Ethylhexylglycerin
Ethylhexylglycerin is a skin conditioning and deodorant ingredient. It’s in 2,014 products on Poliage, most often moisturizer, serum and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 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 Body Shop
Banana Truly Nourishing Hair Mask
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Wet n Wild
Bare Focus Niacinamide Skin Tint
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol
bareMinerals
BAREPRO 24HR Skin-Perfecting Powder Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Skinfix
Barrier Balancing Water Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Naturium
Barrier Bounce Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid
BYOMA
Barrier Repair Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Le Labo
Basil SHOWER GEL
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Disney Resorts H2O+ Beauty
Bath Aquatics Body Lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Cien
BB Cream 6 en 1 clair
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Erborian
BB crème au ginseng korean formula
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Erborian
BB Eye
Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Kristin Ess
Beach Wave Spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Peach & Lily
Beam Blocker - Invisible Korean Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Lists chemical UV filters
Mixsoon
Bean Cleansing Oil
Cleanser · Lists fragrance
Mixsoon
Bean Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Mixsoon
Bean Toner
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Hempz
Beauty Actives Citrus Sunrise Moisturizing Body Lotion with Guarana + Caffeine
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Hempz
Beauty Actives Serene Waters Moisturizing Body Lotion with Calming Magnesium
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Hempz
Beauty Actives Sweet Jasmine & Rose Moisturizing Body Fragrance Spray with Collagen Booster
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Tula
Beauty Sleep
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Tula
Bedtime Bright
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
SHEGLAM
Berry Cute Cake Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Pacifica
Berry Dewy Barrier Support Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid
Allies of Skin
Beta Glucan & Resveratrol Advanced Hydrating Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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