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
Grown Alchemist
Tomorrowland Hand + Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Ole Henriksen
Touch Retexturizing Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Soap & Glory
Travel Size Face Soap And Clarity Facial Wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Travel Size PreCleanse
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
fresh
Travel Size Sugar Strawberry Exfoliating Face Wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
AVON
TREKKING
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Tree Hut
Tropic Glow Body Oil
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Dove
Tropical Fresh Advanced Dry Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Dove
Turmeric Milk & Lemon Drop Plant Milk Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Turmeric Milk & Lemon Drop Plant Milk Cleansing Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
R+Co
TURNTABLE Curl Defining Crème
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Twinkling Tulip Moisturizing Body Oil
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing Détox Thé Vert & 5 Plantes
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
UltraLift Nuit Soin anti-rides raffermissant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones, salicylic acid
Nomad Noe
UNTAMED NEROLI - Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Vegamour
UPLIFT Volumizing Styling Foam
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
L’Oréal
UVSKI Moyenne 20 SPF
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Henkel
Vademecum Homéophytol
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens
Ellis Brooklyn
VANILLA MAN Eau De Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Ellis Brooklyn
VANILLA RICE Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Ellis Brooklyn
VANILLA SIN Perfume Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Sana Jardin
Venus Of Verbena Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
The Body Shop
Vitamin C Concealer
Concealer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
100% Pure
Vitamin C Glow Max Bright Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils