Alcohol-free serums
242 serums on Poliage have no drying alcohol in the ingredient list. Ordered by shelf adds to date, then by name.
Updated October 23, 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.
242 products
Naturium
Retinol Complex Serum
Serum · Lists retinoid, coconut derivatives
Pixi
+C Vit Priming Oil
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Differin
10% Benzoyl Peroxide Spot Treatment
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
The INKEY List
10% Niacinamide Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
The INKEY List
15% Vitamin C + EGF Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens
Haruharu Wonder
3% PHA Gentle Liquid Exfoliating Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid
The INKEY List
360° Acne Clearing Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Haruharu Wonder
4% TXA Gel Serum / Unscented
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Tula
A+ Renewal
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid
PanOxyl
Acne Clearing Spot Treatment
Serum · Lists silicones
Vintner’s Daughter
Active Botanical Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Cetaphil
Advanced Daily Defense Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Derma E
Advanced Peptides and Flora-Collagen Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance
Renee Rouleau
Advanced Resurfacing Serum
Serum · Lists retinoid, essential oils, silicones
Dermalogica
Age Bright Clearing Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Nivea
Age Defense Instant Hydrating Face Serum
Serum · Lists retinoid
Juice Beauty
Age Defy Serum
Serum · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Andalou Naturals
Age Defying Fruit Stem Cell Revitalize Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance
Acure
AI Peptide Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
The Ordinary
Aloe 2% + NAG 2% Solution
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid
The Ordinary
Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Naturium
Alpha Arbutin Serum 2%
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
The Ordinary
Amino Acids + B5
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Drunk Elephant
Amino Rain Glasswater Serum
Serum · Lists coconut derivatives
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