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 22, 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
Kristin Ess
Softening Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Henkel
Sommerpflege Spülung
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens
Henkel
Spiegelglanz 24h Glanz-Treu Spülung
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens
Kristin Ess
Strengthening Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Marc Anthony
Strictly Curls Curl Defining Lotion
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
L’Oréal Paris
Sulfate-Free Glossing Conditioner for Shiny Hair
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
R+Co
SUNSET BLVD Blonde Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid
Sally Hansen
Super Strength Defense
Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Fekkai
Super Strength+ Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Tree Hut
Tangerine Hydraglow Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Love Beauty and Planet
Tea Tree Oil & Vetiver Shampoo
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Tenue & Strong Pro 185
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Crown Affair
The Hydrating Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Crown Affair
The Smoothing Air Dry Cream
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Crown Affair
The Volumizing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
OGX
Thick & Full Biotin & Collagen Conditioner
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Ouai
Thick Hair Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Unilever
Timotei Brume Sublimante enrichie aux Huiles d’Argan Bio et d’Amande et Fleur de Jasmin Spray
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Total Repair 5 Soin démêlant instantané reconstituant Cicamide + Pro-Kératine
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones
Garnier
Triple Nutrition
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Triple Nutrition Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Kenra Professional
Triple Repair Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Kenra Professional
Triple Repair Split End Mending Serum
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
L’Oréal
Ultimate Blends Conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
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