Alcohol
Alcohol is a solvent and viscosity controlling ingredient. It’s in 348 products on Poliage, most often mascara, serum and exfoliant. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Drying alcohol.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
Ethanol. Dissolves other ingredients, dries quickly and limits microbial growth.
What it does
Contains Alcohol: antifoaming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Alcohol: antimicrobial
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Alcohol: astringent
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Alcohol: masking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Alcohol: solvent
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Alcohol: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 31401, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as ethanol, ethyl alcohol and sd alcohol.
Products that contain Alcohol
Wet n Wild
Mega Last Incognito All-Day Full Coverage Concealer
Concealer · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Nomad Noe
MERAKI CEDAR - Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
mermaid majesty
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, silicones
Kora Organics
Milky Mushroom Gentle Cleansing Oil
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Kora Organics
Milky Mushroom Ultra-Hydrating Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dior
Miss Dior
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Sachajuan
MOISTURIZING CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Jasön
Moisturizing gel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Herbivore
MOON FRUIT 1% Bakuchiol Retinol Alternative Serum
Serum · Lists drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Maelove
Moonlight Advanced Retinal Night Serum
Serum · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, retinoid, essential oils
Nomad Noe
MOONWAKE TUBEROSE - Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
NARS
Natural Matte Longwear Foundation Discovery Card
Foundation · No ingredient list yet
Yves Rocher
Nature Bois de cèdre et Citron vert
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Neutrogena
Neutrogena Lipcare Stick Norwegian Formula
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Maelove
NIA 10 Niacinamide Serum
Serum · Lists drying alcohol
Nivea
Nivea Creme
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Nivea
Nivea Deo Fresh Comf Bil
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Up&Up
non-acetone nail polish remover
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Yves Rocher
Nutrition 3 en 1
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid
Pantene
Oil replacement
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
SHEGLAM
On The Glow Silky Hair Perfume
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Dr. Bronner’s
Orange-Lavendel Bio Körperlotion
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
OGX
Orchid oil conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters