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
Maison Louis Marie
Eau de Parfum - No.09 Vallée de Farney
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Maison Louis Marie
Eau de Parfum - No.13 Nouvelle Vague
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Maison Louis Marie
Eau de Parfum - No.14 Icila
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Tocca
Eau de Parfum Cleopatra
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Ouai
Eau de Parfum Dean Street
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Tocca
Eau de Parfum Gia
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Tocca
Eau de Parfum Giulietta
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Tocca
Eau de Parfum Laila
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Ouai
Eau de Parfum North Bondi
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Ouai
Eau de Parfum Rue St Honoré
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Tocca
Eau de Parfum Simone
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Caudalie
Eau des Vignes Fresh Fragrance
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
L’Oreal Paris
Elivive Glycolic Gloss Gloss Combing Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid
L’Oréal
Elnett ultra-feines Haarspray Starker Halt
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
L’Oréal
Elsene Total Repair 5 Miracle Instantané
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
L’oreal
Elvive conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones
L’Oréal
Elvive dream legnths
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
L’Oréal
Elvive Hidra [Hialurónico]
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’oreal
elvive shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Nomad Noe
ELYSIAN ROSE - Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
L’Oréal Paris
EverPure Sulfate Free Moisture 21-in-1 Leave-In Conditioner for Dry Hair
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Lynx
Excite
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
COVERGIRL
Exhibitionist Ultra Matte Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Extra Hold Hairspray
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
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