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
Philosophy
Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleanser
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Philosophy
Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleanser with Turmeric Extract
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axis-Y
Quinoa One Step Balanced Gel Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Medicube
Red Toner 2.0
Toner · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Clinique
Redness solutions
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Murad
Rejuvenating & Renewing Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones
Murad
Renewing Face Cleansing Cream
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Freeman
Restorative Facial Cleanser + Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Freeman
Restorative Facial Exfoliator + Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Murad
Resurgence Renewing Cleansing Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
The Ordinary
Retinal 0.2% Emulsion
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, coconut derivatives
Murad
Retinal ReSculpt Eye Lifting Cream
Eye cream · Lists retinoid
Laura Geller
Retinol Hand Cream
Body lotion · Lists retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Murad
Retinol Youth Renewal Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists fragrance, retinoid
L’Oréal
Revitalift 1.5% Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum for Face
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
L’Oréal
Revitalift filler
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
The Ordinary
Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Olaplex
RICH HYDRATION MASK
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Fekkai
Root Lift
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
The Ordinary
Saccharomyces Ferment 30% Milky Toner
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
The Ordinary
Salicylic Acid 0.5% Body Serum
Body lotion · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
The Ordinary
Salicylic Acid 2% Anhydrous Solution
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
The Ordinary
Salicylic Acid 2% Masque
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
The Ordinary
Salicylic Acid 2% Solution
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
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