Bht
Bht is an antioxidant and masking ingredient. It’s in 612 products on Poliage, most often deodorant, lip and conditioner. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
Butylated hydroxytoluene. A synthetic antioxidant that slows oil spoilage.
What it does
Contains Bht: antioxidant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Bht: masking
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 32185, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as butylated hydroxytoluene and butylhydroxytoluenum.
Products that contain Bht
Unilever
Extra Fresh Antiperspirant
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
BareMinerals Poreless Clay Cleanser
Face Wash
Lists coconut derivatives
Christian Dior
Fahrenheit
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Tocca
Florence Eau de Parfum - Bergamot. Pear. Gardenia.
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea
fresh pure Deodorant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Fresh Pure Roll-On
Lists fragrance
Suave
Fresh Vibes Awesome Blossom Deodorant Stick
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Suave
Fresh Vibes Berry Bliss Deodorant Stick
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Moroccanoil
Frizz Control Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
John Frieda
FRIZZ esse Traumlocken
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Fekkai
Full Blown Volume Dry Texturizing Spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters
Fekkai
Full Blown Volume Shampoo + Dry Texturizing Spray
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters
Maybelline
Full N Soft Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Palladio
FULL-COVERAGE CONCEALER
Concealer · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Gillette
Fusion Proglide
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Gillette
Fusion Proshield
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Shiseido
Future Solution LX Sérum Intensif Contours Fermeté Shiseido
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
L’Oréal
Garnier SkinActive PureActive
Lists drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Gel à raser peau sensible
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Gel da barba
Lists fragrance
Nivea
Gel de Limpeza Facial Nivea Controle do Brilho
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Gel douche Fleurs de Tiaré de Polynésie - Les Jardins du Monde
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Yves rocher
Gel douche gommant énergisant mangue coriandre
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Colgate-Palmolive
Gel douche rafraîchissant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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