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
Naturium
Dew-Glow Moisturizer SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Torriden
DIVE IN Cleansing Water
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Torriden
DIVE IN Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Essence
DOUBLE TROUBLE MASCARA
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Rovectin
Dr. Mask Pore Tightening
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dermalogica
Dynamic Skin Retinol Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Dermalogica
Dynamic Skin Strengthening Serum
Serum · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Herbivore
EMERALD Adaptogen Cleansing Milk Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Enfant sensitive expert + Spf 50+ Spay
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Jergens
Enriching Shea Butter Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Supergoop!
Every. Single. Face. Watery Lotion SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Gold Bond
Extra Strength Medicated Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones
Winky Lux
ExtravaLash Bold Black Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens
Bliss
Eye Do All Things Hydrating & Brightening Eye Gel
Eye cream · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Fall In Line Peel Off Lip Liner Stain-Bare Blush
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Caudalie
Firming Retinol Alternative Cashmere Moisturizer with Pro-Collagen Multi-Peptides
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Fresh Nude Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Frosted Sugar Cookie Daily Moisturizing Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Full Coverage Foundation Balm
Foundation · Lists fragrance, silicones
Garnier
Garnier SkinActive Hydra Bomb Tissuemasker
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
l-oreal
Garnier SkinActive Pure Charcoal Tissuemasker
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, salicylic acid
Neutrogena
Gel de Limpeza Facial Neutrogena Hydro Boost
Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Biore
Gentle & Breathable Acne-Prone Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
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