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
Glo Skin Beauty
HD Mineral Foundation Stick
Foundation · Lists retinoid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
ColourPop
Heart Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Clinique
High Impact High-Fi Full Volume Mascara
Mascara · Lists coconut derivatives
Clinique
High Impact High-Fi Full Volume Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Clinique
High Impact Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones, salicylic acid
The Ordinary
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (Original Formulation)
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
The Ordinary
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides)
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
First Aid Beauty
Hydrating Dewy Gel Cream Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid + Ceramides
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Duke Cannon
Hydrating Face Wash
Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Hydrating Micellar Water
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Kopari
Hydrating Silk Body Cream
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Maelove
Hydro Relief Peptides & Amino Acids Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Catrice
Hyper Length Mascara
Mascara · Lists coconut derivatives
R+Co
HYPERLINK Fiber Stretch Pomade
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Juvia’s Place
I Am Magic Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Garnier
Illuminating Shampoo with Moroccan Argan & Camellia Oils
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
MAC
In Extreme Dimension 3D Black Lash Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Maybelline
Instant Age Rewind Instant Perfector 4 In 1 Glow Makeup
Foundation · Lists silicones
ColourPop
Instant Crush Cream Blush
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
ColourPop
Instant Crush Lip & Cheek Balm
Blush · Lists silicones
Naturium
Intense Overnight Sleeping Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dermalogica
Intensive Moisture Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Mirabella Beauty
Invincible For All Anti-Aging HD Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Mirabella Beauty
Invincible For All Pure Press Powder Foundation
Foundation · Lists retinoid
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