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 22, 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
Anua
Azelaic Acid 10 Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Drunk Elephant
B-Goldi Bright Illuminating Drops with 5% Niacinamide
Serum · Lists coconut derivatives
b&bw champange toast shower gel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters
Cetaphil
Baby Daily Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Torriden
BALANCEFUL Cleansing Foam
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Torriden
BALANCEFUL Control Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Torriden
BALANCEFUL Control Serum
Serum · Lists salicylic acid
Torriden
BALANCEFUL Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Torriden
BALANCEFUL Serum
Serum · Lists salicylic acid
TIRTIR
Banana BDRN Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
BYOMA
Barrier Repair Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Erborian
BB crème au ginseng korean formula
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Erborian
BB Eye
Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Shiseido
Benefiance mousse nettoyante confort absolu
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Shiseido
Benefiance NutriPerfect Crème de Jour SPF15 Shiseido
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Clinique
Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer
Foundation · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Wet n Wild
Big Poppa Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Tocobo
Bio Watery Sun Screen
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
Moroccanoil
Blonde Perfecting Purple Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Peach & Lily
Blue Copper Peptide Pro Firming Face Serum - Korean
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Garnier
Brightening serum
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
BYOMA
Brightening Toner
Toner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
John Frieda
Brilliant Brunette Soin démêlant nutrition protection couleur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, retinoid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
SHEGLAM
Bubble Buff Lip Scrub
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
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