fragrance allergen

Linalool

Evidencemoderate · Tier 2Irritation riskModerateIn products1,835

Terpene alcohol found in lavender, coriander, and many essential oils. Autoxidizes on air exposure to form linalool hydroperoxide, a potent contact allergen. Required to be separately declared on EU/UK cosmetic labels above 10 ppm (rinse-off) or 100 ppm (leave-on).

The research

Linalool is a fragrance allergen backed by a moderate body of supporting evidence (evidence tier 2 of 4). We track 2 studies for it, 2 reporting a positive effect.

Read the research — 2 studies

Contact Dermatitis · 2012 · observational · n=2900

International multicentre study: air-oxidized linalool was a frequent cause of fragrance contact allergy among tested dermatitis patients, supporting inclusion of oxidized linalool in baseline patch-test series and reinforcing fragrance-allergen labelling for linalool.

Contact Dermatitis · 2010 · observational · n=3000

Patch-test study in consecutive dermatitis patients: air-oxidized linalool was a significant contact sensitizer, whereas pure non-oxidized linalool was largely non-reactive — demonstrating that oxidation products rather than the parent compound drive linalool contact allergy.

Products with Linalool

In 1,835 products — most often serums (687), moisturizers (564), cleansers (203), from $4.00 to $1786.24. Set up a profile to rank these for your skin. Click any product to learn more.

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ESPA

ESPA

ESPA Hydrating Cleansing Milk 200ml

Cleanser – for Dryness

$36.83200ml · $0.18/ml

★★★★★4.9(722)

Ideal for

  • StrongDryness

Not recommended for

Seborrheic DermatitisAtopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPerioral DermatitisPsoriasisMelasma

ESPA Hydrating Cleansing Milk 200ml is a water cleanser by ESPA. Key ingredients include Water, Glycerin, Sweet Almond Oil.

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Caudalie

Caudalie

Caudalie Vinoclean Gentle Foam Cleanser 150ml

Cleanser – for Dryness

$17.15150ml · $0.11/ml

★★★★★4.9(5,118)

Ideal for

  • StrongDryness

Not recommended for

Atopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPerioral DermatitisPsoriasisMelasma

Caudalie Vinoclean Gentle Foam Cleanser 150ml is a water cleanser by Caudalie. Key ingredients include Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Caprylyl Glycol.

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Caudalie

Caudalie

Caudalie Gentle Buffing Cream 75ml

Moisturizer

$29.2175ml · $0.39/ml

★★★★★4.8(2,195)

Not recommended for

Atopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPerioral DermatitisPsoriasisMelasma

Caudalie Gentle Buffing Cream 75ml is a basic moisturiser by Caudalie. Key ingredients include Caprylyl Glycol, Fragrance, Benzyl Alcohol.

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Pai

Pai

Pai Skincare Middlemist Seven™ Gentle Cream Cleanser 150ml

Cleanser

$43.18150ml · $0.29/ml

★★★★★4.8(727)

Ideal for

  • ExcellentDryness
  • RelevantUneven texture
  • RelevantFine lines & wrinkles
  • RelevantDark spots & hyperpigmentation

Not recommended for

Seborrheic DermatitisAtopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPsoriasis

Pai Skincare Middlemist Seven™ Gentle Cream Cleanser 150ml is a water cleanser by Pai. Key ingredients include Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin.

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Wella Professionals

Wella Professionals

Wella Professionals Care Oil Reflections Luminous Smoothing Oil 100ml

Serum

$31.75100ml · $0.32/ml

★★★★★4.8(1,066)

Not recommended for

Acne & breakoutsAtopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPsoriasisMelasmaSeborrheic Dermatitis

Wella Professionals Care Oil Reflections Luminous Smoothing Oil 100ml is a antioxidant serum by Wella Professionals. Key ingredients include Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethiconol, Alcohol Denat.

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Estée Lauder

Estée Lauder

Estée Lauder DayWear Sheer Tint Release Advanced Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Moisturizer SPF15 50ml

Moisturizer

$57.1550ml · $1.14/ml

★★★★★4.8(581)

Ideal for

  • ExcellentDryness
  • RelevantFine lines & wrinkles
  • RelevantUneven texture

Not recommended for

Acne & breakoutsSeborrheic DermatitisPerioral DermatitisAtopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPsoriasisMelasma
ELEMIS

ELEMIS

Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream (50ml)

Moisturizer – for Dryness

$145.0050ml · $2.90/ml

★★★★★4.8(3,499)

Ideal for

  • StrongDryness

Not recommended for

Acne & breakoutsSeborrheic DermatitisAtopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPerioral DermatitisPsoriasisMelasma

Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream (50ml) is a antioxidant serum by ELEMIS. Key ingredients include Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate SE.

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Curlsmith

Curlsmith

Curlsmith Double Cream Deep Quencher 237ml

Moisturizer

$22.29237ml · $0.09/ml

★★★★★4.8(769)

Ideal for

  • ExcellentDryness
  • RelevantRedness & sensitivity

Not recommended for

Seborrheic DermatitisAtopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPerioral DermatitisPsoriasisMelasma

Curlsmith Double Cream Deep Quencher 237ml is a basic moisturiser by Curlsmith. Key ingredients include Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propanediol.

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Omorovicza

Omorovicza

Omorovicza Illuminating Moisturiser (50ml)

Moisturizer

$120.6550ml · $2.41/ml

★★★★★4.8(816)

Ideal for

  • StrongDryness

Not recommended for

Seborrheic DermatitisAtopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPerioral DermatitisPsoriasisMelasma

Omorovicza Illuminating Moisturiser (50ml) is a antioxidant serum by Omorovicza. Key ingredients include Water, Glycerin, Jojoba Oil.

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ESPA

ESPA

ESPA Tri-Active Lift and Firm Moisturiser 55ml

Moisturizer – for Dryness, Fine lines & wrinkles

$73.6655ml · $1.34/ml

★★★★★4.8(1,002)

Ideal for

  • StrongDryness
  • RelevantFine lines & wrinkles

Not recommended for

Seborrheic DermatitisRosacea

ESPA Tri-Active Lift and Firm Moisturiser 55ml is a antioxidant serum by ESPA. Key ingredients include Water, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol.

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Educational information, not medical advice. Study findings summarise the cited research and may not reflect every formulation.