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
Tree Hut
Lisa Frank x Tree Hut Ocean Pop Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Lisa Frank x Tree Hut Ocean Pop Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Loreal
Loreal Men Expert
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Cosmia
Lotion apres-rasage activ
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Cosmia
Lotion capillaire
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty And Planet Lait Corps Hydratation Sublime 400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Ellis Brooklyn
LOVE POM Perfume Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Vegamour
Loyalty: UPLIFT Volumizing Styling Foam
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Moroccanoil
Lumière du Jour Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, chemical UV filters
Kenra Professional
Luxe One Leave-In
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Kenra Professional
Luxe Shine Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Kenra Professional
Luxe Shine Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Boy Smells
LYCHEELICIOUS BODY MIST
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
The Body Shop
Mango Body Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Ellis Brooklyn
MARSHMALLOWS Perfume Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Pixi
MatteLast Liquid Lip
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Yves Rocher
Meadow Flower & Heather Shower Gel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Melting Moisture Masque
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Lacura
Men Anti Perspirant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Men+Care Clean Comfort Deodorant Stick
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Men+Care Coastal Cedar Dry Spray Antiperspirant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Men+Care Sport Care Endurance 3-in-1 Shampoo + Conditioner + Body Wash
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Nomad Noe
MERAKI CEDAR - Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Dior
Miss Dior
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters