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
MAC
Studio Radiance 24HR Luminous Lift Concealer NC11
Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
R+Co
SUN CATCHER Power C Nourish + Refresh Styling Spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Medicube
Super Cica Calming Mask
Mask · Lists essential oils
Dermalogica
Super Rich Repair
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
SuperStay 24h fond de teint stretch beige éclat
Lists parabens, silicones
sweet cinnamon pumpkin shower gel
Lists fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters
Innersense
Sweet Spirit Leave In Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Love Beauty and Planet
Tea Tree Oil & Vetiver Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates
COSRX
The AHA BHA PHA LHA 35 Peel
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
The Body Shop Mac’s Root & Aloe softening shaving cream
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Soap & Glory
The Fab Pore Purifying Foam Cleanser
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Crown Affair
The Finishing Gel
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Tatcha
The Longevity Memory Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Tatcha
The Longevity Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Tatcha
The Water Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Old Spice
Timber Deodorant
Lists fragrance
Unilever
Timotei Après Shampoing à l’Huile d’Argan Bio Cheveux Abîmés
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Après Shampoing Cheveux Normaux
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Après Shampoing Femme enrichie aux Huiles d’Argan Bio et d’Amande et Fleur de Jasmin Lot 2x300ML
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Après-Shampooing aux Huiles d’Argan Bio
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Après-Shampooing Femme Nourrissant 2x300ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Après-Shampooing Illuminant 300ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Blond Lumière Après Shampoing à l’extrait de Camomille Cheveux Blonds
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Unilever
Timotei Richesse Suprême Après Shampoing Femme Enrichie à l’Huile de Buriti Cheveux Très Secs
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
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