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
b&bw champange toast body cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
L’Oréal
Baby Lips Electro Strike a Rose
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Maybelline
Baby Lips Lip Makeup Crystal Moisturizing Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Maybelline
Baby Lips Moisturizing Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Bad
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
DM
Balea Sensitive Men Deo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Maui Moisture
Bamboo fibers shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Ole Henriksen
Banana Bright Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Ole Henriksen
Barrier Booster Orange Ferment Vitamin C Essence
Toner · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Le Labo
Basil BODY CREAM
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Le Labo
Basil SHOWER GEL
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Bath and Body Works Sugar Plum Swirl Body Lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
bath ane and body soap
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Bath therapy - delighting blend
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Batiste
Batiste Original Droogshampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Clarins
Baume super hydratant Clarins Men
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
Hempz
Beauty Actives Citrus Sunrise Moisturizing Body Lotion with Guarana + Caffeine
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Hempz
Beauty Actives Serene Waters Moisturizing Body Lotion with Calming Magnesium
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Sana Jardin
Berber Blonde Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Soapbox
Bergamot + Citrus Aluminum Free Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Black Musk Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
The Body Shop
Black Musk Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
The Body Shop
Black Musk Eau De Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
The Body Shop
Black Musk Perfume Oil
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens