté Protective Day Emulsion 125ml
Moisturizer – for Dryness
$157.94125ml · $1.26/ml
Ideal for
Not recommended for
Caution
May aggravate: Perioral Dermatitis (Petrolatum, Cinnamon and Fragrance)
Clé de Peau Beauté
Clé de Peau Beauté Protective Day Emulsion 125ml
Moisturizer – for Dryness
$157.94125ml · $1.26/ml
Ideal for
Not recommended for
Caution
May aggravate: Perioral Dermatitis (Petrolatum, Cinnamon and Fragrance)
Clé de Peau Beauté Protective Day Emulsion 125ml is a antioxidant serum by Clé de Peau Beauté. Key ingredients include Water, Alcohol Denat, Octocrylene.
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Ere Perez
Ere Perez Ginkgo Micellar Water 300ml
Cleanser – for Dryness
$47.63300ml · $0.16/ml
Caution
May aggravate: Perioral Dermatitis (Cinnamon)
Ere Perez
Ere Perez Ginkgo Micellar Water 300ml
Cleanser – for Dryness
$47.63300ml · $0.16/ml
Caution
May aggravate: Perioral Dermatitis (Cinnamon)
Ere Perez Ginkgo Micellar Water 300ml is a oil cleanser by Ere Perez. Key ingredients include Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Glycerin.
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Ere Perez
Ere Perez Ginkgo Micellar Water Tablets
Cleanser – for Dryness
$35.10
Caution
May aggravate: Perioral Dermatitis (Cinnamon)
Ere Perez
Ere Perez Ginkgo Micellar Water Tablets
Cleanser – for Dryness
$35.10
Caution
May aggravate: Perioral Dermatitis (Cinnamon)
Ere Perez Ginkgo Micellar Water Tablets is a oil cleanser by Ere Perez. Key ingredients include Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Glycerin.
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