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 21, 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
covergirl
CG cheekers blush
Lists parabens, formaldehyde releasers
Ultrex
Champú cítrico anticaspa cabello graso
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Champú frambuesa dorada y menta
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Champú purificante fresa blanca y menta dulce
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
chapstick
Lists fragrance, silicones
Charcoal white toothpaste with peppermint
Lists essential oils, sulfates
The Body Shop
Chinese Ginseng & Rice Clarifying Polishing Mask
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
head & shoulders
CITRUS FRESH
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & shoulders
Citrus Fresh (200ml offert)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
L’Occitane
Citrus Verbena Stick Deodorant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Murad
Clarifying Cream Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Clarifying Tea Tree Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Murad
Clarifying Toner for Acne–Prone Skin
Toner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
auromère
Classic Ayurvedic Herbal Toothpaste
Lists essential oils, sulfates
ChapStick
Classic Cherry Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
ChapStick
Classic Medicated Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
ChapStick
Classic Vanilla Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
COVERGIRL
Clean Fresh Yummy Gloss Plumper
Lip · Lists fragrance
Biore
Clear & Breathable Cooling Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, parabens, formaldehyde releasers, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Clear & Defend 1% Salicylic Acid 2-in-1 Wash-Mash
Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Clearing Skin Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Coconut Castaway Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Colgate MaxFresh Intense Foam
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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