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

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