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
Unilever
Powder soft anti perspirant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Nivea
powder touch
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
ColourPop
Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
ColourPop
Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Creamy Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Gillette
Proglide
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Unilever
Protection surgras douche soin nourrissante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
nivea
Protetor Solar Facial Nivea Sun Toque Seco Antissinais FPS 60 50ml
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
pumpkin pecan waffles hand soap
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Pure Clean Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
NARS
Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
purfext pumpkin bath and body hand soap
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Boots
Q10 day cream
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters
qibest matte lip gloss
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
Medik8
r-Retinoate Day & Night
Serum · Lists retinoid
Cetaphil
Redness Relieving Night Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
R+Co
REFLECTIVE SHINE HAIRSPRAY
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones
Dove
Refresh Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Clinique
Repairwear Intensive Lip Treatment
Lip · Lists silicones
The Ordinary
Retinol 0.2% in Squalane
Serum · Lists retinoid
The Ordinary
Retinol 0.5% in Squalane
Serum · Lists retinoid
The Ordinary
Retinol 1% in Squalane
Serum · Lists retinoid
Ordinary
Retinol 1% in Squalane
Lists retinoid
Medik8
Retinol 3TR
Serum · Lists retinoid, silicones
Murad
Retinol Youth Renewal Eye Mask
Mask · Lists retinoid
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