Trehalose
Trehalose is a humectant and moisturising ingredient. It’s in 194 products on Poliage, most often shampoo, serum and conditioner. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
A sugar found in many plants and fungi. Holds water in the skin surface.
What it does
Contains Trehalose: humectant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Trehalose: moisturising
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 80292, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Trehalose
Murad
Acne Control Clarifying Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Clinique
Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Advance Techniques Intense Repair Shampoo
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Advanced Hair Series Pure Care Sublime Oil
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Murad
Age Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50 PA++++
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Fekkai
Apple Cider Detox Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Après-shampooing Blond lumière
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
R+Co
ATLANTIS Moisturizing B5 Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Medicube
Azelaic Acid Niacinamide Toner
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Kristin Ess
Balancing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Clarins
Baume super hydratant Clarins Men
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
Clinique
Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer
Foundation · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Biolumin C Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Dermalogica
Biolumin C Gel Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Dermalogica
Biolumin C Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Fekkai
Blonde Rx Purple Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Boob tape remover
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
Bubble Buff Lip Scrub
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Naturopathica
Calendula Essential Hydrating Lotion SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Maybelline
Cheek Heat Gel-Cream Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Olay
Clarifying Daily Facial Cleanser with Niacinamide
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Clinique
Clarifying Lotion 1.0
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Murad
Clarifying Toner for Acne–Prone Skin
Toner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
COVERGIRL
Clean Fresh Nourishing Skin Tint
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
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