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 22, 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
Peach & Lily
Glass Skin Water-Gel Moisturizer - Vegan, Korean
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
Glazed & Locked Glossy Lip Tint-011 Born Ready
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Revlon
Glimmer Brightening Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Pacifica
Glow Baby Hydrodew Moisture Gel
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Missha
Glow Dewy Hydrating Sunscreen SPF40+
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
Missha
Glow Weightless Priming Sunscreen SPF50+
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Rael
Glutathione + Vita C Hydrogel Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
The Ordinary
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid
Kate Somerville
Goat Milk Moisturizing Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Herbivore
GREEN MAGIC Centella + Ceramides Soothing Face Serum
Serum · Lists drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Gro-Pro Nourishing Lash Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Glow Recipe
Guava Vitamin C Bright-Eye Gel Cream
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Glow Recipe
Guava Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum
Serum · Lists coconut derivatives
Mixsoon
H.C.T Essence
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Pixi
H2O SkinTint
Foundation · Lists silicones
Tula
H₂Oasis
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid
Vanicream
Hair Gel
Hair styling · Lists silicones
Glossier
Hand Cream
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Gold Bond
Healing Sensitive Daily Body & Face Lotion
Body lotion · Lists silicones
Cetaphil
Healthy Renew Day Cream SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists chemical UV filters
Cetaphil
Healthy Renew Eye Gel Serum
Eye cream · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Healthy Renew Night Cream
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
Anua
Heartleaf 70 Soothing Collagen Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
Hideaway Full-Coverage Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
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