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
Prebiotic 4-In-1 MultiCleanser
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Null
premium Whitening Lotion
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Versed
Press Restart Gentle Retinol Serum
Serum · Lists retinoid
R+Co
PRIMARY COLOR CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
R+Co
PRIMARY COLOR SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Dermalogica
Pro Collagen Banking Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
rael beauty collagen plump and smooth facial sheet masks
Lists fragrance allergens
Renee Rouleau
Rapid Response Detox Masque
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Laura Mercier
Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Refreshing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Olay
Regenerist Resurfacing Peel Night Treatment
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Murad
Rejuvenating & Renewing Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones
Murad
Renewing Face Cleansing Cream
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Repair
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones
Murad
Resurgence Renewing Cleansing Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Murad
Retinal ReSculpt Eye Lifting Cream
Eye cream · Lists retinoid
Murad
Retinol Youth Renewal Eye Mask
Mask · Lists retinoid
Murad
Retinol Youth Renewal Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists fragrance, retinoid
The Ordinary
Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Heimish
RX Retinol Bakuchiol Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists fragrance, retinoid, silicones
Medicube
Salmon DNA Milky Toner
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Moroccanoil
Scalp Balancing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Cosmia
Shampoing à huile d’argan
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Shampoo Dove Hidratação + Vitaminas A e E 400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
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