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
Ellis Brooklyn
MISS STRAWBERRY Perfume Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Ariana Grande Fragrances
MOD Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Origins
Modern Friction Cleansing Oil with Radiance-Boosting White & Purple Rice
Lists fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters
Olaplex
MOISTURIZE AND MEND LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER FULL SIZE
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
MOISTURIZE AND MEND LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER TRAVEL SIZE
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Burt’s Bees
Moisturizing Lip Balm
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, carmine (from insects), coconut derivatives
Unilever
Mon coffret douceur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Odacite
Montana Harvest Hemp + Sea Buckthorn Omega Oil Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens
Tree Hut
Moonlight Glow Balancing Body Oil
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Nomad Noe
MOONWAKE TUBEROSE - Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Humble
Moroccan Rose Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Unilever
Motionsense active shield
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Dermalogica
Multi Active Toner
Toner · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Dermalogica
Multivitamin Power Recovery Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, retinoid, essential oils
Nair
Nair Sensitive Hair Removal Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Colgate
Natural Extracts Reinforced Defense
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Mitchum
Natural Power Gel Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Caudalie
Natural Salicylic Acid Pore Minimizing Toner
Toner · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Yves Rocher
Nature Bois de cèdre et Citron vert
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Ellis Brooklyn
NEW CRUSH Perfume Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Nivea Men
Nivea Men - Fresh Active
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Nivea
Nivea Men Fresh Active
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Nivea Sun After Sun
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Nivea
Nivea sun doposole hydrate
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones