The main aroma compound of vanilla.
What it is
Vanillin is the compound responsible for the characteristic scent and flavour of vanilla. For cosmetics it is usually produced synthetically or by fermentation and used as a fragrance and flavouring ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in lip balms, toothpastes, perfumes and scented body products.
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.
Vanillin listed separately is part of the scent or flavour, not a skin-care active.
Functions
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
EU regulation
EU · Annex III, entry 3464-Hydroxy- 3-methoxybenz- aldehyde
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EU) 2023/1545
Products with this ingredient (854)
- Gardenia with Shea Butter Hand Cream · Florinda
- Batana Premium Hair Oil · Difeel
- Prodigieuse Hyalu Boost The Smoothing Glow Gel-Cream · Nuxe
- Tender Tonka Eau De Toilette · The Body Shop
- Tender Tonka Fragrance Mist · The Body Shop
- Spa of the World™ Tahitian Tiaré Body Wash · The Body Shop
- Spa of the World™ Bulgarian Peony Body Wash · The Body Shop
- You, Me & Bubble Tea Fragrance Mist · The Body Shop
- You're My Jam Fragrance Mist · The Body Shop
- Velvet Fig & Pistachio Fragrance Mist · The Body Shop
- Aurora Shimmer Body Mist · The Body Shop
- Pumpkin Fragrance Mist · The Body Shop

