Ethylhexylglycerin
Ethylhexylglycerin is a skin conditioning and deodorant ingredient. It’s in 2,095 products on Poliage, most often moisturizer, serum and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 26, 2026
In plain English
A glycerin derivative. Conditions skin and boosts the effect of preservatives; also reduces odor.
What it does
Contains Ethylhexylglycerin: deodorant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Ethylhexylglycerin: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 33896, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Ethylhexylglycerin
Sun Bum
Daily 50 Face Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Differin
Daily Brightening Exfoliator
Exfoliant · Lists coconut derivatives
Thrive Causemetics
Daily Defender Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50
Sunscreen · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nivea
DAILY ESSENTIALS LIGHT MOISTURISING DAY CREAM
50 ml · Label from French Polynesia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Cetaphil
Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 35
Sunscreen · Lists chemical UV filters
CeraVe
Daily Moisturizing Lotion
Body lotion · 12 fl oz · Lists silicones
AmLactin
Daily Nourish Lotion
Body lotion · 7.9 oz · Lists silicones
daily nourishing body lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Axis-Y
Daily Purifying Treatment Toner
Toner · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Medik8
Daily Radiance Vitamin C
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Medik8
Daily Refresh Balancing Toner
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
First Aid Beauty
Daily Resurfacing Lotion with 2% Niacinamide
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
R+Co
DALLAS Biotin Thickening Conditioner
Conditioner · 8.5 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Dark Romantasy Lip & Cheek Tint-Rich Crimson
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Caudalie
Dark Spot Brightening Moisturizer with Niacinamide
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance
Axis-Y
Dark Spot Correcting Glow Toner
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
LOOPS
Dark Spot Mask
30 g · Lists exfoliating acid
Tula
Dark Spot Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
AXE
Dark Temptation
200ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Davines
Davines MOMO Moisturizing Shampoo
250 ml · Label from Brazil · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
R+Co
DE LUXE REPARATIVE CONDITIONER
Conditioner · 6.8 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
BYOMA
De-Puff + Brighten Eye Gel
Eye cream · Lists exfoliating acid
Freeman
De-Puffing Hydrogel Under Eye Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Kiss My Face
De-Stress Hand & Body Lotion - Fragrance Free
Body lotion · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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