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
SHEGLAM
Hideaway Full-Coverage Concealer-Pink
Concealer · Lists silicones
Clinique
High Impact High-Fi Full Volume Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
e.l.f.
Holy Hydration! Lip Mask
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Gisou
Honey Gloss Ceramide Therapy Hydrating Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Gisou
Honey Gloss Ceramide Therapy Hydrating Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dove
Hyaluronic + Hydration Cream Serum
Serum · Lists silicones
The Ordinary
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (Original Formulation)
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Haruharu Wonder
Hyaluronic Anti-wrinkle Serum
Serum · Lists drying alcohol, essential oils
Vegamour
HYDR-8 Leave-In Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Hydrate Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Not Your Mother’s
Hydrate Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Alpyn Beauty
Hydrating Cold Cream Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
First Aid Beauty
Hydrating Dewy Gel Cream Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid + Ceramides
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
The INKEY List
Hydrating Dewy Sunscreen SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Rael
Hydrating Face Mask to Plump Skin
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Babo Botanicals
Hydrating Milk Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 30 - Milk SPF for Sensitive Skin
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Pixi
Hydrating Milky Peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
BYOMA
Hydrating Milky Toner
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid
First Aid Beauty
Hydrating Sunscreen Milk with Colloidal Oatmeal Broad Spectrum SPF 45
Sunscreen · Lists chemical UV filters
TIRTIR
Hydro Boost Enzyme Cleansing Balm
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
TIRTIR
Hydro Boost Enzyme Powder Wash
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Laneige
Hydro UV Defense Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
TIRTIR
Hydro UV Shield Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance
Peach & Lily
Hydrobubble Deep Foam Cleanser for Oily Skin
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
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