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Alcohol Denat

Denatured Alcohol

Use with care

Helps long-wear formulas dry down fast, but it's genuinely drying and can strip the skin's barrier with repeated use.

Safe amount 1 studies cited

Fine occasionally; a problem if it's a top-three ingredient in your daily routine

Technical data

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Safety by concentration

Occasional useUse with care

Cited sources

Skin barrier function after repeated short-term application of alcohol-based hand rub following intervention with water immersion or occlusion

Plum et al., Contact Dermatitis · 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Is Alcohol Denat safe?

Helps long-wear formulas dry down fast, but it's genuinely drying and can strip the skin's barrier with repeated use. Fine occasionally; a problem if it's a top-three ingredient in your daily routine

Which products contain Alcohol Denat?

Natural Matte Longwear Foundation, Voluminous Original Mascara, LashBlast Volume Mascara, Telescopic Mascara, SuperStay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick, Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner, Tattoo Liner, All Nighter Long-Lasting Makeup Setting Spray