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
Listerine
Cool Mint Antiseptic Mouthwash
Lists drying alcohol
Unilever
Crema corporal ritual energizante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Nivea
Crème Mains Apaisante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Yves rocher
Crème mains et ongles sublimatrice
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Crème Mains Hydratante Longue Durée
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates
Yves Rocher
Crème Mains Hydratante Pur Arnica
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Occitane
Crème mains Karité 20%
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
cien
Crème pour la peau soft Cien
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Cien
Crème solaire Enfant FPS 50+
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Shiseido
Crème ultra-hydratante invisible Shiseido
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Alverde
Cremegel Hydro
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
alverde
Cremeöl-Lotion INTENSIV
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Crest
Crest+scope complete
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates
Yves Rocher
Cuir Vetiver
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Maui Moisture
Curl quench + coconut oil conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, formaldehyde releasers
Act+Acre
Daily Hydro™ Hydrating Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Act+Acre
Daily Hydro™ Hydrating Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
R+Co
DE LUXE REPARATIVE CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Andalou Naturals
Deep Hydration Life Boosting Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Andalou Naturals
Deep Hydration Reviving Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists drying alcohol
Jergens
Deep Restoring Argan Oil Moisturizer
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
L’Oréal
Delial natural bronzer
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Balea
deo-Bodyspray Black Secret
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Roger & Gallet
Déodorant longue durée
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol