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
Tatcha
The Rice Polish: Deep
Exfoliant · Lists drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Tatcha
The Rice Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Rituals
The Ritual of Karma Instant Care Hand Lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates
Tatcha
The Silk Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Tatcha
The Texture Tonic
Exfoliant · Lists drying alcohol, essential oils
Kevyn Aucoin
The Volume Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, parabens
Tatcha
The Water Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Tide
Tide Original
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates
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Tomatoes Detoxifying Charcoal Cleanser
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
tooth wash
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Listerine
Total care
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
AUCHAN
TOTAL CARE
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Listerine
Total Care Stay White Mouthwash
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Yves Rocher
Tradition de Hammam, Baume nourrisant à l’huile d’argan bio du Maroc et à l’huile essentielle bio de fleur d’oranger
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, sulfates, parabens, coconut derivatives
Skyn Iceland
Travel Size Glacial Face Wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, retinoid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
AVON
TREKKING
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
NARS
Ultimate Luxury Explicit Lipstick
Lip · No ingredient list yet
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing Détox Thé Vert & 5 Plantes
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
R+Co
ULTRA DRY TEXTURE SPRAY
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Odacite
Ultra Effective Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists drying alcohol
Jergens
Ultra Healing
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Jergens
Ultra Healing Moisturizer
Body lotion · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Nomad Noe
UNTAMED NEROLI - Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Hourglass
Vanish Blush Stick
Blush · Lists drying alcohol, silicones