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
Instituto Español
Loción corporal Arnica Piernas Cansadas
Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Lotion apres-rasage activ
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Shea moisture
Low porosity protein free
Lists fragrance
boscia
MakeUp-BreakUp Cool Cleansing Oil
Lists essential oils
colgate
Max fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Max Fresh Cooling Crystals
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate
MaxFresh - Rainbow Fresh
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate
MaxFresh Plax Mouthwash
Lists fragrance
Nivea
Maximum Hydration Deep Cleansing Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Gold Bond
Medicated Anti-Itch Lotion
Body lotion · Lists parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Selsun Blue
Medicated Antidandruff Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Blistex
Medicated lip balm
Lists fragrance
medline remedy lip
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Unilever
Men + Care Extra Fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Lóreal Paris
Men Expert Cool Power
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Men Expert Pure Power Gel Ultra-Purifiant Anti-Spots
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Men Sport Fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Men ultra anti-chute
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care 3N1 Recharge With Menthol Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care 3N1 Recover with Peppermint Body, Face + Hair Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Cooling Relief Cleansing Shampoo with Menthol
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, chemical UV filters
Unilever
Men+Care Fortifying Shampoo Conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Fresh & Clean Fortifying 2-in-1 Shampoo + Conditioner
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Refreshing Extra Fresh Body + Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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