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
Unilever
Vitalité Brillance Shampooing
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Volume Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Kenra Professional
Volume Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Essence
Volume Stylist 18h Lash Extension Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
L’Oréal
Wahre Schätze Mythische Olive
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Wahre Schätze Pflegende Spülung Argan Camelia-Öl
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Medicube
Zero Capsule Foam Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Фарба для волосся L’Oreal Paris Preference 5.0
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid
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