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
Versed
Mood Lighting Glow Drops
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Naturium
Multi-Active Exosome Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Naturium
Multi-Bright Advanced Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid
Naturium
Multi-Peptide Advanced Serum
Serum · Lists silicones
Naturium
Multi-Peptide Eye Cream
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Naturium
Multi-Peptide Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Dermalogica
Multivitamin Power Recovery Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, retinoid, essential oils
Jergens
Natural Glow Wet Skin Moisturizer
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
NIVEA
NATURALLY GOOD
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Selsun Blue
Naturals Itchy Dry Scalp Antidandruff Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Aqua Reinigingsgel
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Naturium
Niacinamide Gel Cream 5%
Moisturizer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Balea
Niacinamide Nachtcreme
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Medik8
Niacinamide Peptides
Serum · Lists silicones
Beiersdorf
Nivea Ansiktsmaske Urban Skin Radience 1stk
Lists fragrance
Nivea
Nivea Men Sensitive Pro Ultra-Calming Moisturiser
Lists fragrance
Nivea sun
NIVEA Sun Breathable Uv Specialist Luminous630 Anti-Spot SPF50+ Zonnefluïde
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Nivea Sun Dry Protect
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea
nivea sun kids ultra
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Nivea sun
NIVEA Sun Protect & Hydrate Pocket Size SPF30 Zonnebrandcrème
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Neutrogena
Nottregona
Lists fragrance, sulfates, parabens, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Nourish by Nature Avocado Enriched Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
OSEA
Ocean Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
ocean shampoo
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
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