Hexylene Glycol
Hexylene Glycol is a solvent and surfactant ingredient. It’s in 345 products on Poliage, most often lip, mascara and blush. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
A glycol solvent. Thins formulas.
What it does
Contains Hexylene Glycol: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Hexylene Glycol: perfuming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Hexylene Glycol: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Hexylene Glycol: solvent
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Hexylene Glycol: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 34283, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Hexylene Glycol
Kate Somerville
+Retinol Firming Eye Wrinkle Cream
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones
Act+Acre
1% Vitamin B-5 Fine Hair Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, essential oils
eos
24H Moisture Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists silicones
PanOxyl
Acne Clearing Spot Treatment
Serum · Lists silicones
Unilever
Agua micelar
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
l-oreal
Agua Micelar Todo en 1
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Clinique
All About Clean Liquid Facial Soap Mild
Lists sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Fructis
Aloe Hydro Bomb Kräftigendes Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
CHI
Aloe Vera Curl Enhancing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Rovectin
Aqua Deep Cleansing Water
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Glow Recipe
Avocado Ceramide Moisture Barrier Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Avon organist Apple cider vinegar
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Torriden
BALANCEFUL Cleansing Gel
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Act+Acre
Balancing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Glow Recipe
Banana Souffle Moisture Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Disney Resorts H2O+ Beauty
Bath Aquatics Body Lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Tula
Beauty Sleep
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Ogx
Biotin & Collagen Shampoo
Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Erborian
Black Cleansing Oil
Lists coconut derivatives
ColourPop
Blush Stix
Blush · Lists silicones
Eos evolution of smooth
body lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Mario Badescu
Botanical Exfoliating Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
bliss
bright idea vitamine C+ tri-pepride sérum au collagène protecteur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
First Aid Beauty
Brighten + Glow Eye Cream with Niacinamide
Eye cream · Lists silicones
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