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 23, 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
Colgate
Colgate Plax Taze Nane Ağız Bakım Suyu
Lists fragrance
Colgate
Colgate Plax thé & citron
Lists fragrance, essential oils
E2 Essential Elements
Complexe Défatiguant Jambes Légères
Lists drying alcohol
Nivea
Cool Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Cool Fresh Aloe Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Listerine
Cool Mint Antiseptic Mouthwash
Lists drying alcohol
Listerine
Cool Mint Mild
Lists fragrance, sulfates
L’Oréal
Cool Power Gel Douche Cryo-Caps™ -4°C (Format XL)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Laura Geller
Cream Craves Cream Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance
johnson-johnson
crème pieds très secs et abîmés
Lists fragrance, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Neutrogena
Crème pieds très secs et abîmés
Lists fragrance, sulfates, parabens, silicones
boscia
Cryosea Firming Icy-cold Cleanser
Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Boy Smells
CUC BODY MIST
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Differin
Daily Brightening Exfoliator
Exfoliant · Lists coconut derivatives
Irish Spring
Deep Action Scrub Men’s Exfoliating Face & Body Wash
Lists fragrance, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
NEUTROGENA
DEEP CLEAN 2 in 1 pure frische
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, parabens, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Deep Clean Invigorating Foaming Scrub
Lists fragrance, sulfates, parabens
Caudalie
Deep Cleansing Face Exfoliator
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Auchan
Dentifrice aux plantes
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Auchan
Dentifrice Bicarbonate
Lists fragrance, essential oils
Auchan
Dentifrice dents sensibles
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Auchan
Dentifrice expert blancheur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Auchan
Dentifrice expert blancheur lot x2
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Auchan
Dentifrice expert clean
Lists fragrance
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