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
Clear Away Eye & Lip Makeup Remover-Clear Away
Lip · Lists silicones
Almay
Clear Complexion Concealer
Concealer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Andalou Naturals
Clear Skin Acai + Kombucha Oil-Free Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
COOLA
Clear Skin Oil-Free Moisturizer with Zinc Oxide
Sunscreen · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
COOLA
Clear Sunscreen Face Stick - Tropical Coconut
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
Herbivore
CLOUD MILK Coconut + Maca Firming Body Cream
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Glow Recipe
Cloudberry Bright Refillable Moisture Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Herbivore
COCO ROSE Coconut + Tremella Milky Body Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Herbivore
COCO ROSE Tremella Cleansing Oil Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Herbivore
Coconut + Tremella Illuminating Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Rael
Collagen + PDRN Hydrogel Mask
Mask · Lists coconut derivatives
Beekman 1802
Collagen Booster Electric Daisy & Peptide Firming Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Mixsoon
Collagen Cleansing Balm
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
TIRTIR
Collagen Lifting Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists fragrance, silicones
Medicube
Collagen Milky Wrapping Glow Mask
Mask · Lists essential oils
Medicube
Collagen Niacinamide Jelly Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance
Medicube
Collagen Wrapping Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Revlon
ColorStay Full Time Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Revlon
ColorStay Lash Serum + Liner Liquid Eyeliner
Serum · Lists sulfates
SHEGLAM
Complexion Boost Color Correcting Concealer-White
Concealer · Lists silicones
Vanicream
Conditioner
Conditioner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Rovectin
Conditioning Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Conditioning Hair Detangling Spray with Frizz Control
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dibs Beauty
Cool Blush Cheek Stain
Blush · Lists coconut derivatives
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