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
Unilever
Crema facial
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Deliplus
Crema facial noche aclarante
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Unilever
Crema S
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, formaldehyde releasers
Deliplus
Crema solar
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Deliplus
crema solar facial
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Ben Nye
Creme Foundation
Foundation · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Yves Rocher
Crème mains Cacao & Orange
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Ben Nye
Creme Rouge
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Shiseido
Crème ultra-hydratante invisible Shiseido
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Medik8
Crystal Retinal
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Unilever
Cuidado óleo-nutritivo aceite de argán
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Cuir Vetiver
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Moroccanoil
Curl Enhancing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Sally Hansen
Cuticle rehab
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
Nivea
DAILY ESSENTIALS LIGHT MOISTURISING DAY CREAM
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Eucerin
Daily Hydration Lotion
Body lotion · Lists silicones
Aveeno
Daily Moisturing Body Lotion
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Aveeno
daily moisturizer with salicylic acid
Lists fragrance, silicones
R+Co
DE LUXE REPARATIVE CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Johnson & Johnson
Deep Clean
Lists parabens, formaldehyde releasers
NEUTROGENA
DEEP CLEAN 2 in 1 pure frische
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, parabens, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dove
Deep Moisture Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Deep Moisture Nourishing Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Maybelline
Define A Lash Lengthening Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens, silicones
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