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 21, 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
Unilever
Shampoo ritual de crecimiento
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Shampooing Blond Lumière - Timotei
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Fekkai
Shea Butter Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Fekkai
Shea Butter Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dae
Signature Conditioner - Full-Size
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
Simply Ageless + Olay 3-in-1 Liquid Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
COVERGIRL
Simply Ageless Skin Blurring Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
Simply Ageless Triple Action Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Renee Rouleau
Skin Correcting Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Dermalogica
Skin Smoothing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Olay
Smoothing Daily Facial Cleanser | with Retinol
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, retinoid, silicones
Julep
So Appealing Wipe-Off Lip Tint
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Torriden
SOLID IN Essence
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Burt’s Bees
Soothing Toner
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
True Botanicals
Spirulina Cleansing Powder
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
MAC
Studio Fix 24HR Colour Corrector
Concealer · Lists silicones
MAC
Studio Radiance 24Hr Luminous Lift Concealer
Concealer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
MAC
Studio Radiance 24HR Luminous Lift Concealer NC11
Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
MAC
Studio Radiance Serum-Powered Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Murad
Sulfur Mask for Acne
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Summer Citrus Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Summer Citrus Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
R+Co
SUN CATCHER Power C Styling Butter
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Olay
Super Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones
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