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
Maison Louis Marie
Deodorant - No.04 Bois de Balincourt
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Maison Louis Marie
Deodorant - No.09 Vallée de Farney
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Maison Louis Marie
Deodorant - No.13 Nouvelle Vague
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Vichy
DERCOS Technique - shampooing ultra apaisant cheveux normaux à gras - Vichy - 200ml
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Vichy
DERCOS ULTRA APAISANT
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Ouai
Detox Clarifying Hair Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove DermaSpa Crème Hydratante Corps Richesse Cachemire Pot 300ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Maybelline
Dream Pure BB Cream
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
unilever
Eau coiffante Brillance Nacrée - Timotei
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Wella
Elements
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oreal Paris
Elivive Glycolic Gloss Gloss Combing Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid
L’Oréal
Elsene Color-Vive Miracle Instantané
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Elsene Liss-Intense Soin démêlant instantané
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
L’Oréal
Elsene Total Repair 5 Miracle Instantané
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
L’Oréal
Elseve anti-casse démélant réparateur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
L’Oréal
Elseve Antipelliculaire shampooing traitant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Elseve Arginine Resist X3
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
L’Oréal
Elsève Fibralogy Air
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
L’Oréal
Elseve Fibralogy Innovation Filloxane
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
L’Oréal
Elseve Phytoclear antipelliculaire
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, salicylic acid
L’Oréal
Elvive caída resist x3
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
L’oreal
Elvive conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones
Herbivore
EMERALD Adaptogen Cleansing Milk Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Essence
Essence 01 Deep Black Waterproof Eyeliner Pen
Lists drying alcohol, silicones
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