Hexenyl Acetate
Hexenyl Acetate is a perfuming and masking ingredient. It’s in 7 products on Poliage, most often conditioner, shampoo and sunscreen. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
What it does
Contains Hexenyl Acetate: flavouring
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Hexenyl Acetate: masking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Hexenyl Acetate: perfuming
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 86587, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Hexenyl Acetate
Act+Acre
1% Vitamin B-5 Fine Hair Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, essential oils
Act+Acre
Balancing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Innersense
Bright Balance Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Act+Acre
Clarifying Hard Water Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Act+Acre
Daily Hydro™ Hydrating Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Act+Acre
Daily Hydro™ Hydrating Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
COOLA
Sunblock Lotion SPF 30 for Face - Cucumber Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters
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