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
Ducray Tonifying Gel
Mizon Acence Blemish Out Pink Spot
TonyMoly Foot Peeling Shoes
Ultrasun Ultrasun Sports Gel Spf50
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
BE THE SKIN Botanical Pore Toner
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 Spf 50+/Pa++++
Boiron Calendula Gel
COSRX Calming Liquid Intensive
COSRX Natural Bha Returning A-Sol
Caudalie Beauty Elixir
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
Erborian Bamboo Matte 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
Lapothicell Ceramide Hydra Fluid
MINISO Aloe Relaxing Moisture Soothing Gel
May Coop Raw Sauce
Nature Republic Soothing & Moisture Aloe Vera 92% Soothing Gel (Tube)
Nature Republic Soothing & Moisture Aloe Vera 92% Soothing Gel Mist
Nature Republic Super Aqua Max Fresh Watery Cream
Natures Aid Distilled Witch Hazel
Nivea Sun Zero Feeling Uv Lotion
OXY Acne Control Toner
Payot My Payot Jour Gelée - Daily Radiance Care
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