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
Wet n Wild
Photo Focus Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
The INKEY List
Polyglutamic Acid Serum
Serum · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Clinique
Pop Longwear Lipstick
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Clinique
Pop Plush Creamy Lip Gloss
Lip · Lists coconut derivatives
Black Opal
Pore Perfecting Liquid Foundation for All Skin Types
Foundation · Lists silicones
Biore
Pore Refining Bubbling Nose Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Murad
Prebiotic 4-In-1 MultiCleanser
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Versed
Press Restart Gentle Retinol Serum
Serum · Lists retinoid
ColourPop
Pressed Powder Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
ColourPop
Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
ColourPop
Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Creamy Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
ColourPop
Pretty Fresh Tinted Foundation Balm
Foundation · Lists silicones
Fenty Beauty
Pro Filt’r Fluid Flex Natural Matte Longwear Foundation
Foundation · Lists carmine (from insects)
Ofra
Pumpkin Spice Peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
Pure Active - Démaquillants - Solution micellaire Anti-imperfections
Lists drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Pure Clean Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
PureActive exfocepillo
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Vichy
PURETE THERMALE - Solution micellaire nettoyante
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Vichy
Pureté Thermale Mineral Micellar Water for Sensitive Skin
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Naturium
Quadruple Hyaluronic Acid Serum 5%
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Laura Mercier
Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
renewing and argon oil of Morocco shampoo
Lists fragrance, silicones
Naturium
Retinol Complex Cream
Moisturizer · Lists retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Naturium
Retinol Complex Serum
Serum · Lists retinoid, coconut derivatives
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