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
Algenist
GENIUS Ultimate Anti-Aging Melting Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid
The Ordinary
GF 15% Solution
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Origins
Ginzing Refreshing eye cream
Lists silicones
NeoStrata
Glycolic Microdermabrasion Face Polish
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Skinfix
Glycolic Renewing Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
The Ordinary
Glycolipid Cream Cleanser
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
The Ordinary
Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion
Moisturizer · Lists retinoid
Neutrogena
Handcrem mit Nordic Berry
Lists fragrance, silicones
Hawaiian Tropic
Hawaiian Tropic Island Sport
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
It Cosmetics
Hello Results Wrinkle-Reducing Daily Retinol Serum-in-Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones
Clinique
High Impact Extreme Volume Mascara
Mascara · Lists sulfates, silicones
Clinique
High Impact Mascara
Mascara · Lists sulfates, silicones
Clinique
High Impact Zero Gravity Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Hempz
Honeycrisp Apple & Cherry Chai Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
SHEGLAM
Hot Streak Leave-In Protection Serum
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
The Ordinary
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides)
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Moroccanoil
Hydrating Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
CeraVe
Hydrating cream-to-foam cleanser
Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Clarins
Hydrating Gentle Foaming Cleanser
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Water Gel Face Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Body Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Sheer Tint
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Sheer Tint, Shade: Deep
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
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