irritant

Cinnamon

Evidencemoderate · Tier 2Irritation riskHighIn products16

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.

The research

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.

Read the research — 2 studies

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.

Products with Cinnamon

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.

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Dermalogica

Dermalogica

Dermalogica Clear Start Cooling Aqua Jelly

Moisturizer – for Dryness, sagging

$26.00

★★★★★4.7(776)

Ideal for

  • StrongDryness
  • RelevantFine lines & wrinkles

Not recommended for

RosaceaPerioral Dermatitis

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

Kate Somerville ExfoliKate on The Glow Kit

Serum – for Acne & breakouts, Blackheads

$35.64

★★★★★4.8(20)

Ideal for

  • ExcellentDryness
  • ExcellentBlackheads
  • ExcellentAcne & breakouts
  • StrongUneven texture

Not recommended for

Atopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPsoriasisMelasmaSeborrheic DermatitisPerioral Dermatitis

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

The Fox Tan Cherry Blush Rapid Warming Balm 150ml

Moisturizer

$26.67150ml · $0.18/ml

★★★★★5.0(8)

Ideal for

  • StrongDryness
  • RelevantFine lines & wrinkles

Not recommended for

Seborrheic DermatitisPerioral DermatitisAtopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPsoriasisMelasma

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

Jouer Cosmetics Essential Lip Enhancer Trio

Serum – for Dryness, Dark spots & hyperpigmentation

$25.07

★★★★★4.0(6)

Ideal for

  • ExcellentDryness
  • RelevantUneven texture
  • RelevantFine lines & wrinkles
  • RelevantDark spots & hyperpigmentation

Not recommended for

Redness & sensitivityAcne & breakoutsSeborrheic DermatitisAtopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPsoriasisMelasmaPerioral Dermatitis

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

Clé de Peau Beauté Protective Day Emulsion 125ml

Moisturizer – for Dryness

$157.94125ml · $1.26/ml

★★★★★5.0(4)

Ideal for

  • ExcellentDryness

Not recommended for

Atopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPsoriasisMelasmaPerioral Dermatitis

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

Ere Perez Ginkgo Micellar Water 300ml

Cleanser – for Dryness

$47.63300ml · $0.16/ml

Ideal for

  • StrongDryness

Not recommended for

Perioral Dermatitis

Ere Perez Ginkgo Micellar Water 300ml is a oil cleanser by Ere Perez. Key ingredients include Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Glycerin.

Product Ingredients (5)

Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely

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Ere Perez

Ere Perez

Ere Perez Ginkgo Micellar Water Tablets

Cleanser – for Dryness

$35.10

Ideal for

  • StrongDryness

Not recommended for

Perioral Dermatitis

Ere Perez Ginkgo Micellar Water Tablets is a oil cleanser by Ere Perez. Key ingredients include Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Glycerin.

Product Ingredients (5)

Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely

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Educational information, not medical advice. Study findings summarise the cited research and may not reflect every formulation.