1,2-Hexanediol
1,2-Hexanediol is a solvent ingredient. It’s in 725 products on Poliage, most often serum, moisturizer and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 23, 2026
In plain English
1,2-hexanediol: used to dissolve other ingredients.
What it does
Contains 1,2-Hexanediol: solvent
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 54170, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain 1,2-Hexanediol
SHEGLAM
Fall In Line Peel Off Lip Liner Stain-Bare Blush
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Fenty Beauty
Fenty Treatz Hydrating + Strengthening Lip Oil
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dr. Dennis Gross
Fill + Repair Eye Cream with Hyaluronic Acid
Eye cream · Lists exfoliating acid
COOLA
Firming Face Oil with SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
Haruharu Wonder
Firming Serum (with Retinal 0.1%)
Serum · Lists retinoid
Elizabeth Arden
Flawless Finish Skincaring Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Elizabeth Arden
Flawless Finish Skincaring Foundation
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Vanicream
Foaming Wash for Baby
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
For The Flush Lip & Cheek Tint-Fruit Punch
Blush · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Allies of Skin
Founder’s Essence 56 Ellagic & P.A.D. Light Reflecting Fluid
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid
Native
Full & Thick Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance
SHEGLAM
Full Coverage Foundation Balm
Foundation · Lists fragrance, silicones
Acure
Future Fusion PM Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists retinoid, essential oils
Pacifica
Future Youth Time Shift Hydrogel Face Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance
Vanicream
Gentle Body Wash
Body wash · Lists coconut derivatives
Hero Cosmetics
Gentle Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Gentle Clear Repairing Post-Acne Serum
Serum · Lists coconut derivatives
Vanicream
Gentle Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Ginger Anti-dandruff Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Peach & Lily
Ginger Melt Oil Cleanser | Ginger Melt Cleansing Oil
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
The Body Shop
Ginger Scalp Care Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Beauty of Joseon
Ginseng Essence Water
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Peach & Lily
Glass Skin Face Polisher
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Peach & Lily
Glass Skin Refining Serum | Korean Face Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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