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
Herbivore
BAKUCHIOL Dual-Retinol Alternative Face Serum
Serum · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Haruharu Wonder
Bakuchiol Eye Cream / Unscented
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Laneige
Balance Mode Rice Foaming Deep Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Laneige
Balance Mode Shine Control Weightless Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Torriden
BALANCEFUL Azelaic Acid Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Torriden
BALANCEFUL Cleansing Foam
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Torriden
BALANCEFUL Cleansing Gel
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Torriden
BALANCEFUL Control Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Torriden
BALANCEFUL Control Serum
Serum · Lists salicylic acid
Torriden
BALANCEFUL Cream
Moisturizer · Lists salicylic acid
Torriden
BALANCEFUL Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Torriden
BALANCEFUL Serum
Serum · Lists salicylic acid
BYOMA
Balancing Face Mist
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid
Skinfix
Balancing Soft-Foam Clay Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
TIRTIR
Banana BDRN Eye Mask - Lifting Hydrogel Patch with Collagen Threads
Mask · Lists fragrance
TIRTIR
Banana BDRN Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Ole Henriksen
Banana Bright Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
The Body Shop
Banana Smooth & Shine Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
The Body Shop
Banana Smooth & Shine Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Banana Truly Nourishing Hair Mask
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Naturium
Barrier Bounce Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid
BYOMA
Barrier Repair Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Peach & Lily
Beam Blocker - Invisible Korean Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Lists chemical UV filters
Mixsoon
Bean Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
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