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
Allies of Skin
Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum
Serum · Lists coconut derivatives
Tocobo
Cotton Airy Sun Stick
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, silicones
Laneige
Cream Skin Milky Hydration Sheet Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Laneige
Cream Skin Milky Toner
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
AmLactin
Crepe Firming Cream with 15% Lactic Acid AHA
Exfoliant · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Rael
Cryo + Soothing Hydrogel Sheet Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Medik8
Crystal Retinal
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Herbal Essences
Curl Boosting Mousse for Frizzy Hair
Hair styling · Lists fragrance
Native
Curl Care Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance
Clinique
Daily Calm Lip + Cheek Color
Blush · Lists coconut derivatives
Clinique
Daily Calm Makeup Balm
Foundation · Lists silicones
Native
Daily Clean Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance
Vanicream
Daily Facial Moisturizer
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Cetaphil
Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 35
Sunscreen · Lists chemical UV filters
R+Co
DAILY FORECAST FINISHING SPRAY
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Dermalogica
Daily Glycolic Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Axis-Y
Daily Purifying Treatment Toner
Toner · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Medik8
Daily Refresh Balancing Toner
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Haruharu Wonder
Daily Soothing Sun Shield SPF50+ PA++++
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Vanicream
Dandruff Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Dark Romantasy Body Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
SHEGLAM
Dark Romantasy Lip & Cheek Tint-Rich Crimson
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Axis-Y
Dark Spot Correcting Glow Toner
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Tula
Dark Spot Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
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