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
Olaplex
Nº.5 BOND MAINTENANCE STRENGTHENING CONDITIONER JUMBO
Conditioner · 525 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters
Olaplex
Nº.5 BOND MAINTENANCE STRENGTHENING CONDITIONER LITER
Conditioner · 1000 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Olaplex
Nº.5 BOND MAINTENANCE STRENGTHENING CONDITIONER TRAVEL SIZE
Conditioner · 100 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Olaplex
Nº.5CURL BOND SHAPER HYDRATING CURL CONDITIONER FULL SIZE
Conditioner · 250 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Olaplex
Nº.5CURL BOND SHAPER HYDRATING CURL CONDITIONER LITER
Conditioner · 1000 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Olaplex
Nº.5CURL BOND SHAPER HYDRATING CURL CONDITIONER TRAVEL SIZE
Conditioner · 100 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Olaplex
Nº.5FINE BOND MAINTENANCE VOLUMIZING CONDITIONER FULL SIZE
Conditioner · 250 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Nº.5FINE BOND MAINTENANCE VOLUMIZING CONDITIONER JUMBO
Conditioner · 525 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Nº.5FINE BOND MAINTENANCE VOLUMIZING CONDITIONER LITER
Conditioner · 1000 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Nº.5FINE BOND MAINTENANCE VOLUMIZING CONDITIONER TRAVEL SIZE
Conditioner · 100 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Norwegische Formal Handcreme Konzentriert + Unparfümiert
75 ml · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Juliette Has a Gun
Not a Shower Gel
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
NARS
Notorious Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Nivea
Nourish by Nature Avocado Enriched Body Lotion
Body lotion · 16.9 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Trader Joe’s
Nourish Oil-Free Antioxidant Facial Moisturizer
Lists retinoid
Cetaphil
Nourishing & Hydrating Lotion
Body lotion · Lists silicones
True Botanicals
Nourishing Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Tula
Nourishing Cleanser - Prebiotic Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Nourishing Essentially Enriched Body Lotion
Body lotion · 8.5 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
bareMinerals
Nourishing Lip Oil
Lip · Lists fragrance
Watsons
Nourishing micellar conditioner
500 mL · Label from Malaysia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Nivea
Nourishing Radiance Body Lotion
Body lotion · 13.5 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
The INKEY List
Nourishing Rice Milk Hydrating Toner
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
L’Oréal
Nude Magique BB Cream
30 ml · Label from France · Lists parabens, silicones
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