Function of Ingredients at the End of the List

The ingredients you mentioned (hexyl cinnamal, linalool, citronellol, and limonene) are commonly found at the end of ingredient lists in skincare products because they function as fragrance components or scent substances.

Their primary role is to add a pleasant smell to the product, masking the scent of other raw materials or creating a desired aromatic profile. They do not typically provide direct benefits to the skin itself.

Each of these ingredients contributes a specific note to the overall fragrance:

• Hexyl cinnamal: Often provides a jasmine-like floral scent.
• Linalool: Has a light, floral, slightly spicy scent, often associated with freesia.
• Citronellol: Typically has a rose-like or geranium-like floral scent.
• Limonene: Is a cyclic terpene with a strong citrus scent.

Their placement at the end of the ingredient list indicates they are present in lower concentrations, which is typical for fragrance ingredients. This is also relevant for regulatory purposes, as these specific fragrance allergens must be listed individually if present above certain thresholds, even if they are part of a larger "Fragrance" or "Parfum" blend.

As the staff reply correctly pointed out, these are indeed fragrance components used for scenting the product.