Hydroxycitronellal
Hydroxycitronellal is a perfuming ingredient. It’s in 435 products on Poliage, most often fragrance, hair styling and conditioner. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Fragrance allergens (EU 26).
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
A lily-of-the-valley scent compound. EU labels must list it above a set level.
What it does
Contains Hydroxycitronellal: perfuming
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 34491, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Hydroxycitronellal
Head & Shoulders
2 en 1 suave y manejable
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
DOLCE&GABBANA
3 L’IMPERATRICE Eau de Toilette
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Unilever
Active Fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Dove
Advanced Care Cool Essentials Antiperspirant Deodorant Stick
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Advanced Care Lavender Fresh Antiperspirant Dry Spray
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Advanced Care Waterlily & Sakura Blossom Antiperspirant Stick
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
Adventure anti-perspirant/anti-transpirant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Lalin sun
After sun care
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
ahava deadsea water mineral hand cream spring blossom
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
Instituto Español
Aloe Vera, body cream / Crema corporal
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Aluminum Free Deodorant Spray Lavender & Vanilla
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
head & shoulders
ANTI-DANDRUFF SHAMPOO
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Ellis Brooklyn
APPLE LOVE Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
love beauty and planet
argan oil & lavander lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
L’Oréal
Arginine resist X3 - Traitement renforçateur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
L’Oréal
Arginine resist X3 shampooing renforçateur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
R+Co
ATLANTIS Moisturizing B5 Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
R+Co
ATLANTIS Moisturizing B5 Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Aurora Nights Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Avon organist Apple cider vinegar
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Innersense
Awaken Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe bs 200ml gold skyline fr
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Axe
Axe bs provocation 100ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Axe
AXE Coffret Provocation Eau de Toilette 100ml & Déodorant 150ml x1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
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