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
The Ordinary
Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Olaplex
RICH HYDRATION MASK
Conditioner · 200 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Rick and Morty X SHEGLAM Mr. Sanchez Cream Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, silicones
SHEGLAM
Rick and Morty X SHEGLAM Multiverse Swirl Lip Gloss-Teddy Rick
Lip · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Rick and Morty X SHEGLAM Ooh Wee! Hydrating Lip Serum
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
R+Co
RING TONE Curl Defining Gel
Hair styling · 6 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Ritual gourmand parfum mûre et grenade
1 pièce · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Lavilin
Roll-On Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Roll-on Sun Kids Soin Protecteur Solaire
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Roman revive shampoo
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
DedCool
Room + Linen Spray in Mochi Milk
3 fl oz · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Curlsmith
Root Boost Uplifting Spray
Hair styling · 6 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Not Your Mother’s
Root Lift Spray
Hair styling · 6.0 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Wet n Wild
Rose Comforting Lip Color
Lip · Lists fragrance
Pacifica
Rose Kombucha Flower Powered Face Wash
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Rose Water Shampoo
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Thayers
Rose Water Toner with Witch Hazel: Rose Petal
Toner · 12 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Mielle Organics
Rosemary Mint Strengthening Shampoo
Shampoo · 12 oz · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Camille Rose
Rosemary Oil Strengthening Leave-In Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
CHI
Royal Treatment Bond and Repair Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
CHI
Royal Treatment Bond and Repair Shampoo
Shampoo · 32 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
CHI
Royal Treatment Hydrating Shampoo
Shampoo · 32 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
SA Body Wash for Rough & Bumpy Skin
Body wash · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
SA Cleanser Bar for Rough & Bumpy Skin
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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