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 21, 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
L’Oréal
Flower Bomb Nectar
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
L’Oréal
Flowerbomb
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alverde
Flüssigseife Bio-Minze und Bio-Orange
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Alverde
Flüssigseife Bio-Olive & Bio-Orange
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Ellis Brooklyn
FOREVER PISTACHIO Perfume Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Balea
Forming Cream Power Flex
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Nivea Men
Fresh Active
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Beiersdorf AG
Fresh Active Deodorant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Nivea
Fresh Comfort
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Nivea
Fresh Natural 48h
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Suave
Fresh Vibes Berry Bliss Deodorant Stick
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Original Source
fresh water mint and guarana
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Fructis Shampooing fortifiant Vita Boost Fresh
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L’Oréal
Fructis Style [DIS]order
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The Body Shop
Full Iris Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
The Body Shop
Full Magnolia Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
The Body Shop
Full Orange Blossom Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
The Body Shop
Full Rose Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
The Body Shop
Full Ylang Ylang Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Garnier fructis
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L’Oréal
Garnier Ultra Doux Shampooing Détox Thé Vert et 5 Plantes Bienfaisantes
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L’Oréal
Gel douche pamplemousse rose
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Colgate-Palmolive
Gel douche rafraîchissant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives