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
Dr. Squatch
Conditioning Beard Oil & Cologne Glacial Falls
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Dr. Squatch
Conditioning Beard Oil & Cologne Woodland Pine
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
It Cosmetics
Confidence in Your Beauty Sleep Night Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Gillette
Cool Wave
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Cosmia
Cosmia - eau de parfum - cosmia amour - pour femme - 100 ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Cosmia
Cosmia - eau de parfum - cosmia esprit - pour homme - 100 ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Cosmia
Cosmia - eau de parfum - cosmia sauvage - pour homme - 100 ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Cosmia
Cosmia - eau de parfum - cosmia toujours - pour femme - 100 ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Cosmia
Cosmia - eau de toilette - fresh - 100 ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Cosmia
Cosmia eau de toilette - freshness 100ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Cosmia
Cosmia Flower Spirit 3 pcs Gift set
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
country Apple lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Deliplus
Crema anticelulítica
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Cien
Crema de dia Rosa Mosqueta
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Unilever
Crema facial
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Yves Rocher
Crème mains Clémentine & Epices édition limitée
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Roger & Gallet
Crème mains et ongles Rose
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Dermophil
Crème mains réparateur intense formule indienne
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Rituals
Crème pour le corps Rice milk & cherry blossom
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Aldi
Cremeseife - Olive & Aloe Vera
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Boy Smells
CUC BODY MIST
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Yves Rocher
Cuir Vetiver
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
SHEGLAM
Cupid’s Charm Glossy Shine Strong Styling Stick
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives