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
Blonde Perfecting Purple Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Moroccanoil
Blonde Perfecting Purple Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Ouai
Body Cleanser St. Barts Scent
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Curlsmith
Bond Curl Rehab Salve
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Ouai
Bond Repair Balm
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones
loreal pairs
bond repair Conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
butler please 772
Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Tree Hut
Candy Cane Hydraglow Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
R+Co
CASSETTE Curl Defining Conditioner + Superseed Oil Complex
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid
Deliplus
Champú Cabellos Blancos y Platinos
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Cinnamon Dolce Hydraglow Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Sachajuan
CLARIFYING CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Camille Rose
Clean Rinse Clarifying Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
OGX
Coconut milk conditioner
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Love Beauty and Planet
Coconut Oil & Ylang Ylang Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Palmer’s
Coconut Oil Formula
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Moroccanoil
Color Care Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
L.A. Colors
Color Craze Purple Passion Nail Polish (No. 612)
Lists drying alcohol
Deliplus
Color intense
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Color Protecting Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
L’Oréal
Color Riche 875 Kimono Empire
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, carmine (from insects)
Garnier
Color Shield Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Color-Vive Soin démêlant instantané Cheveux colorés ou mêchés
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Colorista washout #bluehair
Lists drying alcohol, silicones
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