Chlorphenesin
Chlorphenesin is a preservative and antimicrobial ingredient. It’s in 376 products on Poliage, most often body lotion, shampoo and conditioner. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
A synthetic preservative that acts against bacteria and some fungi.
What it does
Contains Chlorphenesin: antimicrobial
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Chlorphenesin: preservative
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 32667, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as chlorophenesin.
Products that contain Chlorphenesin
Juliette Has a Gun
Not a Shower Gel
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dr Teal’s
Nourishing Coconut Oil Body Lotion
Lists fragrance, silicones
ocean shampoo
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
ocean shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Bath & Body Works
Ocean Ultimate Hydration Body Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Kayali
Oudgasm Rose Oud | 16 Hair Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Kayali
Oudgasm Vanilla Oud | 36 Hair Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Medicube
PDRN Collagen Jelly Eye Mask
Mask · Lists retinoid
Hempz
Peach Raspberry Bellini Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones
Peach & Lily
Peach Slices Magic Panda Eye Mask Sheet - Korean Beauty
Mask · Lists essential oils
Winky Lux
Peeper Perfect Under-Eye Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Glossier
Perfecting Skin Tint
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Hempz
Pistachio Cream Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Supergoop
Play Everyday Lotion SPF 50 with Sunflower Extract
Lists essential oils, chemical UV filters
Thayers
Pore Refining Toner Pads with Witch Hazel & Salicylic Acid
Toner · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Harry’s
Post-Shave Balm
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Peach & Lily
Power Calm Hydrating Gel Cleanser | Hydrating Cleansing Gel
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Null
premium Whitening Lotion
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
MAC
Pro Longwear Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Elemis
Pro-Collagen Tri-Acid Peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Moroccanoil
Protect & Prevent Spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Drunk Elephant
Protini Polypeptide Cream - Big
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
Drunk Elephant
Protini Polypeptide Firming Refillable Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
Drunk Elephant
Protini Powerpeptide Resurfacing Serum with Lactic Acid
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
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