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
Brut
Brut original bs
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Brut
Brut original stick 50x2
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Brut
Brut orignl bs 200 ml l2
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Burt’s Bees
Burt’s Bees Overnight Lip Treatment
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, carmine (from insects)
Calvin Klein
Calvin Klein Be Eau de Toilette
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Herbal Essences
Champú frambuesa dorada y menta
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Pantene
Champú Purificante Nutri Pro-V
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Boy Smells
CITRUSH PERFUME
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Boy Smells
CITRUSH SNIFF + SPRAY
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Fekkai
Clean Stylers Flexible Hold Hairspray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones
Fekkai
Clean Stylers Volume Lock Hairspray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters
Ellis Brooklyn
COCOA BLANCO Perfume Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Unilever
cocoa radiant lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Shea Moisture
Coconut and hibiscus antiperspirant deoderant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
Color Care Shampooing au sérum réparateur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Crema hidratante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Pantene
Crema para peinar (fuerza y reconstrucción)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Nivea
Creme Body, Face, and Hand Cream Tin
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Glossier
Crème de You
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cosmia
Crème dépilatoire à l’aloe vera
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Dermophil
Crème mains réparateur intense formule indienne
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Ouai
Curl Crème
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Curl Defining Cream
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
JVN
Curl Defining Mousse
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
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