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
Original Source
Tingly Mint & Tea Tree
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, chemical UV filters
StriVectin
TL Advanced Tightening Neck Cream PLUS
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Unilever
Tonus Brillance Shine Recharge Shampooing
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Olay
Total Effects Revitalizing Foaming Face Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Skyn Iceland
Travel Size Glacial Face Wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, retinoid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
fresh
Travel Size Sugar Strawberry Exfoliating Face Wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
AVON
TREKKING
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
R+Co
Tzatziki
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Après-shampooing crème riche Aloé vera et huile de karité pur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Après-shampooing doux délicatesse d’avoine
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Après-shampooing Nutrition Extrême Olive Mythique
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Retinol Serum with 0.3% Retinol Complex + Peptides
Serum · Lists retinoid, silicones
Neutrogena
Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen with Helioplex
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea
VANILLA BUTTERCREAM LIP CARE
Lip · Lists fragrance
Yves Rocher
Vanille Noire Secrets d’Essences
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Hourglass
Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick
Foundation · Lists silicones
Vaseline
Vaseline deep moisture
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, silicones
gillette
Venus Extra Smooth
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Johnson & Johnson
Visibly clear correct & perfect
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Johnson & Johnson
Visibly Clear correct & perfect - Médium
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Neutrogena
Visibly Clear Correct & Perfect CC Crème Claire
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Visibly Clear crème nettoyante pamplemousse rose
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Visibly Clear Désincrustant Points Noirs
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Neutrogena
Visibly Clear Shine & Pore Gel Exfoliant Matifiant
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
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