SPF Scout · Ingredient
Citral
CAS 5392-40-5
EU regulatory status
Restricted in cosmetic products in the EU
Annex III (substances subject to restrictions), entry 70 — EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, as recorded in CosIng.
This status describes European Union cosmetics law — which substances may be used in cosmetic products sold there, and under what conditions. Regulations differ by region. It is not a statement about any specific product, and it does not predict whether your skin will react.
What this ingredient generally does
Citral is a fragrance and flavouring ingredient that gives the product its scent. It carries a lemony smell and is a common part of perfume blends.
Reviewed before publication. This note describes function in a formulation — nothing else.
Published formulations that list this ingredient
These are the formulations currently published in the SPF Scout catalog whose stored ingredient declaration includes this ingredient. It is not a list of every product on the market, and the order carries no meaning.
Avon AVON ANEW SOLAIRE EVERYDAY FACE PROTECTION BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 50 SUNSCREEN
SPF 50 as labeled · U.S. formulation
Bioré Biore Aqua Rich Facial Mist SPF 50
SPF 50 as labeled · U.S. formulation
Bioré Biore Aqua Rich UV
U.S. formulation
Bioré Biore UV Aqua Rich
U.S. formulation
Koco Life LLC Sun Juice Body Mist Sunscreen SPF30 - Watermelon Sugar PARADISO
SPF 30 as labeled · U.S. formulation
Kopari Suns Out Funs Out
U.S. formulation
Supergoop! Everyday Sunscreen SPF 50
SPF 50 as labeled · U.S. formulation
Supergoop! Forever Young Hand Broad Spectrum SPF 40
SPF 40 as labeled · U.S. formulation
THE AVON COMPANY Beyond Glow Tinted Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50
SPF 50 as labeled · U.S. formulation
The Center Brands, LLC Prequel Lip Visor Berry SPF 30
SPF 30 as labeled · U.S. formulation
The Center Brands, LLC Prequel Lip Visor Blush SPF 30
SPF 30 as labeled · U.S. formulation
The Center Brands, LLC Prequel Lip Visor Mahogany SPF 30
SPF 30 as labeled · U.S. formulation
The Center Brands, LLC Prequel Lip Visor Nude SPF 30
SPF 30 as labeled · U.S. formulation
Vacation Phineas and Ferb Sun Smacker SPF 24 Vanilla Vacation
SPF 24 as labeled · U.S. formulation
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Where this information comes from
Ingredient names, CAS numbers and recorded functions come from SPF Scout’s curated ingredient dictionary, grounded in CosIng, the European Commission’s Cosmetic Ingredient Database. Content © European Union, reused with acknowledgement.