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
Eucerin
Sensitive Protect Body Spray
Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
sheet mask
Lists fragrance
Dae
Signature Conditioner - Full-Size
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Simple Skinkind Regime Selection
Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Skin Renewing Brightening Lotion with SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
CeraVe
Skin Renewing Retinol Serum
Serum · Lists drying alcohol, retinoid, silicones
CeraVe
Skin Renewing Vitamin C Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Dermalogica
Smart Response Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Julep
So Appealing Wipe-Off Lip Tint
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
e.l.f.
Soft Glam Satin Foundation - Medium Coverage
Foundation · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Soft Haze Lip Blur-Play Date
Lip · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Jergens
Soins Ultra
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Jergens
Sparkling Berry Lotion Bursts
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Jergens
Sparkling Berry Shea Fusion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones
Dermalogica
Special Cleansing Gel
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Squeeze & Dot Shimmer Blush Paint 020 Knock Out
Blush · Lists silicones
Dermalogica
Stabilizing Repair Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Glow Recipe
Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
MAC
Strobe Dewy Skin Tint Moisturizer
Foundation · Lists silicones
MAC
Studio Radiance Serum-Powered Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Tarte
Sugar Rush - Mini Squeezy Clean Face Wash
Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Tarte
Sugar Rush - Squeezy Clean Face Wash
Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Sugar Spirit Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Sugar Spirit Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
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