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
Beauty so clean Cosmetic Sanitizer Mist
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 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
Chanel Le Blanc Day/Night Intensive Spot Treatment - Night
Chanel Le Blanc Masque
Chanel Le Lift Crème
Chanel Le Lift Flash Eye Revitalizer
Chanel Le Lift Masque De Nuit
Chanel Le Lift Sérum
Chanel Sublimage L'Essence
Chanel Sublimage L’Essence Lumière
Clarins Daily Energizer Wake-Up Booster
Clarins V Shaping Facial Lift Serum
Cosme Decorte Aq Toning Lotion
Cosme Decorte Vita De Rêve Herbal Vitalizing Lotion
Cosme Decorte Vita De Rêve Herbal Vitalizing Lotion Mask
Cosmedix Mystic Hydrating Treatment
Dr Hauschka Clarifying Toner
Dr Hauschka Foundation