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
Laneige
Bouncy & Firm Eye Sleeping Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Laneige
Bouncy & Firm Lip Treatment
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Laneige
Bouncy & Firm Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Laneige
Bouncy & Firm Sleeping Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Farmacy
Bright On Daily AHA Foam Exfoliator
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tula
Bright Start
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Supergoop!
Bright-Eyed Mineral Eye Cream SPF 40
Sunscreen · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
First Aid Beauty
Brighten + Glow Exfoliating Gel Cleanser with AHA and Jojoba Pearls
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Brightening Glycolic Night Cream
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Caudalie
Brightening Glycolic Peel Mask
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
BYOMA
Brightening Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid
BYOMA
Brightening Toner
Toner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Tula
Brightening Treatment Drops
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid
SHEGLAM
Bubble Buff Lip Scrub
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Medik8
C-Tetra Advanced
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Doucce
Caché Crème Powder Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
The Ordinary
Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Pacifica
Calm Space Calming Facial Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance
Dermalogica
Calm Water Gel
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Rovectin
Calming Lotus Sheet Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Rovectin
Calming Lotus Toner
Toner · Lists essential oils
Tree Hut
Candy Cane Lip Butter
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
SHEGLAM
CATWOMAN
Eye cream · Lists fragrance, essential oils
Laura Mercier
Caviar Extravagant Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens
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