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Ingredient

Linalool

A fragrance ingredient — a naturally occurring terpene alcohol found in lavender, coriander and citrus flowers, with a sweet floral/lavender 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
Linalool
Evidence grade
moderate evidence
In our catalog
Found in 375 of the 1,914 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, floral, lavender-like scent note

Side effects

  • Can cause allergic contact dermatitis in sensitised people
  • Oxidises readily in air to hydroperoxides that are much stronger allergens than fresh linalool; in European patch-test studies about 7% of people tested reacted to oxidised linalool, so older or air-exposed products are more sensitising
  • 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 Linalool (370)

SOHO N.Y.C. Anti-Aging No Rinse 2in1 Face Serum + Mask
Soho N.y.c
SOHO N.Y.C. Anti-Aging No Rinse 2in1 Face Serum + Mask
skincare · mask
Ziaja Manuka Tree Purifying Cleansing Gel - Yüz Temizleme Jeli
Ziaja
Ziaja Manuka Tree Purifying Cleansing Gel - Yüz Temizleme Jeli
skincare · cleanser
NIVEA Soft Moisturizing Cream
Nivea
NIVEA Soft Moisturizing Cream
skincare · moisturizer
L’Oréal Paris Hyaluron Uzmanı Cilt Dolgunlaştıran Nemlendirici Krem Gece
L'Oréal Paris
L’Oréal Paris Hyaluron Uzmanı Cilt Dolgunlaştıran Nemlendirici Krem Gece
skincare · moisturizer
Nivea Besleyici Yüz Kremi
Nivea
Nivea Besleyici Yüz Kremi
skincare · moisturizer
NIVEA Creme 250 ml
Nivea
NIVEA Creme 250 ml
skincare · moisturizer
L'Oréal Paris Revitalift %5 Saf Glikolik Asit Peeling Etkili Tonik
L'Oréal Paris
L'Oréal Paris Revitalift %5 Saf Glikolik Asit Peeling Etkili Tonik
skincare · exfoliant
L'Oréal Paris Yaş Uzmanı 45+ Retino Peptit Kırışıklık Karşıtı Sıkılaştırıcı Gündüz Kremi
L'Oréal Paris
L'Oréal Paris Yaş Uzmanı 45+ Retino Peptit Kırışıklık Karşıtı Sıkılaştırıcı Gündüz Kremi
skincare · moisturizer
The Touch By Seda Altın SPF 50+ Nem Desteği Güneş Kremi
The Touch By Seda Altın
The Touch By Seda Altın SPF 50+ Nem Desteği Güneş Kremi
skincare · sunscreen
Garnier C Vitamini Süper Aydınlatıcı Gece Serumu
Garnier
Garnier C Vitamini Süper Aydınlatıcı Gece Serumu
skincare · serum
Duaderm Collagen Peptide Cream 50 ml
Duaderm
Duaderm Collagen Peptide Cream 50 ml
skincare · moisturizer
NIVEA SUN Koruma ve Nem Güneş Spreyi SPF 50+
Nivea
NIVEA SUN Koruma ve Nem Güneş Spreyi SPF 50+
skincare · sunscreen
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