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 22, 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
Maybelline New York
Lash Sensational Sky High Tinted Primer Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
bareMinerals
LASHTOPIA Mega Volume Mineral-Based Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens
Neutrogena
Lèvres
Lists fragrance, sulfates, chemical UV filters
Henkel
Lift+ Éclat Immédiat Soin Tenseur Éclat Anti-Âge Visage et Cou
Lists silicones
Vichy
Liftactiv Serum 10 Supreme
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, salicylic acid
Summer Fridays
Lip Butter Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance
MAC
Lip Conditioner - Hydrating Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
Ben Nye
Lip Gloss
Lip · Lists fragrance
Laneige
Lip Glowy Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Mario Badescu
Lip Wax (Jar)
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
MAC
Lipglass Air Non-Sticky Gloss
Lip · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
MAC
Lipglass Blow Plumping Oil
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
NARS
Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Ben Nye
Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Softsoap
Liquid Hand Soap Pump, Aquarium Series
Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Instituto Español
Loción corporal Arnica Piernas Cansadas
Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty And Planet Lait Corps Hydratation Sublime 400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty And Planet Lait Corps Nutrition Veloutée 400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Lynx
Lynx Africa
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Gillette
Mach 3 (XL)
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Ofra
Magic Roulette Concealer
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Stila
Magnum XXX Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
malibu tan
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Le Labo
Mandarin SHOWER GEL
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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