Hexadecene
Hexadecene is a solvent ingredient. It’s in 10 products on Poliage, most often body wash, serum and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
What it does
Contains Hexadecene: solvent
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 56368, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Hexadecene
Wet n Wild
Breakup Proof Waterproof Boosting Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Herbivore
EMERALD Adaptogen Cleansing Milk Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Herbivore
LAPIS Blue Tansy Cleansing Gel Body Wash
Body wash · Lists drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Essence
NATURAL MATTE MOUSSE FOUNDATION
Foundation · Lists silicones
Naturium
Niacinamide Gel Cream 5%
Moisturizer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Mixsoon
PDRN Collagen Gel Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Naturium
Retinaldehyde Cream Serum 0.05%
Serum · Lists retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Naturium
Retinaldehyde Cream Serum 0.10%
Serum · Lists retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dae
Violet Hour Purple Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Naturium
Vitamin C Super Eye Cream Plus
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones
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