Polyvinyl Alcohol
Polyvinyl Alcohol is an emollient — fatty alcohol. It's found in 38 products in our database, making it a moderately popular ingredient.
What it does
Fatty alcohol
Who it's best for
Dry, mature, or rough skin that needs softening.
- Dry or flaky skin that feels tight after cleansing
- Mature skin that benefits from barrier-smoothing ingredients
- Anyone with rough texture who wants a softer, smoother feel
Works well with
- +Draws in moisture(humectant)
- +Locks moisture in(occlusive)
- +Works on your skin(active)
38 products
Softens and smooths
Best products with Polyvinyl Alcohol
Moisturisers
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The Littles 8.0
Reset to Balance Mode Kit - Routine Set for Oily Skin and Pore + Shine Control
Balance Mode Pore Polishing Peel-Off Face Mask with Salicylic Acid to Control Shine & Smooth Texture
Abeille Royale Anti-Aging Double R Advanced Serum for Radiance & Lifting
Mini Rhode Kit Glazed Skincare Essentials
Black Tea Firming Corset Cream
Beauty insider
Umbrian Clay Pore Purifying Face Mask
Cicapair Sleepair Ampoule-in Mask
Capture Eye Creme
Collagen Night Wrapping Mask
Protini Polypeptide Firming Refillable Moisturizer
Brightening Retinol Eye Creme for Fine Lines & Dark Circles with Bakuchiol
Korean Super Volcanic Pore Detoxing Clay Mask for Oil Control
Abeille Royale Double R Renew & Repair Eye Serum for Dark Circles, Puffiness, & Wrinkles
Barrier Restore Cream Comforting Daily Moisturizer
Garnier Moisture Tissue Mask Pomegranate
masque au concentré pur de bave d'escargot
Brightening Up Sun
UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+
Frequently asked questions
What does Polyvinyl Alcohol do in skincare?
Fatty alcohol
Is Polyvinyl Alcohol safe for sensitive skin?
Polyvinyl Alcohol is generally well-tolerated and has no specific concern flags in our database. As with any ingredient, patch-test if you have highly reactive skin.
What products contain Polyvinyl Alcohol?
38 products in our database contain Polyvinyl Alcohol. The highest-rated is Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 scoring 9.8/9.8.
Can I use Polyvinyl Alcohol every day?
Absolutely. Emollients are gentle, nourishing ingredients suitable for daily use in both morning and evening routines.