Limonene
Limonene is a solvent and perfuming ingredient. It’s in 3,038 products on Poliage, most often shampoo, conditioner and body wash. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Fragrance allergens (EU 26).
Updated October 26, 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
Garnier
Garnier Fructis
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
L’Oréal
Garnier Fructis Force Ultime
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier Fructis
Garnier Fructis Shampoo Grow Strong
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
Garnier Skin Naturals Vitamin C Face Wash
Label from India · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Garnier
Garnier SkinActive Hydra Bomb Tissuemasker
31g · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
L’Oréal
Garnier Ultra Doux Shampooing Détox Thé Vert et 5 Plantes Bienfaisantes
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Garnier whole blend
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Garnigr Whole Blends
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Gel coiffant aux vitamines Fixation Béton
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Not Your Mother’s
Gel Custard
Hair styling · 12.0 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Henkel
gel de ducha
650 ml · Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
Gel de Limpeza Anti-idade Lóreal Revitalift Hialurônico
250 ml · Label from Brazil · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Gel de manos con alcohol
Label from Spain · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Lidl
gel doccia solido
80g · Label from Italy · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Rituals
Gel douche 2-en-1 corps et cheveux
200ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Williams
Gel douche 3 en 1 Pure Relax
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel douche a l’eau de coco
0.25 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel douche comcombre et aloe vera
0.75 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Roger & Gallet
Gel douche délassant à l’extrait de bourgeons de figuier & aloe vera
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel douche et bain Cerise et Jasmin
0.75 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Gel douche et bain Olive
0.75 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate-Palmolive
Gel douche gommant doux
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Yves rocher
Gel douche gommant énergisant mangue coriandre
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Axe
Gel Douche Homme Dark Tempation 5-en-1 Fraîcheur & Parfum 24h
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives