Alcohol-free exfoliants
219 exfoliants on Poliage have no drying alcohol in the ingredient list. Ordered by shelf adds to date, then by name.
Updated October 22, 2026
No drying alcohol on the ingredient list: alcohol (ethanol, ethyl alcohol), alcohol denat. (denatured alcohol), methyl alcohol (methanol), isopropyl alcohol, propyl alcohol, SD alcohol grades. A product is listed only when its ingredient list comes from the brand's own site and has at least five entries; check the pack in your hand, since a formula can change.
219 products
The Ordinary
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid
Naturopathica
10% Glycolic Acid + Aloe Vera Resurfacing Pads
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
Clinique
7 Day Scrub Cream Rinse-Off Formula
Exfoliant · Lists coconut derivatives
100% Pure
Acai Pulp Facial Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Mad Hippie
AHA + BHA Milk Serum
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
The Ordinary
AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
COSRX
AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Obagi
AHA+PHA Smoothing Micro-Peel
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid
Clinique
All About Clean 2-in-1 Charcoal Mask + Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists coconut derivatives
Mario Badescu
Almond & Honey Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, parabens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Almond Milk Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Tree Hut
Angel Cake Mini Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Angel Cake Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Apple Crumble Mini Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Apple Crumble Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Beauty of Joseon
Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel
Exfoliant · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Tree Hut
Aurora Nights Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
The Ordinary
Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%
Exfoliant · Lists silicones
The Body Shop
Baked Gingerbread & Brown Sugar Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, chemical UV filters
COSRX
BHA Blackhead Power Liquid
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
St. Ives
BHA Green Tea & Bamboo Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Naturium
BHA Liquid Exfoliant 2%
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Tree Hut
Birthday Cake Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Clinique
Blackhead Solutions 7 Day Deep Pore Cleanse & Scrub
Exfoliant · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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