fragrance allergen

Limonene

Evidencemoderate · Tier 2Irritation riskModerateIn products1,834

Monoterpene from citrus peel oils. Oxidizes on skin to form limonene-1-hydroperoxide and limonene-2-hydroperoxide, which are the actual sensitizers (neat limonene is not allergenic). Required EU/UK label declaration above threshold concentrations.

The research

Limonene is a fragrance allergen backed by a moderate body of supporting evidence (evidence tier 2 of 4). We track 2 studies for it, 1 reporting a positive effect.

Read the research — 2 studies

Contact Dermatitis · 2013 · observational · n=3000

International multicentre patch-test study: air-oxidized R-limonene elicited significant contact-allergic reactions while non-oxidized limonene was largely non-reactive, confirming that autoxidation-formed hydroperoxides — not the parent terpene — are the sensitizers driving limonene contact allergy.

Products with Limonene

In 1,834 products — most often serums (666), moisturizers (543), cleansers (223), from $3.50 to $1115.62. Set up a profile to rank these for your skin. Click any product to learn more.

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Nip + Fab

Nip + Fab

NIP+FAB Glycolic Daily Pads XXL

Serum

$24.07

★★★★★4.9(920)

Ideal for

  • ExcellentDryness
  • StrongFine lines & wrinkles
  • StrongUneven texture
  • StrongDark spots & hyperpigmentation

Not recommended for

MelasmaAtopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPsoriasisPerioral Dermatitis

NIP+FAB Glycolic Daily Pads XXL is a exfoliant by Nip + Fab. Key ingredients include Water, Glycerin, Glycolic Acid.

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Youth To The People

Youth To The People

Youth To The People Superberry Hydrate + Glow Dream Oil

Serum

$54.61

★★★★★4.8(1,446)

Not recommended for

Seborrheic DermatitisRosacea

Youth To The People Superberry Hydrate + Glow Dream Oil is a antioxidant serum by Youth To The People. Key ingredients include Jojoba Oil, Vitamin E, Olive Oil.

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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 50ml

Cleanser

$24.1350ml · $0.48/ml

★★★★★4.8(822)

Not recommended for

Rosacea

Pai Skincare Middlemist Seven™ Gentle Cream Cleanser 50ml is a water cleanser by Pai. Key ingredients include Vitamin E, Limonene, Citronellol.

Product Ingredients (5)

Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely

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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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Lancôme

Lancôme

Lancôme Rénergie Multi-Lift Night Cream 50ml

Moisturizer

$92.4650ml · $1.85/ml

★★★★★4.8(718)

Ideal for

  • ExcellentDryness
  • StrongFine lines & wrinkles

Not recommended for

Seborrheic DermatitisAtopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPsoriasisMelasmaPerioral Dermatitis

Lancôme Rénergie Multi-Lift Night Cream 50ml is a peptide serum by Lancôme. Key ingredients include Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Alcohol.

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