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
Schmidt’s
Schmidt’s Déodorant Bille Charbon + Magnésium 50ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Schmidt’s
Schmidt’s Déodorant Stick Signature Charbon + Magnésium 75g
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Schmidt’s
Schmidt’s Savon Charbon Actif
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
L’Oréal
Shampoo L’Oréal Paris Elseve Liso dos Sonhos 200ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire NatureFusion Soin Nourrissant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Burt’s Bees
Shea + Passionfruit Lip Balm in Paper Tube
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Maui Moisture
Shea butter conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, formaldehyde releasers
Maui Moisture
Shea butter hair mask
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, formaldehyde releasers
Thrive Causemetics
Sheer Strength Hydrating Shine Lip Tint
Lip · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Shower Gel Dahlia Rouge
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Shower Gel Soleil de Tanger
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Si
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
bio-oil
skincare oil
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Moroccanoil
Smoothing Lotion
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Tula
So Polished
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Boy Smells
SOFT WOOD BODY MIST
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Jergens
Soins Ultra
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Yves rocher
SOLAIRE PEAU PARFAITE
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Tocca
Solid Perfume Cleopatra
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Tocca
Solid Perfume Florence
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Tocca
Solid Perfume Laila
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
somewhere on a beach
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Spa wisdom Maroc Brume dernière touche fleur d’oranger
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Aussie
Spray Après-Shampooing
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
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