Ergothioneine
Ergothioneine is an antioxidant ingredient. It’s in 12 products on Poliage, most often serum, moisturizer and eye cream. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
What it does
Contains Ergothioneine: antioxidant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 56156, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Ergothioneine
The Ordinary
Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dermalogica
Biolumin C Gel Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Dermalogica
Biolumin C Night Restore Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Drunk Elephant
Bouncy Brightfacial Brightening Mask with 10% Azelaic Acid + 1% Salicylic Acid
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Allies of Skin
Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum
Serum · Lists coconut derivatives
Renee Rouleau
Firm + Repair Overnight Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Allies of Skin
Founder’s Essence 56 Ellagic & P.A.D. Light Reflecting Fluid
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid
Joelle Monet -Ageless Moisturizer
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Allies of Skin
Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Moroccanoil
Protect & Prevent Spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
The Ordinary
Retinal 0.2% Emulsion
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, coconut derivatives
Allies of Skin
Vitamin C 20% & Citrus Cells Advanced Light Reflecting Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
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