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
Pixi
Sheer Cheek Gel
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Lancer
Sheer Fluid Sun Shield SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Alba Botanica
Sheer Mineral Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen Lotion
Sunscreen · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Cetaphil
Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Face Drops SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Renee Rouleau
Sheer Moisture Lotion
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, retinoid, essential oils, silicones
Maelove
Sheer Silk Ceramide Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Shine + Protect Spray
Hair styling · 4.0 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, silicones
Lavilin
Shoe Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Dr. Squatch
Sierra Storm Body Wash
Body wash · 14 oz · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Signal
Signal Bain de Bouche Gel Liquide Actif White Now Gold
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Signal
Signal Bain de Bouche Gel Liquide Haleine Pro-Pure
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Signal
Signal Bain de Bouche White Now
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Signal
Signal Soin Sérum Sensibilité Email
35 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Kristin Ess
Signature Conditioner
Conditioner · 10 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dae
Signature Conditioner - Full-Size
Conditioner · 10 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Signature Finishing Hairspray
Hair styling · 7.5 OZ · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Signature Shampoo
Shampoo · 10 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dae
Signature Shampoo - Full-Size
Shampoo · 10 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Tatcha
Silken Sunscreen SPF 35
Sunscreen · 60 ml · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Essence
Silky BLUR HYDRATING LONGWEAR CONCEALER
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Boots
Silky lubricant
75ml · Label from United Kingdom · Lists formaldehyde releasers
Botanics
Simply Calm Cleansing Milk
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Skin Activator Hydrating & Firming Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Cetaphil
Skin Activator Hydrating & Firming Cream for Neck, Chest & Face
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
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