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).
Products with Alcohol
Aromatherapy Associates Mattifying Deep Cleanse Face Mask
Ducray Tonifying Gel
Mizon Acence Blemish Out Pink Spot
Ultrasun Ultrasun Sports Gel Spf50
A'pieu Pure Block Aqua Sun Gel Spf 50+ Pa+++
Acwell Dermild Fresh Sun Control Essence Spf 50
Barry M Flawless Hydro Fix Primer Water
Biore Uv Aqua Rich Watery Essence Spf 50+/Pa++++
COSRX Natural Bha Returning A-Sol
Caudalie Beauty Elixir
Chanel Blue Serum
Chanel Hydra Beauty Serum
Dr Hauschka Foundation
ECLADO Cell Magic Skin Lotion
Etude House Bebe Foot Mask
Goodal Green Tangerine Moist Mist Toner
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
Lador Lador Perfect Hair Fill-Up
MINISO Aloe Relaxing Moisture Soothing Gel
May Coop Raw Sauce
Nature Republic Soothing & Moisture Aloe Vera 92% Soothing Gel (Tube)
Nature Republic Super Aqua Max Fresh Watery Cream
Rohto Skin Aqua Super Moisture Gel Pump (Spf50 + Pa ++++)
Sebamed Clear Face Deep Cleansing Toner
Sulwhasoo Essential Balancing Water Ex
Ultrasun High 30 Spf Face
Weleda After Shave Balm
innisfree Jeju Volcanic Pore Toner
lavera Anti-Pickel Gel Bio-Minze
skyn ICELAND Nordic Skin Peel
A'pieu Aqua Sun Gel Spf 50
Biore Uv Perfect Face Milk (Spf50+ / Pa++++)
Bioturm Naturkosmetik Anti-Redness Face Cream No.48
Blithe Inbetween Make-Up Prep
COSRX Natural Bha Skin Returning Emulsion
Chanel Hydra Beauty Gel Cream
Deoproce Snail Recovery Brightening Ampoule
Dr Hauschka Lavender Sandalwood Calming Body Cream
Dr Hauschka Translucent Bronzer
DrGL Moisturiser Anti-Aging
Holika Holika Wine Therapy Sleeping Mask (Red Wine)
Huxley Secret Of Sahara Essence; Grab Water
IOPE Hyaluronic Serum
IOPE Hyaluronic Softener
It's Skin Power 10 Formula Po Effector
Kenzoki Melt-In Moisturizing Lotion