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
Laura Geller
Jelly Balm Smooth Shine Lip Gloss
Lip · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Jergens Deep Restoring Argan Oil Infused
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Kora Organics
Kakadu Plum Vitamin C Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Cien
Kids after sun lotion
Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Kirkland Moisture Conditioner
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
alverde
Körperbutter Bio-Kürbiskernöl & Moosbeere
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
L’Oréal
L’Oréal Professionnel Solar Sublime
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Shiseido
Lait Bronzant SPF 6
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Auchan
Lait de toilette baby camomille
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Lait Démaquillant végétal hydratant à l’Extrait d’Aloe
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Shiseido
Lait Réparateur Intensif Après Soleil
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Herbivore
LAPIS Blue Tansy Cleansing Gel Body Wash
Body wash · Lists drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Jane Iredale
Lash Fixation Length & Definition Tubing Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
Nudestix
Lash Lengthening Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
Clinique
Lash Power Tubing Mascara Long-Wearing Formula
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Buxom
Lash Xtension Lift Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
LaSource hand therapy
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
laundry
Lists drying alcohol
Tide
Laundry Detergent - Original Scent
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Young Living
Lavender Volumizing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
Le Masque Merveilleux Huiles d’Argan et Camélia
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Williams
Lectric Shave
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Live Tinted
LEGACY Lash Volumizing & Lengthening Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
Dm
Leichtkämm spray
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives