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
Curlsmith
Essential Moisture Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal Paris
EverPure Sulfate Free Moisture 21-in-1 Leave-In Conditioner for Dry Hair
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Express finish shock control 19 Rose doux
Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Kristin Ess
Extra Gentle Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Extra Volume Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
HAIRITAGE by Mindy McKnight
Fragrance Free Conditioner
Lists drying alcohol
Curlsmith
Fragrance-Free Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Frizz Control Moisturizing Lotion
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
L’Oréal
Fructis
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
L’Oréal
Fructis Après-shampooing Fortifiant Color Resist
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Fructis Après-shampooing fortifiant Stop Agressions
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
L’Oréal
Fructis Coco Water
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Fructis Nutri Coconut No Frizz
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Fekkai
Full Blown Volume Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Fekkai
Full Blown Volume Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Curlsmith
Full Body Milk Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
PUR Cosmetics
Fully Charged Mascara Powered by Magnetic Technology
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
Balea
Fuß & Bein Eisgel
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Garnier fructis
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Garnier
Garnier Fructis
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
garnier fructis sleek and shine
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
L’Oréal
Garnier Ultra Doux Shampooing Détox Thé Vert et 5 Plantes Bienfaisantes
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
GARNIER WHOLE BLENDS Gentle Detailing
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Roger & Gallet
Gel douche délassant à l’extrait de bourgeons de figuier & aloe vera
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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