Ethyl Hexanediol
Ethyl Hexanediol is a solvent ingredient. It’s in 5 products on Poliage, most often exfoliant, mascara and serum. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
What it does
Contains Ethyl Hexanediol: solvent
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 33823, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as ethohexadiol.
Products that contain Ethyl Hexanediol
COSRX
AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
COSRX
BHA Blackhead Power Liquid
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
It Cosmetics
Bye Bye Foundation Oil-Free Matte Full Coverage Moisturizer with SPF 50+
Lists silicones
Merit
Clean Lash
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Peach & Lily
Power Cocktail Lactic Acid Repair Serum for Face - Korean
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid
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