Polyvinyl Alcohol
Polyvinyl Alcohol is a viscosity controlling and film forming ingredient. It’s in 60 products on Poliage, most often mascara, mask and lip. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
Polyvinyl alcohol: used to leave a thin film on skin or hair.
What it does
Contains Polyvinyl Alcohol: film-forming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Polyvinyl Alcohol: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 79330, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Polyvinyl Alcohol
Medicube
Kojic Acid Brigtening Wrapping Mask
Mask · Lists retinoid
Pixi
Large Lash Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Volume Waterproof Mascara + Perfect Point Plus Eyeliner
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Mirabella Beauty
Lash Luxe Legacy Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Clinique
Lash Power Tubing Mascara Long-Wearing Formula
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Anastasia Beverly Hills
Lash Sculpt Lengthening & Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
SHEGLAM
Lashlighter Mega Boost Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
bareMinerals
LASHTOPIA Mega Volume Mineral-Based Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens
Sheets Laundry Club
Laundry Detergent Fresh Linen Scent
Lists fragrance
ColourPop
Level Up Lengthening Mascara
Mascara · Lists coconut derivatives
Medik8
Liquid Peptides
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Medik8
Liquid Peptides Advanced MP
Serum · Lists silicones
Laura Geller
Long-n-Lifted Tubing Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Nivea
Masque exfoliant lissant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens
Doucce
Maxlash Volumizer Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens
Wet n Wild
Mega Protein Mascara
Mascara · Lists sulfates, silicones
Naturium
Multi-Peptide Advanced Serum
Serum · Lists silicones
Dr. Rashel Beauty Exixirs
Nose Pore Strips + Wet Wipes
Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Medicube
PDRN Wrapping Mask
Mask · Lists essential oils
SHEGLAM
Peel Talk Lip Tint-Celeb Crush
Lip · Lists fragrance
Wet n Wild
Peel-Off Lip Stain
Lip · Lists drying alcohol
Balea
Pink Peel-off Maske
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
SHEGLAM
Pout Polish Peel-Off Lip Mask
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dermalogica
Prisma Protect SPF30
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters
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