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
Rael
Miracle Clear Exfoliating Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Rael
Miracle Clear Pore Purifying Clay Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Rael
Miracle Clear Purifying Twist Up Cleansing Balm
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Aussie
MIRACLE CURLS MOUSSE
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Aussie
MIRACLE WAVES FRIZZ-FIGHTING SPRAY
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Aussie
MIRACLE WAVES SOFT WAVES MOUSSE
Hair styling · Lists fragrance
Krave
Mochi Berrier Moisture Cream
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
Haruharu Wonder
Moisture 5.5 Soft Cleansing Gel / Unscented
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
BYOMA
Moisturising Gel Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid
Native
Moisturizing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance
Vanicream
Moisturizing Cream for Baby
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Allies of Skin
Molecular Silk Amino Hydrating Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Patrick Ta
Monochrome Moment - Precision Lip Crayon
Lip · Lists silicones
Versed
Mood Lighting Glow Drops
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Herbivore
MOON DEW 1% Bakuchiol + Peptides Retinol Alternative Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists fragrance
The Body Shop
Moringa Shine & Protection Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Moringa Shine & Protection Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Multi Active Toner
Toner · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Naturium
Multi-Active Exosome Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Naturium
Multi-Peptide Eye Cream
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Naturium
Multi-Peptide Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Naturium
Multi-Peptide Rich Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dermalogica
Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, essential oils, silicones
Beekman 1802
Mushroom Milk Brightening Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists coconut derivatives
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