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
R+Co
INGENIOUS THICKENING CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters
R+Co
INGENIOUS THICKENING SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Instant De-Frizz Spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Medik8
Intelligent Retinol Eye TR
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones
Medik8
Intelligent Retinol Smoothing Night Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils, silicones
Nivea
Intimate Gel de toilette intime Apaisant Extrait de camomille, Panthenol & Acide lactique
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Invisible Black & White Clear
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Balea
Invisible Look Styling Gel
Lists fragrance
Dove
Invisible Solid Antiperspirant, Original Clean
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Dove
Invisible Solid Antiperspirant, Powder
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Dior
J’adore
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Lida
Jabón 100% natural de glicerina
Lists fragrance, formaldehyde releasers
Rare Beauty
Kind Words Matte Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance
L’Oréal
L’Oreal Paris Elseve 6 Mucizevi Yağ Besleyici Şampuan
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
La Roche Posay Effaclar Eau Micellaire 400ML (hygiene)
Lists fragrance
Beiersdorf
Labello Hydro Care 5,5ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Lait Corps Nourissant 72h
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Lait de toilette nourrissant Pure & sensitive
Lists fragrance, silicones
Nivea
Lait hydratant Réparateur & Soin
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
Yves Rocher
Lait parfumé So Elixir
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Lait pour le corps nutrition essentielle
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
lait réparateur beurre de karité peaux extra sèches
Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Les plaisirs nature
Lait velouté Huile d’olive AOC Provence
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Maybelline
Lash Discovery Eye Makeup Mini Brush Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
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