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
Olaplex
N°.3PLUS COMPLETE REPAIR TREATMENT JUMBO SIZE
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Nair
Nair Sensitive Hair Removal Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Ellis Brooklyn
NEW CRUSH Perfume Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Nivea
Nivea Creeme
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Nivea Creme
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Beiersdorf
Nivea crème
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Herbal Essences
Nude 0% Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
JVN
Nurture Hydrating Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
JVN
Nurture Hydrating Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Boots
Odour Control Antiperspirant Foot Spray
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
Oil Care Nährpflege
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Pantene
Oil replacement
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
R+Co
On A Cloud Baobab Oil Repair Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
R+Co
ON A CLOUD Bond Building + Repair Oil Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
R+Co
ON A CLOUD Bond building + Repair Oil Leave-In Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
R+Co
ON A CLOUD Bond Building + Repair Oil Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
R+Co
ON A CLOUD Bond Building + Repair Styling Oil
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
st. tropez
one night only one night only
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
OGX
Orchid oil conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
OGX
Orchid oil shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Overnight Serum
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils
head & shoulders
OXYGENATED CHARCOAL DETOX
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Palm Grove Hydraglow Body Serum
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
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