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
Moroccanoil
Extra Volume Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Christian Dior
Fahrenheit
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Fairytale
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Tocca
Florence Eau de Parfum - Bergamot. Pear. Gardenia.
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Flower Bomb Nectar
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Rituals
Foaming Shower Gel (Tulip & Japanese Yuzu)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Ellis Brooklyn
FOREVER PISTACHIO Perfume Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Not Your Mother’s
Frizz Control Moisturizing Lotion
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
John Frieda
FRIZZ esse Traumlocken
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
Fructis Anti-Pelliculaire
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Fructis Coco Water
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Curlsmith
Full Body Milk Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Full Orange Blossom Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Dove
Game Day Fresh Body + Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Gel Custard
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Colgate-Palmolive
Gel douche gommant doux
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Gingham
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Dove
Gloss & Control Non-Aerosol Hairspray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
The Body Shop
Glowing Cherry Blossom Body Cream
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
The Body Shop
Glowing Cherry Blossom Body Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
The Body Shop
Glowing Cherry Blossom Shower Gel
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal Paris
Glycolic + Gloss Shine Boosting Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones
Vegamour
GRO Revitalizing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Vegamour
GRO Revitalizing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
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