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Fragrance ingredient

Citral

A naturally occurring citrus-scented aldehyde (mixture of geranial and neral) that is a regulated EU fragrance allergen found in citrus and lemongrass oils.

Also known as: geranial, neral

fragrant

Benefits

  • ✓Contributes a fresh lemon-citrus scent

Watch for

  • ⚠One of the EU-regulated fragrance allergens; must be labeled above 0.001% in leave-on and 0.01% in rinse-off products
  • ⚠Sensitization risk, particularly upon oxidation
  • ⚠Included in the expanded EU list (Regulation EU 2023/1545) of fragrance allergens
At a glance
CategoryFragrance
IrritancyLow–moderate
Beginner-friendlyYes
In your routine

Generally well-tolerated and easy to layer.

Found in 18 products
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Products with Citral

Glow Tonic Exfoliating TonerToner
Pixi
Glow Tonic Exfoliating Toner
Timetreasure Honorstige CreamMoisturizer
Sulwhasoo
Timetreasure Honorstige Cream
Moisturizer
d'Alba
White Truffle Double Serum All-In-One Multi Balm
Serum
Sulwhasoo
First Care Activating Serum VI
Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF50+Sunscreen
COSRX
Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF50+
The True Cream Aqua BombMoisturizer
Belif
The True Cream Aqua Bomb