Hydroxyacetophenone
Hydroxyacetophenone is an antioxidant ingredient. It’s in 467 products on Poliage, most often body lotion, serum and moisturizer. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
A compound found in some plants and made synthetically. Used as an antioxidant and to boost preservatives.
What it does
Contains Hydroxyacetophenone: antioxidant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 90948, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Hydroxyacetophenone
Selsun Blue
2-in-1 Antidandruff Shampoo & Conditioner
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Tula
24-7 Moisture Intense
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Tula
24-7 Weightless Moisture
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
The INKEY List
360° Acne Clearing Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
SkinCeuticals
A.G.E. Interrupter Ultra Serum
Lists fragrance, silicones
Olay
Active Hydrating Beauty Moisturizing Lotion for Sensitive Skin
Body lotion · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Medik8
Advanced Day Total Protect
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Medik8
Advanced Day Ultimate Protect
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Medik8
Advanced Pro-Collagen+ Peptide Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Gold Bond
Age Renew Antioxidant Defense Body & Face Lotion
Body lotion · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Obagi
AHA+PHA Smoothing Micro-Peel
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid
Naturium
Alpha Arbutin Serum 2%
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
CeraVe
AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
CeraVe
AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Garnier
Ambre solaire
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Essence
Another Volume Mascara… Just Better!
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens
Deliplus
anti-manchas
Lists fragrance
Yves rocher
Anti-transpirant à l’algue de Bretagne
Lists fragrance
K18
AstroLift™ reparative volume spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Heritage Store
Aura Glow Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
aveeno active naturals positively radiant body lotion
Lists fragrance, silicones
Dermalogica
Awaken Peptide Eye Gel
Eye cream · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Naturium
Azelaic Acid Emulsion 10%
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
NIVEA Sun
babies & kids sensitive protect 50+
Sunscreen · Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
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