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
nivea
power fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Alverde
Pro Climate Zahncreme
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Head and shoulders
Pro expert
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
ELEMIS
Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Elemis
Pro-Collagen Glow Boost Exfoliator
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Propreté intense Bicarbonate Fluor et Menthol
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Beiesdorf
Protect & refresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Garnier
Pure Active 3 en 1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
PureActive exfocepillo
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
PureActive Gel nettoyant assainissant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
UNDERATED
PURIFYING & ACNE FREE GEL FACE WASH
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Purifying Tea Tree Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Obagi
Resurfacing Multi-Acid Peel Pads
Exfoliant · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Caudalie
Resveratrol–Lift Firming Cashmere Body Cream with Firming Vine Resveratrol
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Réveil Express Fraîcheur 24H Agrumes
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Réveil Express Gel Visage Ultra Frais
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Roman revive shampoo
Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
up&up
Sandwich Bags
Lists fragrance, retinoid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Himalaya
Saunf Mouthwash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Herbal Essences
Scalp + Purify Eucalyptus Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Herbal Essences
Scalp + Purify Eucalyptus Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Scalp Balancing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Sachajuan
SCALP CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Clear
Scalp Oil Control
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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