Polyaminopropyl Biguanide
Polyaminopropyl Biguanide is a preservative ingredient. It’s in 23 products on Poliage, most often foundation, sunscreen and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
Polyaminopropyl biguanide: used to keep microbes from growing.
What it does
Contains Polyaminopropyl Biguanide: preservative
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 36692, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Polyaminopropyl Biguanide
L’Oréal
Cils Demasq
Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Clear Away Eye & Lip Makeup Remover-Clear Away
Lip · Lists silicones
La Roche-Posay
Démaquillant yeux peaux sensibles
Lists coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
Eau micellaire
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
Eau micellaire ULTRA peaux sensibles
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Clinique
Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum Foundation SPF 15
Foundation · Lists silicones
Marcelle
Gentle Makeup Remover Pads for Sensitive Eyes
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Skyn Iceland
Glacial Face Wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, retinoid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Heavenly Milk Shower Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
La Roche-posay Eau Micellaire Physiologique. Fl-pompe
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Make-up Entferner
Lists silicones
Garnier
Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 Waterproof Makeup Remover
Cleanser · Lists silicones
L’Oréal
Nutri Repair 3 Huiles Démêlant soin instantané
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Sun Bum
Original SPF 15 Sunscreen Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
Sun Bum
Original SPF 50 Sunscreen Face Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
l-oreal
Pure Active - Démaquillants - Solution micellaire Anti-imperfections
Lists drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Vichy
PURETE THERMALE - Solution micellaire nettoyante
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Clinique
Redness Solutions Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15
Foundation · Lists silicones
l-oreal
Skin Active Biphase Micellaire Tout en 1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Solution Micellaire
Lists coconut derivatives
l-oreal
Solution micellaire tout en 1
Lists drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Solution Micellaire Tout en 1 Peaux Sensibles
Lists coconut derivatives
Skyn Iceland
Travel Size Glacial Face Wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, retinoid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
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