Alcohol-free foundations
157 foundations 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.
157 products
Ben Nye
Color Cake Foundation
Foundation · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Chantecaille
Compact Makeup
Foundation · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
bareMinerals
COMPLEXION RESCUE Luminous Skin Tint Stick
Foundation · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Kjaer Weis
Cream Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Ben Nye
Creme Foundation
Foundation · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Ben Nye
Creme Stick Foundations
Foundation · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Clinique
Daily Calm Makeup Balm
Foundation · Lists silicones
Mirabella Beauty
Defense CC Créme
Foundation · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, salicylic acid
SHEGLAM
Dew & Done Skin Tint With SPF20-Linen
Foundation · Lists silicones
Maybelline
Dream Cushion Fresh Face Liquid Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Maybelline
Dream Fresh BB Cream
Foundation · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Maybelline
Dream Liquid Mousse Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Maybelline
Dream Matte Mousse Foundation
Foundation · Lists parabens, silicones
Maybelline
Dream Velvet Soft Matte Hydrating Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Palladio
DUAL WET & DRY POWDER FOUNDATION
Foundation · Lists retinoid, silicones
Fenty Beauty
Eaze Drop Blur + Smooth Tint Stick
Foundation · Lists silicones
Fenty Beauty
Eaze Drop Lightweight Blurring Skin Tint
Foundation · Lists silicones
Clinique
Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 45
Foundation · Lists silicones
Clinique
Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum Foundation SPF 15
Foundation · Lists silicones
Clinique
Even Better Refresh Hydrating and Repairing Makeup
Foundation · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Dermablend
Flawless Creator Lightweight Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Laura Mercier
Flawless Lumière Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Kevyn Aucoin
Foundation Balm
Foundation · Lists silicones
Palladio
FOUNDATION PRIMER
Foundation · Lists silicones
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