Diazolidinyl Urea
Diazolidinyl Urea is a preservative ingredient. It’s in 66 products on Poliage, most often body lotion, exfoliant and hair styling. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Formaldehyde releasers.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
A preservative that releases a small amount of formaldehyde to keep microbes from growing.
What it does
Contains Diazolidinyl Urea: preservative
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 33218, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Diazolidinyl Urea
John Frieda
Frizz Ease
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Maybelline
Full N Soft Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Gingham
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
gingham bath ultra shea body cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
gold bond ultimate diabetics dry skin relief
Lists retinoid, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Maybelline
Instant Age Rewind Radiant Firming Makeup
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers
Lida
Jabón 100% natural de glicerina
Lists fragrance, formaldehyde releasers
Mario Badescu
Kiwi Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
malibu tan
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mani moisturizer strength and anti breakage agave conditioner
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, formaldehyde releasers
Ziaja
Manuka Tree - Tónico Facial Astringente
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, formaldehyde releasers
Mario Badescu
Mario Badescu Caffeine Eye Cream, Hydrates, Revitalizes, Reduces Wrinkles, Dark Circles And Puffiness
Lists parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Cien
Mascarilla efecto lifting
Lists formaldehyde releasers
Maui moisture shampoo Maui moisture shampoo
Lists fragrance, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Gold Bond
Medicated Anti-Itch Lotion
Body lotion · Lists parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Gold Bond
Men’s Essentials Everyday Moisture Daily Body & Hand Cream/Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Dove
Men+Care Alcohol-Free Taming Gel
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Kenra Professional
Nitro Memory Crème 18
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
OGX Decadent Creamy Mousse
Lists fragrance, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
OGX
OGX Gravity-Defying & Hydration + O2 Weightless Oil + Lifting Tonic
Lists fragrance, formaldehyde releasers
OGX
ogx keratin oil
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Mario Badescu
Orange Cleansing Soap
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pink cashmere
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Biore
Pore Unclogging Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
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