Dehydroacetic Acid
Dehydroacetic Acid is a preservative ingredient. It’s in 176 products on Poliage, most often shampoo, conditioner and eye cream. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
A synthetic preservative effective against mold and yeast.
What it does
Contains Dehydroacetic Acid: preservative
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 33185, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Dehydroacetic Acid
100% Pure
Fruit Pigmented Healthy Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
100% Pure
Fruit Pigmented Tinted Moisturizer
Foundation · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
100% Pure
Fruit Pigmented Ultra Lengthening Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens
The INKEY List
Fulvic Acid Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Cora
Gel lavant mains à l’eau de tilleul bio
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Gel Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid+Aloe Vera
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Caudalie
Gentle Buffing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cetaphil
Gentle Skin Cleansing Cloths
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Skyn Iceland
Glacial Face Wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, retinoid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Method
Glacier + granite men’s body wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
The Ordinary
Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion
Moisturizer · Lists retinoid
Unilever
Heavenly Milk Shower Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Hydra Jelly Pocket Lip Jam-Sugar Swirl
Lip · Lists silicones
Kjaer Weis
Im-Possible Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Caudalie
Instant Detox Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Jack Black
Jack Black Pure Clean Daily Facial Cleanser
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Pacifica
Jasmine Milk Hydrating Glazing Essence
Toner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Jelly Bear Lip Oil
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Lavilin
Jojoba Gel Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
ELEVEN
Keep My Curl Moisture Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
kirkland signature
Lists fragrance
L’Oréal
L’après-shampooing hydratant Lait d’amande nourricier
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
essence
Lash Princess Liner black waterproof
Lists sulfates
bareMinerals
LASHTOPIA Mega Volume Mineral-Based Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens
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