Imidazolidinyl Urea
Imidazolidinyl Urea is a preservative ingredient. It’s in 11 products on Poliage, most often cleanser and hair styling. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Formaldehyde releasers.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
Imidazolidinyl urea: used to keep microbes from growing.
What it does
Contains Imidazolidinyl Urea: preservative
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 34567, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as imidurea.
Products that contain Imidazolidinyl Urea
Nizoral
Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
Lists fragrance, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers
Avon
Avon Naturales Cabello Aguacate y Macadamia Maxima Hidratación Crema para Peinar
Lists fragrance, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Unilever
Bio-Hydratante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers
Pandrosia
Body lotion
Lists fragrance, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
L’Oréal
Derma genèse - Révélateur de jeunesse cellulaire - Lait nettoyant velours
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, formaldehyde releasers, salicylic acid
Maybelline
Expert Eyes 100% Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover
Cleanser · Lists sulfates, parabens, formaldehyde releasers
Proactiv
Renewing Cleanser
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Cora
Shampooing Doux Cheveux secs & abimés Amande & Abricot
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Silicone glove
Lists fragrance, sulfates, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
l-oreal
Stop Rides Soin Hydratant Anti-rides d’expression Boswelox
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers
Kenra Professional
Styling Gel 17
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, parabens, formaldehyde releasers
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