Anhydroxylitol
Anhydroxylitol is a humectant and skin conditioning ingredient. It’s in 59 products on Poliage, most often moisturizer, serum and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 23, 2026
In plain English
Anhydroxylitol: used to hold water in the product and on skin.
What it does
Contains Anhydroxylitol: humectant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Anhydroxylitol: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 54477, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Anhydroxylitol
The Ordinary
Soothing & Barrier Support Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens
Peach & Lily
Super Oasis Hydrating Concentrated Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Murad
Superactive Moisturizer SPF 50: Mattifying Oil + Pore Control
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Naturium
The Smoother Glycolic Acid Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Kate Somerville
Travel Size ExfoliKate Cleanser Daily Foaming Wash
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Kora Organics
Turmeric Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Peach & Lily
Ultra Plush Rich Cream | Replenishing Moisturizer
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Catrice
Under Eye Primer Stick
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Laneige
Water Sleeping Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Glow Recipe
Watermelon Glow Dew Shield SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Naturopathica
White Tea Antioxidant & Hydrating Face Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
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