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
Take A Hint Lip Tint-Memories
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Rael
Tea Tree Face Mask for Balanced-Looking Skin
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens
The Body Shop
Tea Tree Purify Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
COSRX
The AHA BHA PHA LHA 35 Peel
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Jones Road
The Best Blush
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Naturium
The Booster Hyaluronic Acid Body Wash
Body wash · Lists coconut derivatives
Tatcha
The Brightening Eye Cream
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Tatcha
The Brightening Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Naturium
The Energizer Mandelic Acid Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Kevyn Aucoin
The Etherealist Skin Illuminating Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Kevyn Aucoin
The Etherealist Super Natural Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Kevyn Aucoin
The Etherealist Super Natural Concealer - Corrector
Concealer · Lists silicones
Victoria Beckham Beauty
The Foundation Drops with TFC8
Foundation · Lists coconut derivatives
Naturium
The Glow Getter Multi-Oil Hydrating Body Wash
Body wash · Lists coconut derivatives
Peach & Lily
The Good Acids Pore Toner - Daily Toner
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Crown Affair
The Hydrating Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Crown Affair
The Hydrating Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Naturium
The Multi-Peptide Advanced Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Lawless
The One and Done Long-Wear Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Naturium
The Revealer Sulfur Body Wash
Body wash · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Tatcha
The Silk Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Tatcha
The Silk Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Crown Affair
The Smoothing Air Dry Cream
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tatcha
The Texture Tonic
Exfoliant · Lists drying alcohol, essential oils
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