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
balea
Deodorant Pfirsich Maracuja ohne Aluminium (ACH)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Tabac
Deodorant Stick
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
L’Oréal
Diesel Only The Brave Pour Homme - Eau de Toilette 50ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Dior
Dior Homme Gel Douche
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dior
Dior Homme Sport - Eau de Toilette
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Dove
Dove Women Cool Essentials
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
dr groot shampoo
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Bronner’s
Dr. Bronner’s Bio Körperlotion Patchouli-Limette
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Seinz.
duschcreme sensitiv (mikroalge birke)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Balea
Dusche & Ölperlen
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Clarins
Eau dynamisante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Nomad Noe
ELYSIAN ROSE - Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Herbivore
EMERALD Adaptogen Cleansing Milk Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Brickell Men’s Products
Eminent Cologne for Men
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Listerine
Enjuague Bucal Cool Mint Frescura Intensa
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Deliplus
Enjuague bucal explosion action
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Supergoop!
Every. Single. Face. Watery Lotion SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Shiseido
Expert Anti-Age Solaire Crème Protectrice SPF 30
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Henkel
Fa Men Black Moon Piment Rouge
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
DHC
Face Wash Powder
Lists drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Maelove
Fade Away Brightening Serum
Serum · Lists drying alcohol, essential oils
Christian Dior
Fahrenheit
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Flor de Laranjeira & óleo de abacate
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
L’Oréal
Flower Bomb Nectar
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol