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
Kopari
Passion Fruit Sorbet Hair & Body Fragrance Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Nivea
patchs ultra purifiants
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Ellis Brooklyn
PEACHES Perfume Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Kopari
Performance Plus Aluminum-Free Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
alverde Naturkosmetik
Pflanzenölseife Bio-Verveine Normale Haut
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Phyto Nature Lifting Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
True Botanicals
Phyto-Retinol Anti-Aging Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
True Botanicals
Phyto-Retinol Clinical Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Dove
Pineapple & Passion Fruit Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Pink Champagne Hydraglow Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Tree Hut
Pink Champagne Hydraglow Body Serum
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
The Body Shop
Pink Grapefruit Body Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
L’Oréal
pink grapefruit shower gel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
The Body Shop
Pink Grapefruit Shower Gel
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Kopari
Pink Guava Hair & Body Fragrance Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Kopari
Pink Peony Hair & Body Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Ellis Brooklyn
PLUM TONIC Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Caudalie
Pore Purifying Gel Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Thayers
Pore Refining Toner Pads with Witch Hazel & Salicylic Acid
Toner · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Powerbright Dark Spot Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Precleanse Balm
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
belif
Problem Solution Cleansing Foam
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
R+Co
PROPER MOLDING PASTE
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nomad Noe
PROPHETIC SAFFRON - Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol