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Ingredient

Hydroxycitronellal

A fragrance ingredient — a synthetic aldehyde (derived from citronellal) with a sweet, fresh lily-of-the-valley (muguet) floral scent — added purely for scent, and one of the fragrance allergens the EU requires to be declared on cosmetic labels (Annex III).

Key facts

INCI name
Hydroxycitronellal
Evidence grade
moderate evidence
In our catalog
Found in 70 of the 2,588 products we've decoded
Reviewed
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Good to know

Fragrance allergencaution

One of the fragrance compounds the EU requires to be declared, because a minority of people react to it.

What it does

moderate evidence

Benefits

  • Adds a sweet, fresh lily-of-the-valley (muguet) floral scent note

Side effects

  • Can cause allergic contact dermatitis in sensitised people; it is one of the fragrance-mix chemicals dermatologists patch-test for
  • Offers no skin-care benefit — it is there for fragrance only

Who it's for

People who want a fragranced product and are not sensitive or allergic to fragrance

Who should be careful

Anyone with a fragrance allergy, sensitive or eczema-prone skin, or a known reaction to scented products

Researched & reviewed · July 2, 2026

Products with Hydroxycitronellal (70)

NIVEA Creme 250 ml
Nivea
NIVEA Creme 250 ml
skincare · moisturizer
Darphin Éclat Sublime Radiance Boosting Capsules With Pro-Vitamin C and E 60 Kapsül
Darphin
Darphin Éclat Sublime Radiance Boosting Capsules With Pro-Vitamin C and E 60 Kapsül
skincare · serum
Duaderm Collagen Peptide Cream 50 ml
Duaderm
Duaderm Collagen Peptide Cream 50 ml
skincare · moisturizer
Much More Than Ay Taşı Özütü İçerikli Boyun ve Dekolte Kremi
HiSkin
Much More Than Ay Taşı Özütü İçerikli Boyun ve Dekolte Kremi
skincare · moisturizer
Source Micellaire Enchantée
Garancia
Source Micellaire Enchantée
skincare · cleanser
Batiste Nude Droogshampoo
Batiste
Batiste Nude Droogshampoo
haircare · shampoo
Pro-V VitaGlow Repair & Care Shampoo
Pantene
Pro-V VitaGlow Repair & Care Shampoo
haircare · shampoo
Shampoong nutri-lissant
Dessange
Shampoong nutri-lissant
haircare · shampoo
Ultra Doux Shampooing au Beurre de cacao et huile de coco
Garnier
Ultra Doux Shampooing au Beurre de cacao et huile de coco
haircare · shampoo
Fructis Anti-Pelliculaire
Garnier
Fructis Anti-Pelliculaire
haircare · shampoo
Réparateur instantané
Franck Provost
Réparateur instantané
haircare · hair oil
Orchid oil shampoo
Ogx
Orchid oil shampoo
haircare · shampoo
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