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 21, 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
Deliplus
Spray bucal refrescante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Cien
Spray Solaire enfant FPS 50+
Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
cien
spray solare
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Maelove
Stargaze Enhanced Retinol Serum
Serum · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, retinoid
Uoma Beauty
Stay Woke Concealer
Concealer · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
dm
sun dance 30 transparentes sonnenspray
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
COOLA
Sunscreen Mist for Face SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
frank body
Sweet Cheeks Kit
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
r.e.m. beauty
Sweetener Concealer
Concealer · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Harry’s
Taming Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Dentitex
Tartar Control Mouthwash
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Tarte
tartelette tubing mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
Maybelline
Tattoo Studio Liquid Ink Liner, Rustic Brown
Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Fekkai
Technician Color Conditioner Extended Color Vibrancy
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Fekkai
Technician Color Shampoo + Flash Mask
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Fekkai
Technician Color Shampoo Extended Color Vibrancy
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
henkel
Teraxyl Blancheur 2 en 1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Teraxyl Complet Plus 2 en 1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Tatcha
The Clarifying Clay Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Kevyn Aucoin
The Curling Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, parabens
Tatcha
The Dewy Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Tatcha
The Dewy Skin Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones
Tatcha
The Rice Polish: Calming
Exfoliant · Lists drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Tatcha
The Rice Polish: Classic
Exfoliant · Lists drying alcohol, coconut derivatives