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
Renee Rouleau
Rest Day Masque
Mask · Lists silicones
Freeman
Restorative Facial Exfoliator + Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Freeman
Restorative Makeup Remover + Cleansing Balm
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Restore Conditioner
Conditioner · 13.0 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Not Your Mother’s
Restore Shampoo
Shampoo · 13.0 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Acure
Resurfacing Cleanser with 1% Glycolic Acid & Unicorn Root
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Andalou Naturals
Resurfacing Glycolic Cleansing Gel
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Andalou Naturals
Resurfacing Overnight Glycolic Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Resurfacing Retinol Serum
Serum · Lists drying alcohol, retinoid, silicones
Andalou Naturals
Resurfacing Texture Refining Night Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Andalou Naturals
Resurfacing Triple Acid Exfoliating Toner
Toner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Resveratrol–Lift Firming Cashmere Body Cream with Firming Vine Resveratrol
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
The Ordinary
Retinal 0.2% Emulsion
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, coconut derivatives
Peach & Lily
Retinal For All Renewing Serum - Korean
Serum · 30ML · Lists retinoid, coconut derivatives
Murad
Retinal ReSculpt Eye Lifting Cream
Eye cream · Lists retinoid
The INKEY List
Retinol Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, retinoid, coconut derivatives
Pacifica
Retinol Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, coconut derivatives
Gold Bond
Retinol Overnight Body & Face Lotion
Body lotion · 13 oz · Lists retinoid, silicones
Murad
Retinol Youth Renewal Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists fragrance, retinoid
Mineral Fusion
Revitalizing Eye Treatment
Eye cream · 1.0 oz · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
JVN
Revive Repairing Conditioner
Conditioner · 10 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
JVN
Revive Repairing Shampoo
Shampoo · 10 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Anua
Rice 70 Glow Milky Toner
Toner · 250ml · Lists silicones
Peach & Lily
Rice Dough Smoothing Facial Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
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