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
Bath & Body Works
Marble 3-In-1 Hair, Face, and Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters
Yves Rocher
Mascara Volume Elixir - noir
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Cien
Mascarilla capilar
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Masque exfoliant lissant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens
Gemey Maybelline
Master Kajal Khol liner - Pitch Black
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
medline remedy lip
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Wet n Wild
MegaSlicks Lip Gloss
Lip · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Men + Care Extra Fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Men Dry Fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Unilever
Men+care
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dove
Men+Care Clean Comfort Antiperspirant Stick
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Dove
Men+Care Clean Comfort Deodorant Stick
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Men+Care Clean Comfort Dry Spray Antiperspirant Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Dove
Men+Care Coastal Cedar Dry Spray Antiperspirant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Men+Care Extra Fresh Antiperspirant Spray
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Dove
Men+Care Extra Fresh Antiperspirant Stick
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Dove
Men+Care Hydrate+ Face Lotion
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
Dove
Men+Care maximum protection clean comfort soft solid
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Dove
Men+Care Mineral + Sage Reviving Body + Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Purifying Charcoal + Clay Body + Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Sensitive Shield Antiperspirant Stick
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Dove
Men+Care Stain Defense Cool Antiperspirant Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Dove
Men+Care Stain Defense Cool Dry Spray Antiperspirant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Men+Care Wild Eucalyptus Dry Spray Antiperspirant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
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