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
Signal
Dentifrice haleine pure
Lists fragrance, essential oils, sulfates
Signal
Dentifrice Integral 8 Interdentaire Effet Prébiotique
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates
Colgate
Dentifrice Max Fresh Cristaux Fraîcheur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Dentifrice triple protection
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Nivea Men
Deo Roll-On Fresh Ocean 0% Aluminium
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Balea
Deo Spray Antitranspirant fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Cosmia
Déodorant instant voluptueux
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
DM
Donto Dent
Lists fragrance
Dm
Dontodent Sensitive Zahncreme
Lists fragrance
Unilever
Dove Men+Care Body Wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
dr groot shampoo
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Duradry Deep Cleansing Wash Aqua
Lists fragrance, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Earth Paste
Lists essential oils
eco dent
Lists coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Elseve Phytoclear antipelliculaire
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, salicylic acid
L’Oréal
Elseve Phytoclear Antipelliculaire Cure 7 Jours
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Nivea
energy 24h FRESH EFFECT
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Energy Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Listerine
Enjuague Bucal Cool Mint Frescura Intensa
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Deliplus
Enjuague bucal explosion action
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Neutrogena
Esfoliante Facial Neutrogena Deep Clean Energizing em Gel com 100g
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
r.e.m. beauty
Essential Drip Lip Oil
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Gold Bond
Extra Strength Medicated Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones
Procter & Gamble
Fixodent 47gr
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
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