An aniseed-flavoured aroma compound.
What it is
Anethole is the main aroma component of anise, star anise and fennel oils. It is used to flavour and scent products.
Where it is used
Found mainly in toothpastes and mouthwashes; also in fragrances.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
Functions
- Denaturant
- Rendering cosmetics unpalatable. Mostly added to cosmetics containing ethyl alcohol to make it unsuitable for ingestion.
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
EU regulation
EU · Annex III, entry 3291-Methoxy-4-(1E)- 1-propen-1-yl- benzene (trans- Anethole)
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EU) 2023/1545
Products with this ingredient (166)
- You're My Jam Fragrance Mist · The Body Shop
- Whipped Matcha & White Chocolate Fragrance Mist · The Body Shop
- I Heart Revolution Midnight Cherry Twist Duo Lip Oil & Shimmer Gloss · Revolution
- Revolution Candy Glam Lip Oil & Highlight Duo · Revolution
- Revolution Pop Mini Lip Oil & Blush Duo · Revolution
- Jumbo Pure Greek Olive Body Cream Almond Cocoon 400ML · KORRES
- Eau de Toilette Ionian Blue · KORRES
- Body Milk Citrus · KORRES
- Hydrating Body Mist – Rose & Sweet Almond · ArtDeco
- Hand Nourishing Cream – Dragonfruit · ArtDeco
- Silnie regenerujący krem do rąk · Eveline Cosmetics
- Ujędrniający żel-balsam samoopalający · Eveline Cosmetics