Methylparaben
Methylparaben is a preservative ingredient. It’s in 348 products on Poliage, most often mascara, body lotion and hair styling. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Parabens.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
A preservative in the paraben family. Keeps bacteria and mold from growing.
What it does
Contains Methylparaben: preservative
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 35342, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as methylis parahydroxybenzoas, methyl paraben, e218 and e219.
Products that contain Methylparaben
Jergens
Shea Butter
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
L’Oréal
Shea Nourishing Body Butter
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Edgewell
Sheer Touch Oil-free Sunscreen Lotion 30 SPF
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Edgewell
Sheer Touch Oil-free Sunscreen Lotion SPF 15
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
Simply Ageless + Olay 3-in-1 Liquid Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
COVERGIRL
Simply Ageless + Olay Instant Wrinkle-Defying Foundation
Foundation · Lists parabens, silicones
Gold Bond
Softening Hydrating Foot Cream with Shea Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, retinoid, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Nivéa
Soin de jour
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Beiesdorf
Spray protecteur coloré 50+ Sun Kids
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Spray protecteur hydratant 10 faible
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, chemical UV filters
Rimmel London
STAY GLOSSY
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, chemical UV filters
l-oreal
Stop Rides Soin Hydratant Anti-rides d’expression Boswelox
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers
Mario Badescu
Strawberry Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, parabens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Studio Line 7 Indestructible
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Kenra Professional
Styling Gel 17
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, parabens, formaldehyde releasers
Nivea
Styling mousse extra strong
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
suave
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
suave lotion
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Unilever
Suave Nourishing Lotion - Cocoa Shea
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Eucerin
Sun spray 50+
Lists fragrance, parabens, chemical UV filters
Henkel
Syoss Shampooing perfecteur Kératine Perfection
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal Paris
Telescopic Original Lengthening Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens, silicones
Kenra Professional
Texturizing Taffy 13
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers
Maybelline
The Colossal Cat Eyes Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens, silicones