fragrance allergen
Limonene Evidence moderate · Tier 2 Irritation risk Moderate In products 1,834
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 Hide the research 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.
Contact Dermatitis · 2021 · observational · n=5773
Among 5773 consecutive dermatitis patients patch-tested (2013-2020), 5.1% had positive reactions to oxidized limonene (and 7.0% to oxidized linalool), with most reactions appearing on day 3-4 and a significantly increasing trend over the period, confirming oxidized limonene as a common fragrance contact allergen.
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.
CategoryAll (24) Cleanser (4) Exfoliant (2) Mask (1) Moisturizer (8) Serum (9) Sort byBest match (concern) Price: low to high Value: price per ml Customer reviews Category (A–Z) List Grid
10 of 24 Nip + Fab
NIP+FAB Glycolic Daily Pads XXL
Serum
$24.07
★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.9 (920)
Ideal for
Excellent Dryness Strong Fine lines & wrinkles Strong Uneven texture Strong Dark spots & hyperpigmentation Not recommended for
Melasma Atopic Dermatitis / Eczema Rosacea Psoriasis Perioral Dermatitis
Nip + Fab
NIP+FAB Glycolic Daily Pads XXL
Serum
$24.07
★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.9 (920)
Ideal for
Excellent Dryness Strong Fine lines & wrinkles Strong Uneven texture Strong Dark spots & hyperpigmentation Not recommended for
Melasma Atopic Dermatitis / Eczema Rosacea Psoriasis Perioral Dermatitis
NIP+FAB Glycolic Daily Pads XXL is a exfoliant by Nip + Fab. Key ingredients include Water, Glycerin, Glycolic Acid.
Product Ingredients (18) Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely
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Set up your skin profile 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.
Product Ingredients (10) Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely
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Caudalie Gentle Buffing Cream 75ml
Moisturizer
$29.2175ml · $0.39/ml
★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.8 (2,195)
Not recommended for
Atopic Dermatitis / Eczema Rosacea Perioral Dermatitis Psoriasis Melasma
Caudalie
Caudalie Gentle Buffing Cream 75ml
Moisturizer
$29.2175ml · $0.39/ml
★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.8 (2,195)
Not recommended for
Atopic Dermatitis / Eczema Rosacea Perioral Dermatitis Psoriasis Melasma
Caudalie Gentle Buffing Cream 75ml is a basic moisturiser by Caudalie. Key ingredients include Caprylyl Glycol, Fragrance, Benzyl Alcohol.
Product Ingredients (9) Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely
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Set up your skin profile 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 Skincare Middlemist Seven™ Gentle Cream Cleanser 150ml
Cleanser
$43.18150ml · $0.29/ml
★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.8 (727)
Ideal for
Excellent Dryness Relevant Uneven texture Relevant Fine lines & wrinkles Relevant Dark spots & hyperpigmentation Not recommended for
Seborrheic Dermatitis Atopic Dermatitis / Eczema Rosacea Psoriasis
Pai
Pai Skincare Middlemist Seven™ Gentle Cream Cleanser 150ml
Cleanser
$43.18150ml · $0.29/ml
★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.8 (727)
Ideal for
Excellent Dryness Relevant Uneven texture Relevant Fine lines & wrinkles Relevant Dark spots & hyperpigmentation Not recommended for
Seborrheic Dermatitis Atopic Dermatitis / Eczema Rosacea Psoriasis
Pai Skincare Middlemist Seven™ Gentle Cream Cleanser 150ml is a water cleanser by Pai. Key ingredients include Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin.
Product Ingredients (11) Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely
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Set up your skin profile Lancôme
Lancôme Rénergie Multi-Lift Night Cream 50ml
Moisturizer
$92.4650ml · $1.85/ml
★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.8 (718)
Ideal for
Excellent Dryness Strong Fine lines & wrinkles Not recommended for
Seborrheic Dermatitis Atopic Dermatitis / Eczema Rosacea Psoriasis Melasma Perioral Dermatitis
Lancôme
Lancôme Rénergie Multi-Lift Night Cream 50ml
Moisturizer
$92.4650ml · $1.85/ml
★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.8 (718)
Ideal for
Excellent Dryness Strong Fine lines & wrinkles Not recommended for
Seborrheic Dermatitis Atopic Dermatitis / Eczema Rosacea Psoriasis Melasma Perioral Dermatitis
Lancôme Rénergie Multi-Lift Night Cream 50ml is a peptide serum by Lancôme. Key ingredients include Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Alcohol.
Product Ingredients (28) Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely
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Set up your skin profile Wella Professionals Care Oil Reflections Luminous Smoothing Oil 100ml is a antioxidant serum by Wella Professionals. Key ingredients include Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethiconol, Alcohol Denat.
Product Ingredients (9) Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely
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Set up your skin profile ELEMIS
Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream (50ml)
Moisturizer – for Dryness
$145.0050ml · $2.90/ml
★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.8 (3,499)
Not recommended for
Acne & breakouts Seborrheic Dermatitis Atopic Dermatitis / Eczema Rosacea Perioral Dermatitis Psoriasis Melasma
ELEMIS
Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream (50ml)
Moisturizer – for Dryness
$145.0050ml · $2.90/ml
★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.8 (3,499)
Not recommended for
Acne & breakouts Seborrheic Dermatitis Atopic Dermatitis / Eczema Rosacea Perioral Dermatitis Psoriasis Melasma
Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream (50ml) is a antioxidant serum by ELEMIS. Key ingredients include Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate SE.
Product Ingredients (23) Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely
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Curlsmith Double Cream Deep Quencher 237ml
Moisturizer
$22.29237ml · $0.09/ml
★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.8 (769)
Ideal for
Excellent Dryness Relevant Redness & sensitivity Not recommended for
Seborrheic Dermatitis Atopic Dermatitis / Eczema Rosacea Perioral Dermatitis Psoriasis Melasma
Curlsmith
Curlsmith Double Cream Deep Quencher 237ml
Moisturizer
$22.29237ml · $0.09/ml
★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.8 (769)
Ideal for
Excellent Dryness Relevant Redness & sensitivity Not recommended for
Seborrheic Dermatitis Atopic Dermatitis / Eczema Rosacea Perioral Dermatitis Psoriasis Melasma
Curlsmith Double Cream Deep Quencher 237ml is a basic moisturiser by Curlsmith. Key ingredients include Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propanediol.
Product Ingredients (16) Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely
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Omorovicza Illuminating Moisturiser (50ml)
Moisturizer
$120.6550ml · $2.41/ml
★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.8 (816)
Not recommended for
Seborrheic Dermatitis Atopic Dermatitis / Eczema Rosacea Perioral Dermatitis Psoriasis Melasma
Omorovicza
Omorovicza Illuminating Moisturiser (50ml)
Moisturizer
$120.6550ml · $2.41/ml
★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.8 (816)
Not recommended for
Seborrheic Dermatitis Atopic Dermatitis / Eczema Rosacea Perioral Dermatitis Psoriasis Melasma
Omorovicza Illuminating Moisturiser (50ml) is a antioxidant serum by Omorovicza. Key ingredients include Water, Glycerin, Jojoba Oil.
Product Ingredients (16) Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely
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Educational information, not medical advice. Study findings summarise the cited research and may not reflect every formulation.