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
Ultra compact
Micellar cleansing water
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Olay
Micro-Sculpting Cream Moisturizer Trial Size
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
True Botanicals
Microbiome Enzyme Essence
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Bliss
Mighty Marshmallow: Skin Brightening Face Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Wander
Mile High Club Length and Define Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
The INKEY List
Milk Cleanser
Cleanser · 240ml · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Beekman 1802
Milk RX Advanced Better Aging Wrinkle Serum
Serum · Lists coconut derivatives
Beekman 1802
Milk Scrub Oat + Goat Milk Exfoliating Facial Cleanser
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid
BYOMA
Milky Oil Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists essential oils
Supergoop!
mineral matte screen
1.5 fl oz · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Supergoop!
Mineral Mattescreen SPF 40
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Sun Bum
Mineral SPF 30 Liquid Face
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Sun Bum
Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Sun Bum
Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Physicians Formula
Mineral Wear Diamond Baked Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Physicians Formula
Mineral Wear Diamond Lip Plumper
Lip · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Physicians Formula
Mineral Wear Diamond Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Physicians Formula
Mineral Wear Diamond Perfector BB Cream
Foundation · Lists silicones, carmine (from insects)
Physicians Formula
Mineral Wear Diamond Perfector Illuminator & Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
bareMinerals
MINERALIST Lasting Matte Liquid Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Camille Rose
Mint Condition Nourishing Braiding Gel “Extreme Hold”
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Renee Rouleau
Mint Renewal Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Minty Fresh Airy Dry Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
SHEGLAM
Minty Fresh Volumizing Dry Shampoo-Dark Brown
Shampoo · Lists fragrance
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