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 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.
242 products
Maelove
Glow Maker Vitamin C Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid
Beekman 1802
Golden Booster Vitamin C Brightening Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
The Ordinary
Granactive Retinoid 5% in Squalane
Serum · Lists retinoid
SHEGLAM
Gro-Pro Nourishing Lash Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Glow Recipe
Guava Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum
Serum · Lists coconut derivatives
Dove
Hyaluronic + Hydration Cream Serum
Serum · Lists silicones
The Ordinary
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (Original Formulation)
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
The Ordinary
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides)
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
The INKEY List
Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Olay
Hyaluronic MINI Ultralight Gel
Serum · Lists silicones
Olay
Hyaluronic Ultralight Gel
Serum · Lists silicones
Biore
Hydrate & Glow Serum
Serum · Lists coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Serum · Lists silicones
Caudalie
Hydrating Hyaluronic Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance
BYOMA
Hydrating Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid
Maelove
Hydrator Hyaluronic Acid B5 Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
Ice Revive Scalp Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Tatcha
Indigo Overnight Repair
Serum · Lists silicones
Caudalie
Instant Firming Retinol Alternative Serum with Pro-Collagen Multi-Peptides
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
SHEGLAM
Lash Ritual Nourishing Serum-Clear
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Olaplex
LASHBOND BUILDING SERUM
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Catrice
Lazy Day All In One Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Thrive Causemetics
Liquid Brilliance Super Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Medik8
Liquid Peptides
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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