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
Tree Hut
Palm Grove Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, retinoid, essential oils
COLGATE PALMOLIVE NORGE AS
Palmolive Roll-On Feel Glamorous 50ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Pantene
Pantene Active Nutri-Plex Smooth & Sleek Conditioner|Balsam Rinse Off or Leave-On
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Pantene
Pantene Pro V Color Protect
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Pantene
Pantene Pro-V 3 in 1 Shampoo + Balsamo + trattamento
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Pantene
Pantene PRO-V Intensive REPAIR
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Pantene
Pantene ProV
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Passionfruit Sol Fragrance Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Tree Hut
Passionfruit Sol Whipped Shea Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
K18
PEPTIDE PREP™ detox shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Kopari
Performance Plus Aluminum-Free Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
pink cashmere
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Ellis Brooklyn
PLUM TONIC Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Mario Badescu
Pomegranate & Guava Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Gemey Maybelline
Poudre libre 01 Naturelle
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
L’Oréal Professionnel
Pro Longer
Shampoo · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Pantene
PRO-V Glatt & seidig Pflegespülung
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Pantene
Pro-V Hair Superfood Conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Pantene
Pro-V VitaGlow Repair & Care Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Nomad Noe
PROPHETIC SAFFRON - Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Unilever
Protection surgras douche soin nourrissante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Pure Intense
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Shea Moisture
Raw shea butter soap
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Innersense
Renew Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
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