Dipropylene Glycol
Dipropylene Glycol is a solvent and viscosity controlling ingredient. It’s in 397 products on Poliage, most often conditioner, serum and deodorant. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
A colorless glycol. Dissolves ingredients and fragrance and thins formulas.
What it does
Contains Dipropylene Glycol: masking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Dipropylene Glycol: perfuming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Dipropylene Glycol: solvent
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Dipropylene Glycol: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 75742, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as dpg.
Products that contain Dipropylene Glycol
sephora collection jelly melt lip tint
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
The Ordinary
Serum Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
shampoo color intense
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Fekkai
Shea Butter Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dove
Shea butter scent 48h odor protection
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Fekkai
Shea Butter Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Shine + Protect Spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, silicones
L’Oréal
skin active fast bright
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
The Body Shop
Sleep Relaxing Hair & Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Smoothing Lotion
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Wet n Wild
So Defined Volumizing + Defining Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
Unilever
Soap Bar
Lists coconut derivatives
Rare Beauty
Soft Pinch Tinted Lip Oil
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Torriden
SOLID IN Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
BOBBI BROWN
Soothing Cleansing Oil Face Cleanser
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Dermalogica
Sound Sleep Cocoon
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Banana Boat
Sport Performance Advanced UVA/UVB Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Lists retinoid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
Stop Rides Soin Hydratant Anti-rides d’expression Boswelox
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers
MAC
Studio Fix 24HR Colour Corrector
Concealer · Lists silicones
MAC
Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
MAC
Studio Fix Every-Wear All-Over Face Pen
Concealer · Lists silicones
MAC
Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 24HR Matte Foundation + Oil Control
Foundation · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
MAC
Studio Fix Tech Cream-To-Powder Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
MAC
Studio Radiance 24Hr Luminous Lift Concealer
Concealer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
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