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
thick & full biotin & collagen shampoo
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Black Opal
Total Coverage Face & Body Concealer for Acne Scars and Blemishes
Concealer · Lists fragrance, retinoid, silicones
L’Oréal
Total temptation
Lists silicones
Dermalogica
Travel Size Skin Resurfacing Cleanser
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Algenist
Triple Algae Eye Renewal Balm
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Skinfix
Triple Lipid Activating Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid
Garnier
Triple Nutrition Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Happy Curves
Tropical oasis Confit (all over) body powder
Lists fragrance
COVERGIRL
TruBlend Undercover Concealer
Concealer · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
L’Oréal
ultra doux dans silicone eau de coco et aloe vera
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Enfants Shampooing 2 en 1 à la cerise et amande douce
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
Ultra doux shampoing hydratant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing à l’extrait de Pamplemousse et de thé vert
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing à l’extrait de tilleul
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
Ultra Doux Shampooing à l’huile d’avocat et beurre de karité
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing à la camomille et miel de fleurs
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
Ultra Doux Shampooing au Beurre de cacao et huile de coco
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing Crème Riche Aloé Vera et Huile de Karité Pur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing Détox Thé Vert & 5 Plantes
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing doux biodégradable à l’amande douce et fleur de lotus
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
Ultra doux shampooing illuminant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
Ultra Doux Shampooing Nourrissant Huile d’Avocat et Beurre de Karité
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Rose Inc
Ultra-Black Lash Lift Serum Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens
up & up lotion
Lists silicones
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