Citral
Citral is a perfuming and flavouring ingredient. It’s in 762 products on Poliage, most often fragrance, hair styling and body lotion. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Fragrance allergens (EU 26).
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
A lemon-scented compound found in lemongrass and lemon oils. EU labels must list it above a set level.
What it does
Contains Citral: flavouring
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Citral: perfuming
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 32857, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Citral
Inika Organic
Certified Organic Liquid Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Inika Organic
Certified Organic Sheer Coverage Concealer
Concealer · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
R+Co
CHAINMAIL Thermal Protection Styling Spray 450°F Protection
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Bath and Body Works
Champagne toast body lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
The Body Shop
Chinese Ginseng & Rice Clarifying Polishing Mask
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Three Wishes Productions
CHRISTINA AGUILERA No. 1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters
L’Occitane
Citrus Verbena Stick Deodorant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Boy Smells
CITRUSH BODY MIST
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Boy Smells
CITRUSH PERFUME
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Boy Smells
CITRUSH SNIFF + SPRAY
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
L’Oréal
Clarify
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Murad
Clarifying Toner for Acne–Prone Skin
Toner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Clarins
Clarins Men Anti-rides fermeté
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Clarins
ClarinsMen Lotion Après-Rasage
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates
Clarins
ClarinsMen Shampooing Douche
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Clarins
ClarinsMen Stick Anti-Transpirant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Beiersdorf
Classic Care - soin des lèvres
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Fekkai
Clean Stylers Flexible Hold Hairspray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones
Fekkai
Clean Stylers Volume Lock Hairspray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters
Garnier
Clearly Brighter Anti-Sun Damage* Daily Moisturizer SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid
Tree Hut
Coco Colada Whipped Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Herbivore
COCO ROSE Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Ellis Brooklyn
COCOA BLANCO Perfume Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Shea Moisture
Coconut and hibiscus antiperspirant deoderant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones