Aminomethyl Propanol
Aminomethyl Propanol is a buffering ingredient. It’s in 244 products on Poliage, most often mascara, hair styling and body lotion. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
An amino alcohol. Adjusts pH and neutralizes acidic polymers.
What it does
Contains Aminomethyl Propanol: buffering
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 74367, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Aminomethyl Propanol
First Aid Beauty
Dark Spot Serum with Niacinamide
Serum · Lists silicones
Unilever
Deodorant
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Uoma Beauty
Drama Bomb Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance
Dermalogica
Dynamic Skin Recovery Broad Spectrum SPF 50
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters
Dermalogica
Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Elnett ultra-feines Haarspray Starker Halt
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Essence
Essence I Love Extreme 01 Black Volume Mascara
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Essence
Essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect Black Mascara
Lists silicones
Tresemmé
Extra Hold Hairspray
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Balea
Extra power mousse style & fix 4
Lists fragrance, sulfates, parabens, chemical UV filters
PRAVANA
Extreme Hair Spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Lancer
Eye Contour Lifting Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
L’Oréal
Fix & Style Fixier-Lack
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Curlsmith
Flawless Finish Hairspray Strong Hold
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates
Laura Mercier
Flawless Lumière Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Flutter Wink Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Laura Geller
Free Mini Kajal Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Suave
Fresh Vibes Awesome Blossom Deodorant Stick
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Suave
Fresh Vibes Berry Bliss Deodorant Stick
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
L’Oréal
Gel coiffant aux vitamines Fixation Béton
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cetaphil
Gentle Makeup Removing Wipes
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Catrice
Glam & Doll Endless Lash Mascara
Mascara · Lists coconut derivatives
Dove
Gloss & Control Non-Aerosol Hairspray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
The Ordinary
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid
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