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
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Sheer Tint, Shade: Light
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Face Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Moroccanoil
Hydrating Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Hydrating Styling Cream
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
CeraVe
Hydrating Toner
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Murad
Hydrating Toner
Toner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
First Aid Beauty
Hydrating Toner with Squalane + Oats
Toner · Lists chemical UV filters
Equate beauty
Hydration Gel
Lists fragrance, silicones
Neutrogena
Hydro Boost Aqua-Gel
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
Neutrogena
Hydro Boost Water Gel
Lists fragrance, silicones
Neutrogena
Hydro Boost Water Gel Lotion SPF 50
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Maelove
Hydro Relief Peptides & Amino Acids Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
CeraVe
Hyrdrating Cream To Foam Cleanser
Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Maybelline
Instant Age Rewind Color Correcting Concealer
Concealer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Maybelline
Instant Age Rewind Eraser Treatment Makeup
Foundation · Lists parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Maybelline
Instant Age Rewind® Eraser Multi-Use Concealer
Concealer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Revision Skincare
Intellishade Matte
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Revision Skincare
Intellishade Original
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Revision Skincare
Intellishade TruPhysical
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Revision Skincare
Intellishade TruPhysical Clear
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Moroccanoil
Intense Curl Cream
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L’Oréal
Invisi’Gel aux actifs minéraux
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
CeraVe
Invisible Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Wet n Wild
Jelly Drip Lip Glaze
Lip · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
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