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 21, 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
Murad
Superactive Moisturizer SPF 50: Mattifying Oil + Pore Control
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Murad
Superactive Moisturizer SPF 50: Wrinkle-Fighting
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Supergoop!
Superscreen Hydrating Daily Cream SPF 40
Sunscreen · Lists chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
SuperStay 24h fond de teint stretch beige éclat
Lists parabens, silicones
Hempz
Sweet Pineapple & Honey Melon Herbal Body Moisturizer
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones
Hempz
Sweet Pineapple & Honey Melon Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Drunk Elephant
T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial AHA + BHA Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Fekkai
Technician Color Conditioner Extended Color Vibrancy
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Fekkai
Technician Color Shampoo + Flash Mask
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Fekkai
Technician Color Shampoo Extended Color Vibrancy
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
BeautyBio
The Balance pH Balancing Gel Cleanser
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Tatcha
The Brightening Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Rimmel London
The Multi-Tasker Concealer
Concealer · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
StriVectin
TL Advanced Tightening Neck Cream PLUS
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
La Roche-Posay
Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser
Lists coconut derivatives
Ole Henriksen
Touch Retexturizing Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Kate Somerville
Travel Size ExfoliKate Cleanser Daily Foaming Wash
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Hempz
Triple Moisture Fresh Citrus Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Hempz
Tropical Coconut Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
TruBlend Undercover Concealer
Concealer · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
L’Oréal
Ultra facial cream
Lists parabens, silicones
Black Opal
Ultra Matte Foundation Powder
Foundation · Lists silicones
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Retinol Eye Cream with Retinol, Squalane + Ceramides
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen with Helioplex
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
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