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
L’Oréal
Colorista Washout #turquoisehair
Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Revlon
ColorSilk After Color Hair Mask
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Revlon
ColorSilk After Color Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Colorsilk
Colorsilk Beautiful Color - 32 Acajou foncé
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Sally Hansen
Complete Care 7-in-1 Nail Treatment
Lists drying alcohol, retinoid
Every Man Jack
Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
PRAVANA
Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Herbal Essences
Conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Ogx
Conditioner Argan Oil of Morocco
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
L’Oréal
conditionner
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
L’Oréal
Cool Power Gel Douche Cryo-Caps™ -4°C (Format XL)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Crème de jour ultra riche sans rinçage
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Yves Rocher
Crème lavante Low Shampoo
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Ouai
Curl Crème
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Curl Nourish Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Curl Nourish Curl Air Dry Cream
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Curl Nourish Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Act+Acre
Daily Hydro™ Hydrating Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Pantene
Daily Moisture Renewal conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
K18
DAMAGE SHIELD protective conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils
R+Co
DE LUXE REPARATIVE CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Watsons
Deep cleansing micellar conditioner
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
OGX
Deeply Restoring Pracaxi Recovery Oil Conditioner
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Kenra Professional
Deluxe Defense Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, silicones
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