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
Unilever
Black Vanilla
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Innersense
Blissful Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Blistex
Blistex Lippenpflege Lip Infusions Hydration
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Orkla
Bliw Kök Kjøkken Keittio
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Blue Lavender
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
The Body Shop
Blue Musk Zest Anti-Perspirant Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
L’Oréal
Body Intensive 7 Days Lait Fluide Hydratant L-Bifidus + Aloe Vera
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Cien
Body Lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
Maison Louis Marie
Body Lotion - No.09 Vallée de Farney
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Sachajuan
BODY LOTION GINGER FLOWER
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Moroccanoil
Body Lotion Oud Minéral
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Sachajuan
BODY LOTION SHINY CITRUS
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Moroccanoil
Body Lotion Spa Du Maroc
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
L’Oréal
Body Tonic Lait hydratant fermeté
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Andalou Naturals
Brightening Meyer Lemon + Vitamin C Creamy Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Kopari
Brightening Silk Body Cream
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Fekkai
Brilliant Gloss Glass Hair Anti-Frizz Oil Serum
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Fekkai
Brilliant Glossing Styling Crème
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Cien
Bronceador bifásico 30
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Bronze Effect Lait nourrissant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Brut
Brut a/r 100 oceans
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Brut
Brut a/r 100 original
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Unilever
Brut a/shave 100ml musc
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Brut
Brut attr tot as 100ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters