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
Naturium
Vitamin C Complex Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Naturium
Vitamin C Super Serum Plus
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Wahre Schätze Mythische Olive
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Oars + Alps
Wake Up Eye Stick
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
R+Co
WATERFALL Moisture + Shine Lotion
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
whole blends coconut oil and cocoa butter shampoo and conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Lavilin
Women’s Spray Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Wonderskin
WONDER BLADING Triple Action Remover
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Фарба для волосся L’Oreal Paris Preference 5.0
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid
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