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Solvent / vehicle ingredient

Alcohol

Undenatured ethyl alcohol used as a solvent and penetration enhancer; the undiluted INCI-distinct form from Alcohol Denat.

Also known as: ethyl alcohol, dehydrated alcohol

solventantimicrobial

Benefits

  • ✓Lightweight, fast-absorbing finish
  • ✓Improves penetration of other ingredients
  • ✓Antimicrobial at high concentrations

Watch for

  • ⚠Can be drying or irritating at high concentrations on dry or sensitive skin
At a glance
CategorySolvent / vehicle
IrritancyModerate–high
Beginner-friendlyYes
In your routine

Generally well-tolerated and easy to layer.

Found in 53 products
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Products with Alcohol

Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream EXMoisturizer
Sulwhasoo
Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream EX
No.5 Vitamin Spotlight PadToner
Numbuzin
No.5 Vitamin Spotlight Pad
Timetreasure Honorstige CreamMoisturizer
Sulwhasoo
Timetreasure Honorstige Cream
Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Serum EXSerum
Sulwhasoo
Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Serum EX
1899 Single EssenceEssence
Donginbi
1899 Single Essence
Moisturizer
Nature Republic
Soothing & Moisture Aloe Vera 92% Soothing Gel