A minty aroma compound.
What it is
Carvone is the main aroma component of spearmint (L-carvone) and caraway (D-carvone) oils. It gives a minty or caraway taste and scent.
Where it is used
Found in toothpastes, mouthwashes and 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
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
- Perfuming
- Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.
- Flavouring
- Imparting taste and/or flavour to a cosmetic product.
EU regulation
EU · Annex III, entry 3332-methyl-5-(prop- 1-en-2-yl)cyclohex- 2-en-1-one;(5R)- 2-Methyl-5-prop- 1-en-2-ylcyclohex- 2-en-1-one;(5S)- 2-Methyl-5-prop- 1-en-2-ylcyclohex- 2-en-1-one
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EU) 2023/1545
Products with this ingredient (149)
- Sensodyne Extra Whitening · Haleon
- Lifter Gel · Maybelline
- Hydrating Body Mist – Rose & Sweet Almond · ArtDeco
- Mgiełka zapachowa – JUICY MARACUJA Body Mist · Pierre René
- Baume à Lèvres Repulpant SPF 30 · Inglot
- Plumping Lippenbalsam SPF 30 · Inglot
- Plumping Lip Balm SPF 30 · Inglot
- SKINLONGEVITY® Barrier Boosting Serum 50 ML · bareMinerals
- SKINLONGEVITY® Barrier Boosting Serum 30 ML · bareMinerals
- SKINLONGEVITY® Butter Drench Cream · bareMinerals
- SKINLONGEVITY® Hydration Haven Gel Cream · bareMinerals
- SKINLONGEVITY® Barrier Boosting Serum 100 ML · bareMinerals