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 23, 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
Alpyn Beauty
Brightening Bubbling Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Physicians Formula
Butter Believe it! Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Physicians Formula
Butter Lash Splash Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Clinique
Chubby Lash Fattening Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
L’Oréal
Cils Demasq
Lists silicones
L’Oréal
Cils Demasq - Lotion fraîcheur démaquillant douceur pour les yeux
Lists fragrance, sulfates, parabens, coconut derivatives
Sachajuan
CLARIFYING SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Lacura
Classic Anti-dandruff Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Clinique
Clinique For Men Face Scrub
Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Clinique
Clinique For Men Face Wash
Lists sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Clinique
Clinique Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator 75 ml
Lists silicones
Glossier
Cloud Paint Plush Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
L’Oréal
Coconut oil Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Color Care Shampoo with Argan Oil & Cranberry
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
CHI
Color Illuminate Platinum Blonde Purple Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Maybelline
Color Sensational Vivid Hot Lacquer Lip Gloss
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Garnier
Color Shield Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Revlon
Colorstay™ Foundation 110 Ivory
Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
Physicians Formula
Concealer Twins 2-in-1 Correct & Cover Cream Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Deliplus
crema solar facial
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Cucumber Fresh shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Differin
Daily Brightening Exfoliator
Exfoliant · Lists coconut derivatives
Garnier
Daily Care Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
OGX
Damage Remedy + Coconut Miracle Oil Shampoo
Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
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