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
PALMOLIVE
GEL DOUCHE LAIT ET OLIVE
500 ML · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Yves Rocher
Gel douche My Green Summer
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cien
Gel douche nourrisant à l’extrait d’argan et à l’eau de fleur d’oranger
250ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Gel douche pamplemousse rose
250 mL · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel douche parfum olive
0.75 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cien
Gel douche pour homme
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate-Palmolive
Gel douche rafraîchissant
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Gel douche Sensitive
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cien
Gel douche Shampooing 2 en 1 Classic
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Yves rocher
Gel douche solide algue sauvage & criste marine
100g · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Colgate-Palmolive
Gel douche soyeux
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Sensodyne
Gel Fraîcheur
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel lavant mains - eco recharge
0.25 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cora
Gel lavant mains à l’eau de tilleul bio
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
yves rocher
Gel Lavant Mains Fleur des Prés & Bruyère
190 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
Gel nettoyant au charbon multi-purifiant Pure Power 5 en 1
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Cien
Gel nettoyant pour les mains Olive
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Gel peaux sensibles bacti fresh
200ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Gel ultra frais anti-transpirant X-treme Ocean surf 48H
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Garnier
Gel Wet Shine Fructis 02
Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
R+Co
GEMSTONE Color Conditioner
Conditioner · 8.5 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
R+Co
GEMSTONE Color Shampoo
Shampoo · 8.5 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Signal
Gencives Fortes
Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Caudalie
Gentle Buffing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens