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
Nivea
Spray protecteur hydratant 10 faible
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, chemical UV filters
st ives lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Rimmel London
STAY GLOSSY
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, chemical UV filters
Not Your Mother’s
Strengthening Oil
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Strengthening Volume Foam
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Kevyn Aucoin
Stripped Nude Skin Tint
Foundation · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Tree Hut
Sugar Spirit Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Sugar Spirit Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Hempz
Sugared Gumdrops Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Calvin Klein
Summer Daze
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Tree Hut
Sunkissed Poppy Fragrance Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Tree Hut
Sunlit Glow Brightening Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Sunlit Glow Brightening Whipped Shea Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
TABAC
TABAC’S original bartshampoo & conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Teatrical
Teatrical crema
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Kenra Professional
Thickening Mousse 12
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
Unilever
Tim spray 250 fixation forte
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Unilever
Timotei Brillance Miroir Laque à l’Extrait Naturel de Patchouli Fixation Moyenne
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Unilever
Timotei Laque Volume de Reve
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Unilever
Timotei Spray Fixant A l’Extrait Naturel de Citron Fixation Extra Forte 250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Tônico Facial Nivea Controle do Brilho
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
K18
TripleBright oxidation defense purple shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Tropical Coconut & Lime Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Truly Thickening Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
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