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 22, 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
Moroccanoil
Hydrating Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Not Your Mother’s
Hydrating Lightweight Oil
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Hydrating Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, coconut derivatives
Baxter of California
HYDRO SALVE BODY LOTION
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Adidas
Ice Dive
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Garnier
Illuminating Shampoo with Moroccan Argan & Camellia Oils
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Null
Indigo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Innersense
Inner Peace Whipped Creme Texturizer
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Moroccanoil
Intense Curl Cream
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Vaseline
Intensive Care Cocoa Radiant 48H Moisture/ Hydration Lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
Curlsmith
Invincible Volume Mousse
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
unilever
Invisibledry
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Dior
J’adore
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
CHI
Keratin K-Trix 5 Smoothing Treatment
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones
L’OREAL NORGE AS
L’Oréal Paris Color Riche 108 Brun Cuivré Satin Lippenstift
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, carmine (from insects)
Tocca
Laila Eau de Parfum - Bergamot. Vanilla. Amber.
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Cora
Lait de douche fleur d’oranger
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
LaSource hand therapy
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Lbp deo ro 50ml soin
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Ouai
Leave in Conditioner North Bondi
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Ouai
Leave In Conditioner St Barts Scent
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
cien
Leche corporal almendras
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
amika
limited-edition amika:aura | hair + body mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Kandoo
Lingettes - toilette Kandoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
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