Menthyl Lactate
Menthyl Lactate is a refreshing and masking ingredient. It’s in 48 products on Poliage, most often shampoo, eye cream and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
Menthyl lactate: used to give a fresh feel.
What it does
Contains Menthyl Lactate: masking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Menthyl Lactate: refreshing
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 78159, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Menthyl Lactate
Dr. Brandt
Advanced Microdermabrasion Face Exfoliator
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils
SKINTIFIC
Alaska Volcano Blackhead&Pore Deep Cleansing Clay Mask Stick
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid
Herbivore
AQUARIUS BHA + Blue Tansy Clarity Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Aveeno
Aveeno clear completion cream cleanser
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
SHEGLAM
Bold Booster Plumping Lip Liner-Pink Slip
Lip · Lists silicones
Fenty Skin
Cherry Dub BHA Toner with Salicylic Acid + Aloe Juice
Toner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
COVERGIRL
Clean Fresh Yummy Gloss Plumper
Lip · Lists fragrance
Olay
Cleanse Toner
Toner · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
E2 Essential Elements
Complexe Défatiguant Jambes Légères
Lists drying alcohol
Dr. Squatch
Cool Fresh Aloe Exfoliating Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Cool Fresh Aloe Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
boscia
Cryosea Firming Icy-cold Cleanser
Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Thrive Causemetics
Daily Defender Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
BYOMA
De-Puff + Brighten Eye Gel
Eye cream · Lists exfoliating acid
Andalou Naturals
Deep Hydration Life Boosting Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Dual Action Moisturizer
Lists fragrance, silicones
Dr. Squatch
Fresh Falls Exfoliating Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Fresh Falls Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Rituals
Gel douche 2-en-1 corps et cheveux
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates
Tula
Glow + Get It
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
NeoStrata
Glycolic Microdermabrasion Face Polish
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Innersense
Hair Renew Daily Active Serum
Hair styling · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Anua
Heartleaf 70 Soothing Collagen Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Neutrogena
Hydro Boost Water Gel Lotion SPF 50
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
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