Tocopherol
Tocopherol is an antioxidant and skin conditioning ingredient. It’s in 2,545 products on Poliage, most often lip, moisturizer and sunscreen. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 26, 2026
In plain English
Vitamin E. An antioxidant that slows oil spoilage in a formula and conditions skin.
What it does
Contains Tocopherol: antioxidant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Tocopherol: masking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Tocopherol: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 80273, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as vitamin e and d alpha tocopherol.
Products that contain Tocopherol
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