Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone is a perfuming and skin conditioning ingredient. It’s in 822 products on Poliage, most often fragrance, deodorant and hair styling. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Fragrance allergens (EU 26).
Updated October 26, 2026
In plain English
A violet-like scent compound. EU labels must list it above a set level.
What it does
Contains Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone: perfuming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 39665, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Nivea
Shampooing soin douceur hydra douceur
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Shea Body Lotion
Body lotion · 200ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L’Oréal
Shea Nourishing Body Butter
Moisturizer · 192g · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Not Your Mother’s
Shine + Protect Spray
Hair styling · 4.0 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, silicones
Unilever
Shower Fresh
75 ml · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Moroccanoil
Shower Gel Soleil de Tanger
Body wash · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Si
50ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Dr. Squatch
Sierra Storm Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
Simply Ageless Skin Blurring Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Skin Firming Nourishing Hydration Body Lotion
Body lotion · 16.9 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Palmolive
Skin Garden Violette & Miel
100 g · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Asda
Sleep & Relax Bath Soak
500ml · Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Smoothing Lotion
Hair styling · 10.2 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Julep
So Appealing Wipe-Off Lip Tint
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Beiersdorf
Soft Crème de soin hydratante
50ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Nivea
Soft Moisturizing Cream For Face Body & Hands
Moisturizer · 0.81 g · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Nivéa
Soin de jour
50 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Cosmia
Soin démêlant technique color
0.25 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters
Rituals
Soin lavant solide cheveux et corps
100 g · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Tocca
Solid Perfume Stella
Fragrance · 0.15 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
L’Oréal
Spa wisdom Maroc Brume dernière touche fleur d’oranger
100 mL · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Axe
Sport Blast Re-Energising 2-in-1 Body & Hair Shower Gel
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Spray protecteur hydratant 10 faible
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Spray transparent protection invisible 30 haute
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
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