Limonene
Limonene is a solvent and perfuming ingredient. It’s in 2,861 products on Poliage, most often shampoo, conditioner and body wash. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Fragrance allergens (EU 26).
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
A citrus-peel fragrance ingredient that also acts as a solvent. EU labels must list it above a set level.
What it does
Contains Limonene: deodorant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Limonene: perfuming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Limonene: solvent
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 57187, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Limonene
Secrets d’essences
Accord chic Secrets d’essences Eau de parfum
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Dermalogica
Acne Biotic Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Dove
Acne Clear Serum Body Wash with clearing Salicylic Acid
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Murad
Acne Control Clarifying Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Thayers
Acne Pads with Salicylic Acid: 2% BHA Toner Pads
Toner · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Acne Serum to Treat and Prevent Blemishes
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Herbal Essences
Acondicionador Argan Oil of Morocco
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Fructis
Acondicionador Hair Food Aguacate
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Acqua di Giò - Absolu
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Action Control
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Vintner’s Daughter
Active Botanical Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Nivea Men
Active Clean
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Active Clean Gel douche Charbon Actif
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Active Energy Hydro Gesichtsgel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Unilever
Active Fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Dermalogica
Active Moist
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Vintner’s Daughter
Active Renewal Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Colgate
ACTIVE SALT
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Adidas
Adidas After-shave Pure Game
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Adidas
Adidas Control Anti-Transpirant Spray
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Adidas
Adidas Ice Dive
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Adidas
Adidas Victory Edition
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Adidas
Adipure
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Advanced Care Beauty Finish Antiperspirant Stick
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones