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 22, 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
Patrick Ta
Silky Lip Crème
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
COVERGIRL
Simply Ageless Triple Action Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
l-oreal
Skin Active Biphase Micellaire Tout en 1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Skin Naturals Ultra Lift + Sérum Crème Soin anti-rides global 2 en 1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
MAC
Skinfinisher Sunstruck Matte Bronzer STJR-06
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Garnier
Sleek & Shine Smoothing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Wet n Wild
So Defined Volumizing + Defining Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
Wet n Wild
Soft Blur Matte Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Laura Geller
Soft Matte Baked Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Ofra
Soft Pearl Peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Garnier
Solution micellaire
Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
L’Oréal
Solution Micellaire
Lists coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Solution Micellaire Tout en 1 Peaux Sensibles
Lists coconut derivatives
Lavilin
Sport Spray Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Harry’s
Spot Correcting Gel
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
MAC
Squirt Plumping Gloss Stick
Lip · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Physicians Formula
Strawberry Jam Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, silicones, carmine (from insects)
StriVectin
StriVectin Anti-Wrinkle Intensive Eye Cream
Lists retinoid, silicones
Brickell Men’s Products
Strong Hold Texturizing Pomade for Men
Hair styling · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
MAC
Studio Fix 24HR Colour Corrector
Concealer · Lists silicones
MAC
Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
MAC
Studio Fix Every-Wear All-Over Face Pen
Concealer · Lists silicones
MAC
Studio Radiance 24Hr Luminous Lift Concealer
Concealer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
MAC
Studio Radiance 24HR Luminous Lift Concealer NC11
Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
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