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
Algenist
Sublime Defense Ultra Lightweight UV Defense Fluid SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
R+Co
SUN CATCHER Power C Nourish + Refresh Styling Spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Maelove
Sun Protector SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Colorescience
Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Classic SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Colorescience
Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Colorescience
Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Glow SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Colorescience
Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Matte SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Physicians Formula
Super BB
Foundation · Lists silicones
Dermalogica
Super Rich Repair
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Black Opal
Super Volumizing Mascara for Longer, Thicker Eyelashes
Mascara · Lists silicones
Clinique
Superbalm Lip Treatment
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Drunk Elephant
T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Night Serum
Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Drunk Elephant
T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Resurfacing Night Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Drunk Elephant
T.L.C. Happi Scalp Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Tarte
Tartelette toasted
Lists fragrance
tea tree shampoo
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Harry’s
Texturizing Putty
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Naturium
The Glow Getter Multi-Oil Hydrating Body Wash
Body wash · Lists coconut derivatives
Philosophy
The Microdelivery Exfoliating Facial Wash
Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Rimmel London
The Multi-Tasker Concealer
Concealer · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
L’Oréal
The Nudes
Lists silicones, carmine (from insects)
The Ordinary
The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution (Solução tonificante de ácido glicólico 7%)
Lists exfoliating acid
Tatcha
The Silk Sunscreen SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Jones Road
The Statement Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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