Alcohol
icky
Also-called-like-this: Ethanol
What-it-does:
antimicrobial/antibacterial,
solvent,
viscosity controlling,
astringent
Details
Simply alcohol refers to ethanol and it's a pretty controversial ingredient. It has many instant benefits: it's a great solvent, penetration enhancer, creates cosmetically elegant, light formulas, great astringent and antimicrobial. No wonder it's popular in toners and oily skin formulas.
The downside is that it can be very drying if it's in the first few ingredients on an ingredient list.
Some experts even think that regular exposure to alcohol damages skin barrier and causes inflammation though it's a debated opinion. If you wanna know more, we wrote a more detailed explanation about what's the deal with alcohol in skincare products at alcohol denat. (it's also alcohol, but with some additives to make sure no one drinks it).
Something incorrect or missing?Products with Alcohol
Acnol Lotion For Acne
Aromatherapy Associates Mattifying Deep Cleanse Face Mask
Clear skin by Avon Loción Tónica Facial Astringente
Ducray Tonifying Gel
Etude House Ac Clean Up Pink Powder Spot
MUCA Day Cream
Mizon Acence Blemish Out Pink Spot
TonyMoly Foot Peeling Shoes
Ultrasun Ultrasun Sports Gel Spf50
VMV HYPOALLERGENICS Illuminants+ Brilliance Toner
A'pieu Pure Block Aqua Sun Gel Spf 50+ Pa+++
Acnol Gel For Acne
Acwell Dermild Fresh Sun Control Essence Spf 50
Alba Botanica Good & Clean Pore Purifying Mini Peel
Anessa Uv Perfect Gel SPF 50+
Arya Laya Regeneration Night Care
Avon Mark MagiX Setting Spray
Avon Vitamina C Renew
BE THE SKIN Botanical Pore Toner
Bare Republic Mineral Face Lotion Spf 30
Barry M Flawless Hydro Fix Primer Water
BeautyRX Essential 8% Exfoliating Serum
Biopelle Dark Circle Relief Cream 1 Percent Vitamin K Oxide
Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence Spf50+ Pa++++ (2019 formula)
Biore Uv Athlizm Skin Protect Essence
Boiron Arnicare Bruise
Boiron Calendula Gel
COSRX Calming Liquid Intensive
COSRX Natural Bha Returning A-Sol
Caudalie Beauty Elixir
Celeteque Acne Solution and Oil Control Toner
Chanel Blue Serum
Chanel Hydra Beauty Serum
Clarins Daily Energizer Wake-Up Booster
Dr Hauschka Foundation
Dr Hauschka Soothing Cleansing Milk
Ducray Neoptide Men Hair Lotion
ECLADO Cell Magic Skin Lotion
Elizavecca Milky Piggy Hell-Pore Clean Up Mask
Emina Sun Protection Spf 30 Pa+++
Erborian Bamboo Matte Lotion
Etude House Bebe Foot Mask
Goodal Green Tangerine Moist Mist Toner
Hada Labo SHA Hydrating Water Gel
Holika Holika Moisture Sun Gel
Holika Holika Pig Nose Clear Blackhead Peeling Massage Gel
IOPE Pore Clinic Tightening Essence
Jurlique Lavender Hydrating Mist
Jurlique Rosewater Balancing Mist
Kose COSMEPORT SUNCUT Perfect UV Gel SPF 50+ PA++++