Hydroxyethyl Urea
Hydroxyethyl Urea is a humectant and skin conditioning ingredient. It’s in 64 products on Poliage, most often body lotion, moisturizer and mask. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 23, 2026
In plain English
Hydroxyethyl urea: used to hold water in the product and on skin and make hair smoother and easier to comb.
What it does
Contains Hydroxyethyl Urea: hair-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Hydroxyethyl Urea: humectant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Hydroxyethyl Urea: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 56805, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Hydroxyethyl Urea
Gold Bond
Firming Neck & Chest Age Renew Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
gold bond radiance renewal
Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
gold bond ultimate
Lists parabens, silicones
gold bond ultimate diabetics dry skin relief
Lists retinoid, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Three sisters cafe
GOLD BOND ULTIMATE healing hand cream Net wt 3 oz (85 9)
Lists fragrance, silicones
Mixsoon
H.C.T Essence
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Gold Bond
Healing Hand Cream
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones
Gold Bond
Healing Overnight Body & Face Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Gold Bond
Healing Sensitive Daily Body & Face Lotion
Body lotion · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Hydrating cream-to-foam cleanser
Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Rael
Hydrating Face Mask to Plump Skin
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
CeraVe
Hyrdrating Cream To Foam Cleanser
Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Intensive Moisturizing Lotion
Body lotion · Lists silicones
L’Oréal
Juicy Mask Radiance / Éclat
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Love Beauty and Planet
LBP Mask Rapid Reset Tea & Veti 1pc 40x
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Instituto Español
Loción corporal Arnica Piernas Cansadas
Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
E BEAUTY & PLANET
Love Beauty And Planet Coffret Shampooing, Gel douche, Masque en Tissu Beurre de Muru Muru et Rose x1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty And Planet Masque tissu Eclat Radieux au Beurre de Muru Muru & Rose x1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty And Planet Masque tissu Infusion Hydratante x1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Gold Bond
Men’s Essentials Everyday Moisture Daily Body & Hand Cream/Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Bliss
Mighty Marshmallow: Skin Brightening Face Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Medicube
PDRN Pink Gel Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Dennis Gross
Perfectly Dosed Treatment (Extra Strength 0.5%)
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, retinoid
Tree Hut
Pink Champagne Hydraglow Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
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