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
Colgate-Palmolive
Gel douche soyeux
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Gel peaux sensibles bacti fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Physicians Formula
Gentle Cover
Concealer · Lists parabens
Gillette
Gillette Body
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Gillette
Gillette Body Rasoir 3 lames
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Gillette
Gillette Fusion Proglide
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
Gingham
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
gingham bath ultra shea body cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Origins
Ginzing Refreshing eye cream
Lists silicones
Skyn Iceland
Glacial Face Wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, retinoid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Unilever
go fresh cucumber & green tea scent
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dove
Go Fresh Dry Spray Cool Essentials Antiperspirant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
groovi beauty
Lists fragrance, silicones
Ouai
Hair Oil
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
harvest gathering hand soap
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Healthy Radiance Antioxidant-C Serum
Serum · Lists drying alcohol
It Cosmetics
Hello Results Wrinkle-Reducing Daily Retinol Serum-in-Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones
Clinique
High Impact Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones, salicylic acid
Le Labo
Hinoki SHOWER GEL
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Honig Geheimnisse
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Nivea
Huile de douche
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
St. Ives
Hydrating
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
R+Co
HYPERLINK Fiber Stretch Pomade
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Palladio
IMMORTAL KAJAL LASTING CREAM EYELINER
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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