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
Dove
Clinical Cool Essentials Antiperspirant Soft Solid
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Clinical Original Clean Antiperspirant Soft Solid
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
Clinical Protection
Lists fragrance, silicones
Clinique
Clinique Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator 75 ml
Lists silicones
cocoa butter
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters
Null
cocoa butter
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
Nivea
Cocoa Butter Body Cream
Body lotion · Lists drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
St. Ives
Coconut and Orchid Hand & Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Suave
Coconut Kiss Dry Spray Antiperspirant Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Suave
Coconut Kiss PROSolid Clinical Protection Antiperspirant Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
colgate optic white
Lists fragrance, sulfates
St. Ives
Collagen and Elastin Hand & Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Maybelline
Color Sensational Shaping Lip Liner
Lip · Lists silicones
Maybelline
Color Sensational The Creams Cream Finish Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Garnier
Color Shield Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Garnier
Color Shield Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Flower Beauty
Color Shift Lip Smoothie
Lip · Lists fragrance
Shiseido
Complete Cleansing Microfoam
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Ben Nye
Concealer Crayons
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Ofra
Corrector Pot
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
country Apple lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Aveeno
Creamy oil moisturizer
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
st. ives
crema corporal con avena y karite
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Cien
Crema de manos aloe vera
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
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