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
TIRTIR
Porexel Watery Deep Cleansing Oil
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Victoria Beckham Beauty
Posh Balm
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Victoria Beckham Beauty
Posh Gloss
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Rare Beauty
Positive Light Luminizing Lip Gloss
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
SHEGLAM
Pout Polish Peel-Off Lip Mask
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
NARS
Powder Blush
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Palladio
POWDER FINISH FOUNDATION
Foundation · Lists silicones
Peach & Lily
Power Calm Hydrating Gel Cleanser | Hydrating Cleansing Gel
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Peach & Lily
Power Cocktail Lactic Acid Repair Serum for Face - Korean
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid
Dermalogica
Powerbright Dark Spot Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Powerbright Overnight Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Dove
Prebiotic + Protection Cream Serum
Serum · Lists silicones
Medik8
Press & Clear
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Dermalogica
Prisma Protect SPF30
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters
Fenty Beauty
Pro Filt’r Instant Retouch Concealer
Concealer · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Fenty Beauty
Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Powder Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Haruharu Wonder
Probiotics Barrier 2% NAD + Serum Mist
Serum · Lists coconut derivatives
Haruharu Wonder
Probiotics Barrier Essence / Unscented
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Supergoop!
Protec(tint) Daily Skin Tint SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Tula
Protect + Plump
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid
Drunk Elephant
Protini Polypeptide Cream - Big
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
Drunk Elephant
Protini Polypeptide Firming Refillable Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
Medik8
r-Retinoate Day & Night Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists retinoid
SHEGLAM
Rapid Retouch Cream Concealer-Pink Pearl
Concealer · Lists silicones
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