Isopropyl Alcohol
Isopropyl Alcohol is a solvent and viscosity controlling ingredient. It’s in 296 products on Poliage, most often conditioner, hair styling and shampoo. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Drying alcohol.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
Rubbing alcohol. A solvent that evaporates quickly.
What it does
Contains Isopropyl Alcohol: antifoaming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Isopropyl Alcohol: perfuming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Isopropyl Alcohol: solvent
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Isopropyl Alcohol: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 34680, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Isopropyl Alcohol
Moroccanoil
Scalp Balancing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Moroccanoil
Scalp Balancing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Sachajuan
SCALP CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Schauma Keratin Kraft Aufbau Spülung
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens
Head & Shoulders
Sensitive
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Shampoo Elseve L’Oréal Hydra Detox 48h Anti-Caspa com 200ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Balea
Shampoo Intensiv Pflege mit Vanille-Duft und Mandelöl
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire sensitive Head and Shoulders
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Shine + Protect Spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, silicones
Moroccanoil
Shower Gel Ambiance de Plage
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Shower Gel Bergamote Fraîche
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Shower Gel Dahlia Rouge
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Shower Gel Fragrance Originale
Body wash · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Shower Gel Soleil de Tanger
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Shower Gel Spa Du Maroc
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Signature Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Signature Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Garnier Fructis
Sleek & Shine Intense Smooth Leave-In Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Garnier
Sleek & Shine Smoothing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
smart care hand sanitizer
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Moroccanoil
Smoothing Lotion
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Wet n Wild
So Defined Volumizing + Defining Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
dm
Soforthilfespray
Lists drying alcohol
R+Co
SOFT BOUNCE NATURAL TEXTURE & CURL CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
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