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
The Ordinary
Lacto-PDRN* 4% + B9 Eye Cream
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Cleantopia Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Showstopper Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Jane Iredale
Lash Fixation Length & Definition Tubing Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
SHEGLAM
Lash Ritual Nourishing Serum-Clear
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Buxom
Lash Waterproof Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Lashlighter Mega Boost Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Lashlighter Up & Out Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Laura Geller
Lasting Love Longwearing Lip Color
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Jergens
Lavender Lotion Bursts
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Live Tinted
LEGACY Lash Volumizing & Lengthening Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
Nudestix
Lemon-Aid Detox & Glow Micro-Peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Dose of Colors
Let’s Face It Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
NARS
Light Reflecting Blush
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
NARS
Light Reflecting Luminizing Blush
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Herbal Essences
Lightweight Hair Volumizing Hairspray for Strong Hold
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
SHEGLAM
Like Magic Hydrating Concealer-Pink Pearl
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Wonderskin
Limited Edition Wonder Blading All-Day Lip Stain – Headliner
Lip · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Huda Beauty
LIP BLUSH CREAMY LIP & CHEEK STAIN
Blush · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Rose Inc
Lip Cream Weightless Matte Color
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Mario Badescu
Lip Mask with Acai and Vanilla
Lip · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Mario Badescu
Lip Mask with Coconut and Mango
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Mario Badescu
Lip Mask with Pomegranate And Guava
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Mario Badescu
Lip Mask with Watermelon and Basil
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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