Menthol
Menthol is a soothing and refreshing ingredient. It’s in 336 products on Poliage, most often shampoo, conditioner and lip. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
A cooling compound from mint oils. Adds a cool, fresh feel and a minty scent.
What it does
Contains Menthol: denaturant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Menthol: masking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Menthol: refreshing
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Menthol: soothing
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 35228, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as mentholum.
Products that contain Menthol
Pixi
+Hydra LipTreat
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Head & Shoulders
2 in 1 Citrus fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Oral-B
3D White Professional Zahnpasta
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Murad
Acne Control Clarifying Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Active Energy Hydro Gesichtsgel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Adidas
Active Start Body hair face revitalising
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Adidas
Adidas Ice Dive
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Adidas
After sport Body hair face 3
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Innersense
Air Dry Styling Cream
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Alverde
alverde coffein shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates
Neutrogena
Anti-boutons Masque Nettoyant 2-en-1
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Shea moisture
Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
head & shoulders
Anti-roos shampoo + conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
HiSmile
Anticavity Toothpaste, Watermelon Flavor
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Listerine
Antiseptic Listerine Ultraclean
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Head & Shoulders
Après-shampooing antipelliculaire Citrus Fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L’Oréal
Arbre à thé - Gommage purifiant
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates
Desert Essence
Arctic Berry Mouth Rinse
Lists fragrance, essential oils
Dallor tree
Arctic ice pain relieving gel
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Auchan
Auchan - dentifrice - a base de plantes - 75ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Auchan
Auchan dentifrice fraîcheur intense tube 75ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Avon organist Apple cider vinegar
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe Gel Douche 3en1 Ice Gold 250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe Gel Douche Homme 3en1 Ice Cool Fraîcheur Glaciale 250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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